Stafford 0-4-0 - 7 1/4 inch gauge 0-4-0ST

The original 0-4-0 we launched in 2010, with many examples now running in the UK, the USA and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, France, the Netherlands and Germany.

Based on typical industrial narrow gauge practice, it was developed as a powerful, robustly-engineered locomotive, easy to drive for beginners yet having ample performance for extended club running.

From the experience we've gained repairing and servicing many hundreds of engines over the years in our workshop, key design considerations have been ease of maintenance, provision of generous bearing surfaces and use of high quality materials throughout - all contribute to an engine that will give many years of trouble-free service.

Supplied ready to run, standard specification includes:

• Vacuum brake equipment - ejector, steam valve, driver's brake valve, vacuum gauge
• Valve chest pressure gauge
• TIG-welded stainless steel saddle tank, 18.6 litre/4.1 imp gallon capacity
• Type 28 whistle and valve
• Valve chest mounted snifting valves
• Polished stainless steel handrails and smokebox door handles
• Two pack livery in choice of colours
• Front and rear three slot couplings
• Starter kit of oil, water treatment and coal
• Set of firing irons
• Stainless steel coupling bar and pin
• Operating and maintenance handbook
• 12 months parts and labour warranty

The engine pictured opposite, works number 1328, is fitted with options including:

• Hand lined & signwritten finish with name and number to cab, tanks and cylinder cladding sheets