Steam Locomotive Information

Here is the photo album for Rustenberg Platinum Mines No. 4 'Gelert', a 0-4-2T located in Porthmadog, Gwynedd. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.

At Statfold Barn Railway's workshops for overhaul.

The chalked message on the smokebox says it all..

The driving wheels.

The trailing truck.

The works plate.

The smokebox area.

0-4-2T 'Gelert' at Porthmadog, 30 July 2007

'Gelert' looking suitably shiny in the shed in September 2025.

Detail of 'Gelert's left hand running gear, September 2025.

A peek between 'Gelert's frames, looking towards the front end. September 2025.

A peek between 'Gelert's frames, showing the eccentrics on the rear driving axle. September 2025.

A peek between 'Gelert's frames. The eccentrics operate the valves, which are outside the frame through rocking levers. The right hand side arrangement is shown here. September 2025.

Inside 'Gelert's cab. It's quite roomy for such a narrow gauge loco. September 2025.

The air brake pump mounted on 'Gelert's smokebox. I September 2025.

'Gelert' displayed in September 2025, showing off its immaculate paintwork, now fully lined out. I wonder how it looked when working at the Platinum mine.


Rustenberg Platinum Mines 0-4-2T No. 4 'Gelert' Porthmadog, Gwynedd, UK	Location: Welsh Highland Heritage Railway Status: Operational