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Kilmersdon, Peckett No. 1788.

Designations
This Peckett and Sons Class R3 Saddle Tank Was Built in September 1929 at the Atlas Works in Bristol. This R3 Had a Whyte of 0-4-0ST.

The Wheels are a diameter of 3'0½" (900mm). This Leads to some issues with traction, especially on wet hills.

There are Two Cylinders each of dimensions of 12" by 20".

The Length of the Wheel Base is identical to the R4 Production Peckett's of 5'6". The only Major Difference is the Full Length. The Front foot plate is wider than the R4's giving easy access across the front.

Life
Kilmersdon started the Working Life at the Kilmersdon Colliery in 1930's.

Liveries
Kilmersdon has had Several Liveries as shown in the Table Below:

Refrances
1. https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/peckett-sons-works-no-1788-kilmersdon-0-4-0st/ 2. https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/peckett-sons/ 3. https://www.helstonrailway.co.uk/ 4. https://www.sdjr.co.uk/ 5. https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/ 6. http://bristol-rail.co.uk/wiki/Kilmersdon_Colliery
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