No. 1 "Talyllyn"

Originally built in 1864 by Fletcher, Jennings & Co. of Whitehaven as an 0-4-0ST, "Talyllyn" had a short wheelbase and long rear overhang which led to its rapid conversion to an 0-4-2ST. As the more popular of the line's two original locos "Talyllyn" was in very poor condition by 1945 when it was laid aside. It was rebuilt in 1957-58 by Gibbons Bros. Ltd. but proved problematic and has undergone considerable modification since then, resulting in a much improved performance. It is currently running in black livery.

Technical Details

Maker	Fletcher, Jennings & Co.
Year	1864
Works number	42
Type	0-4-2ST
Driving wheel diameter	2' 4"
Trailing wheel diameter	1' 9"
Coupled wheelbase	4' 0"
Total wheelbase	9' 0"
Cylinder size (bore/stroke)	8 5/8 x 16"
Heating surface	156 sq. ft.
Working pressure	160 psi
Tractive effort @ 85% BP	5780 lbs
Weight	12 tons
Length over buffers	18' 1/2"

More photographs of "Talyllyn" are available in the photo gallery.