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A 7 1/4 inch gauge freelance 0-4-0T contractor's locomotive, doubled up from LBSC's iconic "Tich" design of 1949, serialised in "Model Engineer" magazine at that time.

Built to a fairly pedestrian standard in the first place, the chassis runs on air in both directions after a fashion, although with wear evident in motionwork and valve gear. The valve chest gaskets leak and need replacement.

The commerically built CE-marked boiler by Devon Steam Boilers is in good condition - it's had a hydraulic test with new certification issued.

A new pressure gauge has been fitted; the injectors are fussy in operation and require either cleaning, re-piping or replacement.

The regulator is a ball valve with rod linkage from the cab - it requires a replacement gland to rectify a stripped thread.