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Built in 1905. Arrived at the Swanage Railway in 1987 and returned to service following restoration in 1992. It is owned by Drummond Locomotives Limited. Boiler ticket expires late 2017.
Technical details
| Series | M7 |
| Set-up | B2' (0-4-4) |
| Length | 10570 mm |
| Diameter driving wheels | 1702 mm |
| Weight full | 61 ton |
| Gear | Stephenson |
| Cilinders | 2: 470x660 mm |
| Fuel capacity | coal: 3,3 ton |
| Water capacity | 5 m3 |
| Power | 87.9 kN |
History
| Date | Event | Owner | Series | Identification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | Build for | London and South Western Railway | M7 | / 53 |
| 1923 | Take over by | Southern Railway | M7 | / 53 |
| 1948 | Take over by | British Railways | M7 | / 30053 |
| 1966 | Donated to | Steamtown National Historic Site | M7 | / 30053 |
| 1986 | Sold to | Drummond Locomotives Limited | M7 | / 30053 |
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