NG Steam Loco
Built for the Penrhyn Railway as 0-4-0 saddle tanks, Charles is the first of three loco's.
Sister loco’s, Blanch and Linda were purchased for the Ffestiniog Railway in 1963. The Ffestiniog converted them to 2-4-0 and added tenders.
“Charles” is preserved in original form at the Penrhyn Castle museum.
| Gauge | 1 ft 11½ in |
| Length | 18ft 6in |
| Introduced | 1882 |
| Wheel Arrangement | 2-4-0ST |
| Builder | Hunslet |
| Boiler Pressure | 160psi |
| Num Cylinders | 2 |
| Cylinder Dimensions | 10½ *12in |
| Number | Name | Status | Base | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 283 | Charles | D | Penrhyn Castle Railway Museum | |
| 589 | Blanche | A | Ffestiniog Railway | UKNG/{2c}Penrhyn |
| 590 | Linda | A | Ffestiniog Railway | UKNG/{2c}Penrhyn |