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7 1/4 inch gauge "Holmside" 0-6-0T - stock code 11788

A 7 1/4 inch gauge Coal Board 0-6-0ST to Martin Evans' powerful "Holmside" design, serialised in "Model Engineer" magazine in 1977/78.

Built to a good standard originally and remaining in good mechanical condition, the engine steams freely and runs well. The boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued.

Boiler feed is by an injector, the locomotive is also piped up with a high pressure connector for - as the previous owner used - a hand or electric pump carried in a driving truck.

The engine is fitted with a front derailing bar and vacuum brake equipment, comprising steam valve, driver's brake valve, gauge and limiter.


gauge 7 1/4 inch
length/inches 47
width/inches 13
height/inches 19
weight/kg 110
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number 459249
year built 2002
boiler maker M.Talbot
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 100
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 24-Jan-2028
steam test valid to 22-Apr-2025
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
whistle yes