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5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler - stock code 9958

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5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST with commercial boiler
We sold this one back at the start of 2022 - unsteamed since, it's recently arrived back with us in much the same condition as before. We've issued new hydraulic and steam certificates; listing below was written in 2022, photographs opposite taken in recent days.


A 5 inch gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-0ST, recently arrived with us as a part exchange.

The boiler is a commercially made CE-marked job by Blackgates Engineering. Last run regularly before the lockdown, the engine has had recent hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued.

The engine steams freely and runs well in forwards gear, slightly choppy in reverse. All water feeds and lubricator work reliably, regulator passes very slightly. There's some video of it running on the rolling road here.

Paintwork is more functional than decorative - a repaint over winter would be a worthwhile project and would transform the engine.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 31
width/inches 13
height/inches 23
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Hackworth
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
boiler number BG 108
year built 2007
boiler maker Blackgates Engineering
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type marine
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 08-May-27
steam test valid to 10-Jul-24
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes