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5 inch gauge 'Sweet Pea' 0-4-0T - stock code 10496

A venerable example of a 5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST - bought 25 years ago by the previous owner, he recalls it last being used around 12 years ago.

The engine runs somewhat asthmatically forwards, not at all in reverse. Boiler feed by hand and axle pumps - an injector was once fitted, it's long since disappeared and been replaced by a steam valve - we presume simply because it had the right fittings to block up the redundant ends of pipe!

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 33 1/2
width/inches 13
height/inches 25 1/2
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Hackworth
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
boiler number BA11E
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type marine
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
superheater(s) 2
superheater type flue tube
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes