5 inch gauge Metre Maid 0-4-2ST

A 5 inch narrow gauge 0-6-0ST "Metre Maid", 0-6-0 variant of the "Sweet Pea" design.

The work of an experienced builder, he also built a "Sweet Pea" and "Baby Deltic", along with various items of rolling stock.

Unused for some years, we've given the boiler a twice working pressure hydraulic test and would warranty as sound; the chassis runs on air - better forwards that in reverse, the regulator leaks slightly.