5" LMS Jubilee

Here we have a brand new and un-steamed 5" LMS Jubilee, number 5690 'Leander'.  This is a brand new loco manufactured by Kingscale.  The model is sold out from the manufacturer so this second hand (but brand new) loco represents an opportunity to get one of these extremely good looking locos, and at significantly less than the original list price too!!

The model has a silver soldered copper boiler, CE marked and hydraulically tested to twice working pressure.  The loco was inspected by Mike Pavie before initial delivery including a 1.5 x hydraulic boiler test to ensure there was no leakage from the boiler fittings. The model was also run on air as part of that inspection.

That all said, although the loco can be expected to 'run' and 'steam', you should probably not expect this to be an engine that you can just get straight onto track with and play faultlessly.  From the accounts of other Kingscale Jubilee owners, it should steam up fine, the wheels will turn, and it should pull you around, however, there have been known issues with the safety valves, the draughting, the injectors, lubrication and the general fit and tightness of the bottom end.  You still get a lot of engine for the money, and it looks superb, but we would recommend that you plan to do a few model engineering tweaks here and there to turn this into a more reliable, and a more sturdy 'regular runner'.  As long as you buy this with your eyes open, then you will be getting an extremely handsome brand new loco for a very reasonable price.