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5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T - stock code 10989

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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
A 5 inch gauge freelance 0-6-0T to Martin Evans' seminal "Simplex" design, first serialised in "Model Engineer" magazine and the mainstay of many a club's passenger-hauling fleet ever since.

This one came to us as part of a collection of steam and battery-electric locomotives. An older engine, well-built originally it's had recent hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued.

Servicing in the workshop included fitting Viton O-rings to the pistons, replacing the old nitrile ones which had started to leak.

On test it proved free-steaming and ran well in either direction, the only thing subsequently requiring attention was adjustment of the piston rod glands, now done.

gauge 5 inch gauge
length/inches 34
width/inches 11
height/inches 16
weight/kg 51
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number 10989
year built 1980
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 11-Nov-2026
steam test valid to 6-Feb-2024
superheater(s) 1
superheater type radiant
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes