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7 1/4 inch gauge part-built "Sweet William" - stock code 5223

A 7 ¼ inch gauge “Sweet William”, comprising rolling chassis complete with cylinders and valve chests, brass saddle tank, laser-cut cab and commercially-built, CE-marked boiler by AJB Engineering, fitted with smokebox assembly and chimney. There are various loose parts, including a complete regulator and most of the valve gear.

A good start to this straightforward design which produces a large, powerful engine – this one could be got to air-running stage for little additional cost, main remaining expenditure to complete will be a set of boiler fittings, gauges and some paint.

gauge 7 1/4 inch