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5 inch gauge Polly "Prairie" - stock code 8968

A new 5 inch gauge Polly "Prairie", a kit-build engine at an advanced stage of assembly.

One of largest locomotives in their range, the Prairie shares the same practical design and robust construction as its siblings.

Work to date has been done to a good standard, the engine is complete with parts to finish, full set of assembly instructions and manufacturer's boiler paperwork.

Paintwork has, with the exception of the boiler cladding (which is a slightly different shade to the rest of hte platework), been professionally sprayed.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 42
width/inches 11
height/inches 15
weight/kg 62
bore x stroke/inches 1 1/2 x 2 3/8
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain
minimum radius/feet 25
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number BN401
year built 2017
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 21/Jan/2024
superheater(s) 1
superheater type stainless steel radiant
fusible plug yes
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump axle
hand pump yes