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7 1/4 inch narrow gauge 0-4-0ST with driving truck - stock code 10516

A particularly well-built 7 1/4 inch narrow gauge 0-4-0ST - you have to look quite closely to see its origins as a doubled up version of LBSC's "Tich"!

This one has come to us from a private railway along with a large collection of locomotives and rolling stock. Stored in a heated garage, it's been unused in some years following its owner's move into larger locomotives, including a Lynton & Barnstaple "Yeo", Waldenburg 0-6-0 and Bagnall 0-4-0ST.

The engine steams freely, requiring no blower on the rolling road; it runs very well - there's some video of it here. - the loudest thing when ticking over is the clicking of the lubricator ratchet

The four wheeled driving truck is fitted with a hand brake and footboards; there's a coal compartment in front of the driver and water tank under the seat piped forwards to the engine - the injector can take water from either the saddle tank or tender. There is a bicycle type speedometer fitted with magnet attached to one of the wheelsets - it needs a new battery.

A thoroughly well-sorted outfit, its compact size allows for easy handling and transport in a modest sized hatchback.

gauge 7 1/4 inch
length/inches 29 + 29
width/inches 14 1/2 + 17
height/inches 24 + 16
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number N138/90/242
year built 2007
boiler maker non-commercial
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 31-May-2026
steam test valid to 27-Aug-2023
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes