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5 inch gauge Kerr Stuart "Tattoo" class 0-4-2T - stock code 10204

A 5 inch gauge Kerr Stuart "Tattoo" class 0-4-2ST, to the "Edward Thomas" design, based on the locomotive preserved on the Talyllyn Railway.

Bought by its last owner as a part-built locomotive, it was sent out for completion and painting, resulting in the engine shown in the photographs (and yes, the red really is that bright!).

The silver soldered copper boiler was tested at that time, however we have no documentation for it. Looks a well made thing with neatly flanged plates and good solder penetration, but it will need to come off the frames for a twice working pressure shell test with the cladding off before steam test.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 34 1/2
width/inches 11 1/2
height/inches 18
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Hackworth
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number GP 1/85
year built unknown
boiler maker Graham Perry
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 100
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
superheater(s) 3
superheater type flue tube
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type Salter
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes