An exhibition quality, quarter scale model of a de Havilland Gypsy Mk1 engine, the original 5 litre engine designed in 1927 to power the Moth biplane.
scale |
3 inch |
length/inches |
12 |
width/inches |
6 |
height/inches |
10 |
injector(s) |
1 |
boiler number |
N23-100-82 |
year built |
1982 |
boiler maker |
non-commercial |
CE mark |
n/a - non-commercial |
working pressure/psi |
100 |
boiler type |
locomotive |
boiler material |
copper |
boiler construction |
silver soldered |
superheater(s) |
4 |
superheater type |
radiant |
fusible plug |
no |
safety valve(s) |
2 |
safety valve type |
spring |
mechanical pump |
1 |
hand pump |
1 |
whistle |
yes |