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Gauge 1 Aster Southern "West Country" Pacific - stock code 10373

A gauge 1 Aster West Country Pacific "Spitfire", in good used condition complete with nice quality wooden storage box.

A three cylinder locomotive - as per the prototype - the model is number 11 of a batch of 230 built.

It has been serviced in our workshop, including hydraulic and steam tests for the boiler with new certification issued.

On test the locomotive ran well in both directions, safety valves proved efficient, hand and axle pumps both effective at keeping the boiler topped up.

Supplied with 12 months warranty and complete with original documentation, including assembly and operating instructions.

gauge Gauge 1 & smaller
length/inches 17 + 9
width/inches 3 1/2
height/inches 5
weight/kg 8 1/2
bore x stroke/inches 12 x 20mm
wheel material steel
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material 3 x gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
lubricator type displacement
boiler maker Aster
working pressure/psi 42-56
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 31-Jan-27
superheater(s) 1
safety valve(s) 2
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1