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5 inch gauge LNER B1 4-6-0 - stock code 8349

Recently arrived as part of a collection of 5 inch gauge locomotives we bought from a long time customer who is raising money for a full-size road locomotive.

Unused for some years, boiler is sound on hydraulic test, the engine runs well on air.

length/inches 40+26
width/inches 10
height/inches 14 1/2
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain
cylinder material cast iron
valve type piston
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler maker Swindon Boilers
working pressure/psi 100
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump axle
hand pump yes