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Kitson 0-6-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive No 5474 Carnarvon

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This project has been supported by a restoration grant from the Association for Industrial Archaeology, the national society for industrial heritage, which has supported the study, preservation and presentation of industrial heritage in Britain since 1973. More information can be found at

https://industrial-archaeology.org

 

June 2022 - We are delighted to confirm that this restoration project has been awarded a grant from the Association for Industrial Archaeology.  Quotations have now been sought to complete restoration of both the chassis and boiler overhaul
2-2-23-T.jpg (5173 bytes) Kitson boiler stripped in preparation for retoration quotation at Buckfastleigh 6th May 2023
2-2-22-T.jpg (3236 bytes) Kitson boiler stripped in preparation for retoration quotation at Buckfastleigh 6th May 2023
2-2-21-T.jpg (3033 bytes) Kitson boiler stripped in preparation for retoration quotation at Buckfastleigh 6th May 2023
2-2-20-T.jpg (3806 bytes) New company for Kitson 5474 - 35028 Clan Line, 1638 and 5552 amongst others
2-2-19-T.jpg (3934 bytes) Kitson 5474 chassis being unloaded at "Leaky Finders"

7th November 2022
2-2-18-T.jpg (3729 bytes) Kitson 5474 chassis arriving at "Leaky Finders"

7th November 2022
2-2-17-T.jpg (3186 bytes) Kitson 5474 chassis leaving Buckfastleigh for its journey to "Leaky Finders"

7th November 2022
2-2-16-T.jpg (3017 bytes) Kitson 5474 chassis being loaded at Buckfastleigh for its journey to "Leaky Finders"

7th November 2022

The earlier attempt on 2nd November was thwarted by the failure of the lorry's extendable load bed
2-2-15-T.jpg (2272 bytes) Girders exposed - July 2021
2-2-14-T.jpg (2772 bytes) Boiler crown removed for an in-depth boiler inspection - July 2021
2-2-13-T.jpg (2021 bytes) New fabricated bunker received - February 2020
2-2-12-T.jpg (2011 bytes) New fabricated cab received - February 2020
2-2-11-T.jpg (2932 bytes) Nearly finished - Just need turning to profile - July 2016
2-2-10-T.jpg (5566 bytes) Fitting those new tyres - July 2016
2-2-9-T.jpg (2587 bytes) New tyres prepared for fitting - July 2016
2-2-8-T.jpg (3133 bytes) First serious steps towards eventual full restoration - June 2015
2-2-7-T.jpg (2144 bytes) First serious steps towards eventual full restoration - June 2015
2-2-6-T.jpg (3030 bytes) First serious steps towards eventual full restoration - June 2015
2-2-5-T.jpg (3051 bytes) Carnarvon celebrates the Royal Jubilee at Staverton on 5th June 2012 ....... Do I detect a whiff of Pimms in the air?
T-Kitson-4.jpg (3022 bytes) Looking better than it has for years and years Carnarvon positively gleams in the early spring sunshine at Buckfastleigh on Sunday 11th April 2010
T-Kitson-3.jpg (3062 bytes) Ah - That's much better.  A working party cleaned and repainted the locomotive into Stewarts and Lloyds livery in preparation to displaying the locomotive at Totnes
T-Kitson-2.jpg (3049 bytes) Not much progress I'm afraid.  This photograph was taken at Buckfastleigh on 5th April 2009
This Locomotive is based at Buckfastleigh on the South Devon Railway.

It is currently in need of a full overhaul.  Photographed at Buckfastleigh in October 2001
 
Technical Data
Built 1934
Designer Kitson and Co. Leeds
Lot No.  
Works No. 5474
Weight 38 Tons
Wheelbase  
Wheel Diameter 3 Feet 6 Inches
Boiler Pressure 160 lb
Cylinders Two inside cylinders 16" x 22"
Valve Gear  
Grate Area 14 Square Feet
Heating Surface 759 Square Feet
Tractive Effort 16091 lb
Power Classification  
Route Availability  
Water Capacity 800 Gallons
Coal Capacity  
Class 35 Hymek                                  South Devon Railway                               

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