Sold March 2022 Back to Archive

5 inch narrow gauge "Dixie" 0-4-0ST - stock code 10368

A truly horrible Maxitrak "Dixie", recently arrived as a part exchange against a very nice Polly Prairie. - it's almost certainly the grottiest example we've had in that's still capable of running.

On the plus side the boiler is sound - it's had recent hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued.

On the other side, prettty much everything that moves wants rebushing; various boiler fittings leak; the main steam pipe to the nearside cylinder leaks at the union and the paintwork's grim.

The engine runs after a fashion, there's a clip of it here.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 25
width/inches 10
height/inches 18
weight/kg 31
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Hackworth
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number CM.0169.10.96.HV
year built 1996
boiler maker Cheddar Boilers
CE mark n/a - pre-2002
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 21/Mar/26
steam test valid to 21/May/23
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes