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part-built 3 1/2 inch gauge 0-4-2T - stock code 3499

A freelance 0-4-2 tank engine, comprising a rolling chassis complete with cylinders and valve chests machined and fitted, all platework and a well-made silver-soldered copper boiler. Designed for Hackworth gear, there are some bits of motionwork including coupling rods, weighshaft and slide-block assembly. Built very much on narrow gauge lines with outside frames, the engine comes out the size of a smaller 5 inch gauge locomotive.

Length 23 1/2 inches
Width 10 inches

Hydraulic test 30-8-2012 @160psi for 80psi working pressure

gauge 3 1/2 inch