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5 inch gauge Polly IV - stock code 11307

A 5 inch gauge "Polly IV" 0-6-0, a well put together locomotive that runs particularly well.

This one has come to us from a long-time customer, an experienced model engineer with several good locomotives and traction engines to his credit - on our last visit a 3 inch scale Allchin was well-advanced in his workshop, with a 5 inch gauge LNER B1 being built simultaneously. All this by a man well into retirement - one can only applaud his industry!

The commercially built, CE-marked boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued. The engine steams freely and runs very nicely, notching up in either direction, with all water feeds working efficiently.

We're impressed with this one - a thoroughly well-sorted engine in excellent condition, one of the nicest Polly IVs we've had.

Complete with a folder of original assembly instructions and supplied with firing irons, a starter kit of coal and steam oil and 12 months warranty. If required, we would be pleased to include a half day's training in the firing, driving and maintenance of the engine.

gauge 5 inch gauge
length/inches 31 + 18
width/inches 10
height/inches 16
weight/kg 59
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number PB741/07
year built 2007
boiler maker Priory Boilers
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 10-May-2027
steam test valid to 14-Jul-2024
superheater(s) 1
superheater type radiant
fusible plug yes
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type pop
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes