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5 inch gauge LNER B12 4-6-0 - stock code 8865

We last sold this one in 2018 (and in 2007 before that - it's been a long time in restoration in this one).

The last owner commissioned significant work on the chassis including new connecting rods and big ends, pistons and piston rods.

Pictures opposite were taken recently, there are older pictures and details in the archive from 2007 here and 2018 here.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 42+22
width/inches 9 1/2
height/inches 14
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction TIG-welded
superheater(s) 3
superheater type stainless steel radiant
fusible plug yes
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
hand pump 1