5 inch narrow gauge "Sweet Pea" 0-4-2T + tender

A well advanced 0-4-2T to the popular "Sweet Pea" design, complete with tender and CE-marked boiler by Western Steam.

Made to a good standard, the chassis runs well on air in either direction.

With much of the hard work and expenditure now behind it, this is a project which could be completed with modest facilities - work remaining includes provision of fittings, pipework, tank and cab.

For those looking for a fast build, our friends at Blackgates Engineering offer a range of parts including kits for cab, saddle tank and stainless steel grate/backhead assembly which would save a good deal of work.

If you need some inspiration, there are pictures of one of the finest Sweet Peas we've seen in the archive here, similarly built as an 0-4-2ST + tender.