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5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T - stock code 8553

A well-built 5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T, an older engine in good running order if cosmetically somewhat tired.

It's come to us as part of a railway we dismantled last year, along with two battery electric locomotives. It's had regular if occasional use in the past - the owner's grandchildren growing up and losing interest in the railway the only reason for its sale.

The engine runs well in either direction and notches up efficiently - there's a clip of it running outside the workshop here.

We like the valve chest doping plugs accessed through the running boards - we fit them to everything we build, should be required fitting on all engines!

gauge 5 inch
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 N24/100/167
year built 1988
boiler maker Castle Boilers
CE mark n/a - pre-2002
working pressure/psi 100
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 13/Apr/24
steam test valid to 13/Jun/21
superheater(s) 0
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes