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5 inch gauge LNER B1 - stock code 12926

A 5 inch gauge LNER B1, built to exhibition standard with reference to works drawings. The work of a highly experienced engineer, we have previously sold his 2 inch scale Clayton steam wagon and a superb part-built Lancashire & Yorkshire 0-6-0

There's not much we can write about this one that the pictures opposite don't more eloquently convey. Built to an exceptional standard throughout, it's one of the those models where the longer you look at it, the more you see.

If we started listing all the things we like we'd be here all day; however, amongst many other details, the beautifully made stainless steel superheaters caught our eye - individually bolted to the wet header with PTFE seals for ease of future maintenance, they're both elegant and practical.

Largely complete apart from minor details and painting - the only job the builder doesn't enjoy.

Complete with a large quantity of notes and drawings, along with jigs and templates used in the build - the steel press tool made for dimpling the cab steps just one example of the builder's fastidious attention to detail.

length/inches 42 + 27
width/inches 11
height/inches 16
weight/kg 71 + 13
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type split bronze
cylinder material cast iron
valve type piston
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
injector(s) 2
boiler number WSME.680.08.10.H.V
year built 2010
boiler maker Western Steam
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 100
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
superheater(s) 4
superheater type radiant
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
hand pump 1