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5 inch gauge Maxitrak "Ruby" 0-4-0T - stock code 13281

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5 inch gauge Maxitrak "Ruby" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge Maxitrak "Ruby" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge Maxitrak "Ruby" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge Maxitrak "Ruby" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge Maxitrak "Ruby" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge Maxitrak "Ruby" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge Maxitrak "Ruby" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge Maxitrak "Ruby" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge Maxitrak "Ruby" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge Maxitrak "Ruby" 0-4-0T
A venerable example of Maxitrak's 5 inch narrow gauge "Ruby" 0-4-0ST.

In well-used condition, the engine runs on air - better in reverse than forwards, although with slightly uneven beats in either direction. Not unusual in this design - secured to the valve spindle by a grub screw, the slide valves are easily set (and just as easily "unset" themselves in our experience!)

The boiler has had a hydraulic test with new certification issued.

Complete with a purpose built storage crate.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 25 1/2
width/inches 10
height/inches 18 1/2
weight/kg 32
wheel material steel
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Hackworth
reverser type screw
injector(s) 1
boiler number NT
year built unknown
boiler maker unknown
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 15/Dec/29
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
hand pump 1
whistle yes