The engine runs somewhat asthmatically forwards, not at all in reverse. Boiler feed by hand and axle pumps - an injector was once fitted, it's long since disappeared and been replaced by a steam valve - we presume simply because it had the right fittings to block up the redundant ends of pipe!
gauge | 5 inch |
length/inches | 33 1/2 |
width/inches | 13 |
height/inches | 25 1/2 |
wheel material | cast iron |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | gunmetal |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Hackworth |
reverser type | pole |
lubricator type | mechanical |
boiler number | BA11E |
CE mark | n/a - non-commercial |
working pressure/psi | 80 |
boiler type | marine |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
superheater(s) | 2 |
superheater type | flue tube |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | spring |
mechanical pump | 1 |
hand pump | 1 |
whistle | yes |