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Helga
Model of a German industrial locomotive built at Bill Pert's "Newport Miniature Locomotive Works". "Helga" was originally finished in mauve. The engine features black trim, polished brass stacks and dome covers. The loco is fitted with steam brakes. This loco is a direct sister to "Elfride" - being built together with Richard Hayes.
TYPE Steam, 0-4-2
BOILER - WORKING PRESSURE 690 kPa ( 100 p.s.i. )
LENGTH 1.22m ( 4' ) WIDTH 50cm ( 1' 7.5" )
HEIGHT 91cm ( 3' ) WEIGHT 127kg ( 5cwt )
WHEELS 16.5cm ( 6.5" ) BUILDER Bill Pert
OWNER Jim Willcox INTRODUCED 1978
ROAD NUMBER Helga STATUS In Service