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Gauge 1 Great Central Atlantic "Lady Faringdon" - stock code 9692

A nicely built gauge 1 Great Central C5 Atlantic No.364 "Lady Faringdon", one of a class of four engines designed by Robinson as three-cylinder compounds and built 1905-1906 - none survived into preservation.

The engine rolls freely and has been tested running on air in the workshop.

Complete with storage box.

gauge Gauge 1
length/inches 15 + 9
width/inches 3 1/2
height/inches 5 1/2
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear slip eccentric
lubricator type displacement
boiler type water tube
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1