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5 inch gauge ''Simplex'' 0-6-0T - stock code 12163

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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
A finely made and beautifully finished 5 inch gauge "Simplex 0-6-0T to Martin Evan's popular design.

Unsteamed from new, the engine runs particularly well on air in either direction - the loudest thing the click of the lubricator ratchet!

The boiler has had a twice working pressure hydraulic test - whilst structurally sound there is a bead of water which forms on the end of one superheater flue every ten seconds or so. It would likely seal up under steam but really needs calking whilst still clean, then re-testing.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 33
width/inches 10
height/inches 14
weight/kg 50
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type pole
injector(s) 1
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 90
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