A fine exhibition standard model of a 7 1/4 inch gauge British Railways Class 5 4-6-0 tender locomotive No 73000

A fine exhibition standard model of a 7 1/4 inch gauge British Railways Class 5 4-6-0 tender locomotive No 73000, built by Mr T Dixon of Southwick from JVML drawings. The copper super heated boiler with four elements supplied by Paul Gammon, cab with fittings including two three cock water gauges by Dave Noble, a stainless steel ball valve is used for the regulator, sliding fire-box doors, blow down valves are fitted to either side of the firebox, two steam injectors and manifold isolator control. The blower and drain cock valves are on a floor mounted column, other fittings include damper control, two injector water valve controls, steam brake control and reversing wheel with spring loaded locking lever and direction indicator, removable wooden cab floor panel for access to draw bar pin. The chassis with twin outside cylinders having Walschaerts valve gear and piston valves lubricated by two Duplex ratchet driven oil pumps, one under each of the running boards. Each pump has a priming handle and feeds both cylinders. Cylinders fitted with steam operated drain cocks. The high sided tender body constructed in brass with front coal doors, cupboards and mechanical brake controls. The model finished in traditional livery with buffer detail, lamp irons, steps, boiler casing washout plug and stainless steel handrails, A portion of the cab roof and tender are removable to gain access to the controls. Detailed locomotive plates supplied by Diane Carney. The model comes together with footrests, firing tools, instructions and certificates. Length 240cm. Cab width 38cm. Height 50cm.

Boiler History:

The boiler was built by Swindon Boilers. Serial No 91412. Certificate signed by Mr T K Tremblen and dated the 2nd of of March 2009. Hydrostatic test pressure 200 psi. Maximum working pressure 100 psi. Re-tested by Maxitrak on the 17th of March 2014 prior to fitting frames and signed by Mr S Farley.The model has not been steamed but has been run on compressed air.

BOILER HISTORY DISCLAIMER

Please Note: All boiler history records and references made in this catalogue are made for guidance only and the auctioneers are not able to convey any guarantees or warranties as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.

*There were 157 full size locomotives built between 1951 and 1957. Number 73000 was built at Derby in 1951.