This locomotive is currently being built by 'back-converting' Hall Class 4942 'Maindy Hall' which was purchased specifically for this purpose.

Much of the major structural alterations have been undertaken off-site and the locomotive has now returned to Didcot for a simple restoration from Barry hulk condition!

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Wheel Arrangement	4 - 6 - 0
Cylinders	(2) 18 x 30 inches
Driving wheel diameter	6 feet 8.5 inches
Tractive Effort	23,100 pounds
Weight	70 tons 4 cwt.
Coal Capacity
Water Capacity
Route Availability
Power Class

Boiler type	Standard No. 1
Boiler pressure	225 lbs/sq in
Barrel maximum dia.	5 feet 6 inches
Barrel length	14 feet 10 inches
Area of firegrate	27.1 sq ft
Heating surfaces, firebox	155 sq ft
Heating surfaces, tubes	1,687 sq ft
Superheater Area	263 sq ft

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