5 inch gauge Polly "Caroline" 0-6-0T

A 5 inch narrow gauge Polly "Caroline", their take on a 1920s-era Orenstein & Koppel contractor's locomotive.

This one has come to us from a highly experienced model engineer - the builder of one of the finest 7 1/4 inch gauge railways in the country, as well as several large locomotives to run on it (a few of which we sold some years ago when the railway was finally taken up prior to a house move in retirement).

Now in his nineties and still in the workshop, a beam engine is the latest creation taking shape on his bench.

The Polly has been run regularly and modified over the years to suit his own preferences, including the fitting of a trailing truck, converting the standard 0-4-0 design into an 0-4-2.

The engine has had hydraulic and steam tests since arriving here, with new certification issued (the injector's performance being recorded as "fantastic" on the workshop job sheet!).

Valves have been set in the workshop - the engine steams freely and runs very well. In good condition throughout, the engine is offered with 12 months warranty, set of firing irons and a starter kit of coal and oil.

We would be more than happy to give half a day's instruction on the steaming, running and disposal of the engine to a new owner if required.