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Vintage 1 inch scale traction engine - stock code 10171

A 1 inch scale freelance traction engine of some antiquity.

The "upper works" comprises a horizontal engine with Stephenson's reversing gear, fitted onto a platform atop the boiler, The flywheel end of the crankshaft has taken a good clonk at some time in the past resulting in a bent mainshaft which will need straightening under a press.

We suspect it was originally spirit fired, although there is no burner. Somebody has fashioned a basic "grate" by drilling some holes in a flat plate, possibly with the idea of firing using solid fuel tablets as used in later Mamods and Wilescos.

Appears complete and largely original other than the replacement tank filler caps and safety valve.

scale 1 1/2 inch & smaller
length/inches 19
width/inches 7 1/2
height/inches 11
weight/kg 7 1/2
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
lubricator type displacement
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
boiler type water tube
boiler material copper
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1