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5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T - stock code 12717

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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
A 5 inch gauge 0-6-0T to Martin Evans' "Simplex" design.

Complete and running, it requires a variety of jobs attending to, including:

  • rear near-side wheel loose on axle
  • replace missing bolts on centre axlebox hornstays
  • replace piston rod to crosshead pin, which shows excessive wear
  • replace missing crosshead bolts
  • replace grate
  • service drain cocks, which don't close
  • repack cylinder glands
  • attend to loose motion brackets

The engine runs on air - surprisingly better in reverse than forwards.

The commercially built CE-marked boiler by Western Steam has had a hydraulic test with new certification issued.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 34
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 screw
injector(s) 1
boiler number WSME.481.07.07.HV.5080.MAP110PSI.G.
year built 2007
boiler maker Western Steam
CE mark yes
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 4/Mar/29
superheater(s) 1
superheater type radiant
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1