A Maxitrak "Swallow", their take on a typical small standard gauge shunter, this one in Walschaerts gear form.
The commercially-built, CE-marked boiler has had recent hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued - a new clack valve has been fitted for the axle pump, the water feeds work well.
The engine ran well in both directions on test, needing just a touch of blower to maintain pressure - not uncommon running off-load on rollers.
A straightforward, easy to maintain engine - pretty much ideal for a beginner in this gauge. Offered with a starter kit of coal and oil, set of firing irons and 12 months warranty.
| gauge | 5 inch gauge |
| length/inches | 27 |
| width/inches | 10 |
| height/inches | 14 |
| weight/kg | 33 |
| wheel material | cast iron |
| axlebox type | plain bearing |
| cylinder material | gunmetal |
| valve type | slide |
| valve gear | Walschaerts |
| reverser type | pole |
| lubricator type | mechanical |
| boiler number | BN111 |
| year built | 2005 |
| boiler maker | Brian Nicholls Model Engineering Services |
| CE mark | yes |
| working pressure/psi | 90 |
| boiler type | locomotive |
| boiler material | copper |
| boiler construction | silver soldered |
| hydraulic test valid to | 12-Aug-2028 |
| steam test valid to | 12-Oct-2025 |
| safety valve(s) | 1 |
| safety valve type | spring |
| mechanical pump | 1 |
| hand pump | 1 |
| whistle | yes |