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5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower" - stock code 10160

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5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Mayflower"
A 5 inch gauge LNER B1 4-6-0 to Martin Evans' popular "Springbok" design.

Whilst in running order, and fitted with a commercially-built CE-marked boiler built in 2012, we've classified this one as a "running restoration" requiring attention to various jobs over the coming winter, including:

  • Check and set valves - runs well with even beats in forwards gear, not in reverse
  • Service piston valves
  • Service steam brakes and valve

Fit of the motionwork and valve gear is good, finish is unspecial - it could be much improved by hand fettling. The safety valves, injectors and hand pump all work effectively, paintwork is in good condition.

The boiler has had recent hydraulic and steam tests, with new certification issued, there's a clip of the engine in steam on the rolling road here.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 40+26
width/inches 10
height/inches 14
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type piston
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 2
boiler number GB 522
year built 2012
boiler maker GB Boiler Services
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 100
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 14/Dec/25
steam test valid to 9/Mar/23
superheater(s) 4
superheater type flue tube
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
hand pump 1
whistle yes