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7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T - stock code 10418

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7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge "Bridget" 0-4-2T
A well-built 7 1/4 inch gauge 0-4-2T to Ken Swan's excellent "Bridget" design, an older engine which, whilst having some wear to the paintwork, is one of the nicest running examples we've driven - there's some video of it running outside the works here.

It's recently come to us in part exchange for a traction engine. The boiler has club history, it's had recent hydraulic and steam tests in the workshop here with new certification issued, with little work required other than a new, red-lined pressure gauge and pair of safety valves - the originals were marginal on accumulation.

The engine is free-steaming, runs quietly - the loudest thing is the clicking of the lubricator ratchet - and notches up close to mid gear.

gauge 7 1/4 inch
length/inches 38
width/inches 12 1/2
height/inches 18
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number XL18
year built 1981
boiler maker non-commercial
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 4/Apr/26
steam test valid to 5/Jun/23
superheater(s) 3
superheater type flue tube
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type pop
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes