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Gauge 1 T-boiler Two Truck Shay - stock code 10313

A scratch-built gauge 1 two truck Shay geared locomotive, with that company's distinctive "T-boiler" design, spirit-fired in the model.

The twin cylinder engine has slip eccentric reversing, the geared bogies each shaft driven from either end of the crankshaft.

gauge Gauge 1 & smaller
length/inches 15 1/2
width/inches 4 1/2
height/inches 7 1/2
weight/kg 3
wheel material steel
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear slip eccentric
lubricator type displacement
boiler type Shay T-boiler
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
hand pump 1