Steam loco Faith for sale

THE 2ft gauge 0-4-2T Faith built by John Uphill has been advertised for sale. Completed in 2016 after a lengthy construction period at Gartell Light Railway, Faith made its debut at the Gartell line before being relocated to the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, but has seen little subsequent use. The air braked loco has 5in x 7½in cylinders, 17½in diameter driving wheels, a marine-type firebox and runs at a working pressure of 160psi.

It can be viewed by appointment at Woody Bay station.