Spa Valley Railway

Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5QY
Telephone: 01892 537715
Email spavalleyrailway@email.com

(Photo ©M. Dives)

Spartan

Works No. 3135
TKh 0-6-0T Built 1954,
Fablok, Chrzanow, Poland
Wheel Diameter - 4ft 0in
Cylinders - 18in x 26in
Walchaerts
Tractive Effort - 26,850lbs at 75% boiler pressure
Weight in working order - 53 tons
Boiler Pressure - 195 PSI

A sister locomotive to 'Hotspur', 'Spartan' was imported to Britain in April 1997, having worked at the Skawina metalworks, Poland. Little used since a major overhaul in 1992, the engine was the first to be completely rebuilt on-site at Tunbridge Wells West. The locomotive has undergone a considerable change from its original Polish form. It has been anglicised with the construction of brand new tanks, cab and an 'Ivatt' style bunker. Brand new fittings have been added which include new injectors. It re-entered service on the railway in July 2000.

Livery - Lined Maroon

Current Status - Currently undergoing boiler repairs

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