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A 5 inch gauge Midland Class 2 4-4-0 - a rarely modelled prototype, as I recall it's the first one we've ever had.

From the same collection as the Spinner we currently have listed, its come from the family of a long-time customer who also had a super Deeley 4-4-0 from us back in 2014.

The boiler has current club hydraulic certification, its steam test ran out last year. We hydraulic tested the boiler when it came in - structurally sound, although there's pinhole leak from an old repair at the dome flange which needs attention, it dribbles when cold, takes up under steam.

On test the engine steamed freely and ran with wear evident in the coupling and connecting rod bushes. The safety valves accumulate - they need servicing or replacement. The handpump and left hand injector are effective, the right hand injector requires cleaning or replacement. The regulator leaked slightly under steam.