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Compound launch engine with reversing gear - stock code 9764

A compound launch engine, this came to us as part of a large collection from the estate of an SBA member which included several launch engines and a launch which we sold at the end of last year.

Rather grubby and with a fairly disreputable paint job, the engine nonetheless turns over freely and runs on air in either direction.

A worthwhile restoration job, it would power a large launch or alternatively provide motive power for a variety of interesting rail or road-based projects!

length/inches 17
width/inches 15
height/inches 21
bore x stroke/inches 2 1/2 + 4 x 3
wheel material cast iron flywheel, 7 inch diameter
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephenson's
reverser type pole