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Gauge 1 Aster "Duchess of Sutherland" with display case - stock code 11503

A gauge 1 Aster "Duchess", serial number 084/23. In as-new condition, unsteamed and complete with original packaging, manufacturer's documentation and perspex display case.

The engine runs well on air in either direction, with slight leakage past the regulator.

gauge Gauge 1 & smaller
length/inches 20
width/inches 3 1/2
height/inches 5
weight/kg 5 1/2
bore x stroke/inches 4 cylinder, 11mm x 22mm
minimum radius/feet 2 meter
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
lubricator type Roscoe displacement
boiler maker Aster
CE mark n/a - < 2 litre capacity
working pressure/psi 4Kg/cm2
boiler type spirit-fired
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
superheater(s) 2
superheater type flue tube
safety valve(s) 2 (+ 2 dummy)
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1 x axle pump
hand pump 1