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5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T - stock code 10473

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5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T
A particularly well-built example of Martin Evans' popular 0-6-0T "Simplex", a one-owner engine that has come to us direct from the builder.

In good condition throughout it runs very well, notching up in either direction - there's some video of it on the rolling road here.

The boiler had had recent hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued, we've fitted a new pair of safety valves and injector.

Axle, hand pump and injector are all effective, the engine happily kept itself in steam and water on the rolling road for an extended period without recourse to the blower.

A well-sorted example of this popular design - we rate this one.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 33
width/inches 10
height/inches 14 1/2
weight/kg 54
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 N16-100-263
year built 1995
boiler maker C.Bower
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 4-May-2026
steam test valid to 10-Jul-2023
superheater(s) 1
superheater type radiant
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes