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5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST - stock code 10261

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5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST
A 5 inch narrow gauge 0-6-0ST "Metre Maid", 0-6-0 variant of the "Sweet Pea" design.

The work of an experienced builder, he also built a "Sweet Pea" and "Baby Deltic", along with various items of rolling stock.

Unused for some years, we've given the boiler a twice working pressure hydraulic test and would warranty as sound; the chassis runs on air - better forwards that in reverse, the regulator leaks slightly.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 34
width/inches 13
height/inches 19
wheel material steel
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Hackworth
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number GG68
year built 2008
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type marine
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1 x crosshead
hand pump 1