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5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T - stock code 12023

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5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
5 inch gauge Super Simplex 0-6-0T
A well built 5 inch gauge 0-6-0T to Martin Evans' "Super Simplex" design, in good condition, unsteamed from new.

A development of his highly popular "Simplex" design - a mainstay of club motive power since it was introduced in 1967 - "Super Simplex" featured a larger, higher working pressure boiler, up from 4 3/4 to 5 inch diameter; a longer wheelbase, and slightly bigger cylinders, up from 1 1/2 to 1 9/16 inch bore. Some engines - this one included - were fitted with a shorter chimney giving a purposeful, powerful appearance - rather attractive to our eyes.

The commercially made CE-marked boiler by Blackgates Engineering has had a twice working pressure hydraulic test with new certification issued for 110psi working.


gauge 5 inch
length/inches 33
width/inches 10
height/inches 14
weight/kg 51
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type scew
injector(s) 1
boiler number BG190
year built 2010
boiler maker Blackgates Engineering
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 110
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 29-May-2028
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
steam pump 0
whistle yes