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Gauge 1 GWR 47XX 2-8-0 - stock code 9408

A gauge 1 GWR 47XX 2-8-0, an older engine in need of renovation.

It's come to us without paperwork from the family of the late owner, although from the BE-prefix boiler number we've an idea it originated as a Barrett Engineering kit.

length/inches 26 1/2
width/inches 3 1/2
height/inches 5 1/2
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
valve type slide
valve gear slip eccentric
lubricator type displacement
boiler number BE623K
year built 2009
working pressure/psi 100
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
safety valve(s) 1
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1