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5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T - stock code 9876

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5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T
A 5 inch gauge LNER L1 2-6-4T, it's recently come to us from the builder along with a 7 1/4 inch gauge locomotive.

Currently in club test, the commercially built CE-marked boiler has had a hydraulic test since arriving with us and is in sound condition.

Overall the engine needs a variety of jobs doing - it's a winter overhaul job - including:

  • Service leaking regulator
  • Reset valves - it doesn't currently run on air in either direction
  • Attend to tight spot in chassis, apparently caused by bent coupling rods
  • Refix loose wheelsets
  • Adjust drain cock linkage
  • Adjust lubricator linkage, which catches on running board
  • Shim brake gear to eliminate side play

Not a five minute job to sort this one out, however a worthwhile project - the L1 is a handsomely proportioned engine, rather rare in this gauge.

If you need some inspiration, we sold a super 3 1/2 inch gauge version last year, pictures in the archive here.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 46
width/inches 10
height/inches 15
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type piston
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 2
boiler number GB844
year built 2019
boiler maker GB Boiler Services
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 6/Apr/23
steam test valid to 24/May/22
superheater(s) 4
superheater type radiant
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
hand pump 1
whistle yes