Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Model of live steam GWR locomotive (5 ¼in)

5in. gauge model of the B.R. (ex GWR) 15XX Class 0-6-0 side tank locomotive built to the designs of "Speedy" by J Halligan. With brazed superheated copper boiler with fittings including water and pressure gauges, safety, blower, injector, whistle, steam brake, clack anblow down valves. Chassis details include twin outside cylinders with Walchaert's valve gear, fluted connecting rods, footplate operated draincocks, ratchet operated lubricator, eccentric driven feed pump and by-pass, whistle, steam operated brake gear, riveting, shunters pole rack, steps, hand and lamp irons and lamp, wooden floor boards, tank level gauge, firing irons and other details. Finished in B.R. black. Fitted carrying box.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

1995.42

Acquisition

Purchase, 11/8/1994

Measurements

Length (mm): 890
Width (mm): 260
Height (mm): 320

Material

metal
wood

Location

National Slate Museum : Room 18 (loco shed)

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