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No. 9 "Mark Timothy".
History
Originally designed and built in 1999 by Winson Engineering as an oil fired locomotive with a 'County Donegal' outline design of 2-6-4 tank engine.
Alan Keef Limited subequently undertook a rebuild of the locomotive that included new cylinders, multi jet 'Lempour exhaust' and other modifications, which have made it the most economical tank engine on the line.
Returning to the railway again in 2003 (Originally numbered as No.10 and renumbered as No.9 in January 2005), this coal fired loco entered full passenger traffic in July 2004 and is the newest loco on the railway.
The body is based on that of the 'Leek & Manifold' 2-6-4 tank engine design, with a mechanical chassis similar to locomotive numbers 6 7, & 8.
The locomotive is owned by one individual and is on a loan term loan to the railway.

Technical details:
Gauge:15 inches
Length:20 feet , 6 inches
Width:4 feet, 11 inches
Working Weight:11 tons
Coal Capacity:12 cwt
Water Capacity:900 Ltrs (198 gallons)
Wheel Arrangement:2-6-4
Driving Wheel Diameter:24 inches
Boiler Pressure:180 psi
Boiler Diameter:24 inches
Firebox grate area:5½ feet ²
Cylinder Size:7 inch diameter by 11 inch stroke
Valve diameter:3½ inches
Nominal Tractive Effort:3,436 Ibs
Valve Gear: Walschaerts
Livery:The loco is painted 'Madder lake Red'
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