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5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0 - stock code 8921

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5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
5 inch "Maid of Kent" 4-4-0
A particularly well made 4-4-0 to LBSC's popular "Maid of Kent" design, it's recently arrived in part exchange for a larger locomotive.

Workmanship is to a high standard throughout, fit and finish of the valve gear and motionwork is good - it steams freely and runs quietly.

The superheated boiler has had hydraulic and steam test in recent days with certification issued for same, it's in good order.

I have a soft spot for this design - we've had lots of them in over the years in various configurations, both inside and outside cylinders, Stephenson's and Joy valve gears, the 7 inch diameter driving wheels giving a very appealing high-geared gait.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 36+23
width/inches 10
height/inches 14
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number 6292
year built 1999
boiler maker non-commercial
CE mark n/a - pre-2002
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 10/Dec/23
steam test valid to 10/Feb/21
superheater(s) 3
superheater type radiant
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes