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7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T - stock code 9825

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7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
7 1/4 inch gauge narrow gauge 0-4-2T
A 7 1/4 inch narrow gauge 0-4-2 locomotive of freelance design, it came in last year as part exchange for a larger locomotive.

Bottom end is "Sweet Pea" derived, the cast iron cylinders having slide valves actuated by Hackworth gear; boiler is a locomotive type with feed by injector, axle and hand pumps.

The engine is complete with a bogie tender with upholstered seat.

Te engine runs in reverse, not forwards - it requires a variety a jobs attending to, including:

  • refacing slide valves
  • replacement O-ring in the hand pump
  • attention to mechanical brake on locomotives
  • rebushing motion work
  • straightening/replacing a bent weighshaft
  • connecting drain cock linkage
gauge 7 1/4 inch
length/inches 37 + 41
width/inches 15
height/inches 22
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Hackworth
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number S366B9IW2017
year built 2017
boiler maker T Walshaw
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material steel
boiler construction welded, expanded tubes
hydraulic test valid to 28/Jul/23
steam test valid to 11/Oct/22
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes