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5 inch gauge Polly "Suzanne" 0-6-0T - stock code 7179

We bought this one from the builder, new and unsteamed in 2016. It's come back to us several times since - well cared-for in its previous ownerships, it remains in good condition throughout.

The boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests; the engine is offered with full certification, 12 months warranty, set of firing irons and a starter kit of coal and oil.

We would be more than happy to give half a day's instruction on the steaming, running and disposal of the engine to a new owner if required.

A new Polly "Suzanne", their attractive take on a six-coupled Orenstein & Koppel, based on the well-proven Polly boiler and running gear.

Assembled from a set of kits by an experienced builder (he's now built four Pollys in total, including the "Trojan" currently in stock), the black bodywork was professionally painted and the engine test steamed to check valve setting - it is otherwise new and unused.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 33
weight/kg 56
bore x stroke/inches 1 1/2 x 2
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain
minimum radius/feet 15
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Marshall
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number BN349
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 25-Feb-2029
steam test valid to 26-Apr-2026
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1 x axle
hand pump yes