As can be seen it still has it's original box, steering rod and funnel.
This is a SR (Steam Roller) 1A, the A denoting that it has reverse. Earlier rollers only drove forwards. Scale is about 1:20 apparently.
The burner tray is for solid fuel, now banned in the UK so a replacement meths burner will be fitted.
Note how dirty the sight glass is, I've flushed the boiler several times as it was full of crud.
The cylinder bracket was slightly bent at the flywheel end, which I have gently straightened.
It came with several leaflets in the box;
Before I fire it I need to replace the sight glass, not only is it dirty but it also leaks.
I'm finding that steaming up an engine is a nice way to relax after work, I don't need to take as much care over an engine that I do with my 006 stock (although care is still taken) so it's ideal for when I'm tired but I still have the desire to mess with models.
Paul.
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