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5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler - stock code 10498

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5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler
A well advanced 5 inch gauge 0-6-0T to Martin Evans' "Simplex" design.

The chassis is substantially complete; free-rolling with motionwork, valvegear and axle pump.

The commercially built silver soldered copper boiler was supplied by Devon Steam Boilers, it's complete with manufacturer's test certificate, fittings, regulator and stainless steel radiant superheater.

There is a part assembled laser-cut kit of parts for running boards, cab, rear bunker and tanks all in brass; cast iron and stainless steel grates with ashpan; mechanical lubricator and a small box of loose odds and ends.

Complete with six sheets of drawings.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 31 1/2
width/inches 11
height/inches 14
weight/kg 36
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
boiler number DSB 272
year built 2014
boiler maker Devon Steam Boilers
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 110
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