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5 inch gauge LNER V1 - stock code 8875

A finely built 5 inch gauge LNER V1 2-6-2T to Martin Evans' "Enterprise" design, based on Gresley's three cylinder V1/V3 class built in the 1930s.

The engine has come to us as part of a collection of locomotives from an experienced model engineer with several fine engines to his credit.

During his ownership of the V1, it has been stripped, overhauled and repainted to a high standard.

Boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests this week with certification for same. The engine steams freely, runs beautifully and looks very handsome sitting on the sideboard - ticks all the boxes really!

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 46
width/inches 10
height/inches 15
wheel material cast iron
valve type piston
valve gear Walschaerts
injector(s) 1
boiler number V465
year built 2004
boiler maker M Youell
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 17-Nov-2023
steam test valid to 19-Jan-2021
superheater(s) 2
superheater type flue tube
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes