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Gauge 1 Aster "Lion" - stock code 12130

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Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
Gauge 1 Aster "Lion"
An Aster gauge 1 Liverpool & Manchester Railway 0-4-2 "Lion". Present in the livery of "Thunderbolt", star of the 1953 film "The Titfield Thunderbolt", the first Ealing comedy produced in colour.

The engine is in good condition, appearing to have had very little use. The boiler has had a hydraulic test with new certification issued, the engine runs well on air in both directions.

Includes free UK shipping.

length/inches 17
width/inches 5
height/inches 6
weight/kg 2
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material brass
valve type slide
valve gear slip eccentric
boiler number 495/800 13
boiler maker Aster
CE mark n/a - < 2 litre capacity
boiler type spirit fired
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 11/Jul/28
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring