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7 1/4 inch gauge Edaville #7 to Don Young's "Lucky 7" design, built 1992.

Steel boiler, working pressure 100psi. Feed by injector and steam pump (with displacement lubricator fitted in cab) with double-acting hand pump in bunker.

Cast iron cylinders with slide valve actuated by Walschaert's gear, pole reverser in cab. Twin mechanical lubricators mounted on the guide bars, reservoirs above in dummy feed water heaters.

Steam turbo-generator mounted in front of cab powering headlight.

Working sanding gear.

Steam brakes to driving wheels, independent steam brakes to rear bogie.

The engine is set up for driving from a truck behind, the regulator handle is extended to the rear, butterfly type firehole door fitted with coal shute.

Length 59 inches
Weight 300 pounds