Sold shortly after arriving, it came back to us last year from the man we'd sold it to. The boiler had a cladding off inspection at that time, with ultrasonic thickness survey followed by hydraulic and steam tests - it sold a couple of weeks later.
It's now back with us again as its owner looks to downsize to a smaller engine. The pictures opposite and video date from last summer, the engine remains in excellent condition throughout; it steams freely, runs beautifully - and is still a delight to drive!
Only changes are to the tender-mounted seat, now replaced with one mounted on a separate close-coupled trolley, taking weight off the back of the engine, improving steering and reducing any tendency for the front end to lift when starting.
We’ve again hydraulic and steam-tested the boiler, issuing new certification, as well as fitting one of our graphite-filled PTFE regulators – pretty much standard procedure on many of the larger miniatures that pass through our hands these days, they provide leak free, silky smooth operation.
Supplied with a starter kit of coal and steam oil, firing irons and 12 months warranty. If required, we would be pleased to include a half day's training in the firing, driving and maintenance of the engine.
| scale | 6 inch scale |
| length/inches | 73 |
| width/inches | 29 |
| height/inches | 50 |
| weight/kg | 500 |
| wheel material | steel |
| axlebox type | plain bearing |
| cylinder material | cast iron |
| valve type | slide |
| valve gear | Stephensons |
| reverser type | pole |
| lubricator type | mechanical |
| injector(s) | 1 |
| boiler number | N86-100-150-S-99 |
| year built | 1996 |
| boiler maker | Holt |
| CE mark | n/a - pre-2002 |
| working pressure/psi | 100 |
| boiler type | locomotive |
| boiler material | steel |
| boiler construction | welded, expanded tubes |
| hydraulic test valid to | 28-Oct-2026 (cladding off inspection 30-May-2023) |
| steam test valid to | 5-Jan-2026 |
| fusible plug | yes |
| safety valve(s) | 2 |
| safety valve type | Ramsbottom |
| mechanical pump | 1 |
| whistle | yes |