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5 inch gauge Polly VI - stock code 10173

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5 inch gauge Polly VI
5 inch gauge Polly VI
5 inch gauge Polly VI
5 inch gauge Polly VI
5 inch gauge Polly VI
5 inch gauge Polly VI
5 inch gauge Polly VI
5 inch gauge Polly VI
5 inch gauge Polly VI
5 inch gauge Polly VI
5 inch gauge Polly VI
5 inch gauge Polly VI
A 5 inch gauge "Polly VI", one of the largest engines in their range - we like this design with it's handsome, rather colonial style outline.

Unused in recent years, it's been through the workshop here - recommissioning work included stripping and servicing the lubricator and axle pump and fitting a new injector. The boiler has had hydraulic and steam test with new certification issued.

A well put together engine, it steams freely and runs particularly well with crisp, even exhaust beats - here's some video of it running on the rolling road here.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 35 + 22
width/inches 10
height/inches 15
weight/kg 67
bore x stroke/inches 1 1/2 x 2 3/8
wheel material cast iron, 5 inch diameter driving wheels
axlebox type plain bearing
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 SD 395
year built 2004
boiler maker Polly Engineering
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 15-Dec-2025
steam test valid to 8-May-2023
superheater(s) 1
superheater type radiant
fusible plug yes
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes