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5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0 - stock code 10115

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5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0
A 5 inch gauge 0-6-0T to Martin Evans' freelance "Simplex" design, complete with purpose-built carrying crate.

Boiler is a silver soldered copper job by Western Steam, a beautifully made thing which, by the colour of firebox and front tubeplate, appears to have had little use since the locomotive was completed.

Built to a reasonable standard, the chassis will require some work over winter - one expansion link touches the bottom of the running board when running, there is play in the motion work and valve gear, we suspect built in from new rather than the result of wear.

In steam the engine runs in both directions, safety valves accumulate and require servicing or replacement.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 33
width/inches 10
height/inches 13
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number WSME.481.07.07.H.V
year built 2007
boiler maker Western Steam
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 100
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
superheater(s) 1
superheater type radiant
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes