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5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST - stock code 12639

A 5 inch narrow gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0, built with side tanks, rather than the more commonly seen saddle tank.

Unsteamed from new, the boiler has had a twice working pressure hydraulic test with new certification issued; the chassis runs on air - better in forwards than reverse.

Built to a good standard throughout, machining is crisply executed; fit and finish of motionwork and valve gear is good; the platework neatly made and fitted. We like the neatly done firebox cladding sheet with brass bands, the twin ram lubricator with large tank mounted between the frames.

Whilst it will undoubtedly require commissioning for steaming - the glands are dry and leak air, requiring repacking - it will make a good example of this popular design.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 31 1/2
width/inches 13
height/inches 21 1/2
weight/kg 63
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Hackworth
reverser type pole
boiler number 1472.6.88.V.P
year built 1988
boiler maker non-commercial
CE mark n/a - pre-2002
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type marine
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 30/Jan/29
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes