An early stage project built to Martin Evans' "Dart" design for a GWR 14xx 0-4-2T.
Work done comprises:
Main frames erected with buffer beams, cast iron horns and
hornstays
Trailing wheel frames, horns and axleboxes with wheels machined and fitted
Cylinders bored and faced, valve chest machined, cylinder end covers turned,
slide valves and buckles machined
Unmachined castings:
Driving wheels
Dome
Inner dome
Safety valve cover
Smokebox door and ring
Chimney
Smokebox saddle
Eccentrics
Axleboxes
Motion bracket
Brake hangers
Crossheads
There is a complete set of drawings. Parts and castings are still available from Reeves.
Length 43 inches
Current weight 120 pounds
gauge | 7 1/4 inch |