Difference between revisions of "BR Class 08 13201"
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| − | D3201 is an 0-6-0 Class 08 350hp diesel electric shunting locomotive. As the standard BR general-purpose diesel shunter, the Class 08 became the most numerous of any British locomotive class with 996 built between 1952 and 1962. | + | D3201 is an 0-6-0 Class 08 350hp diesel electric shunting locomotive. As the standard BR general-purpose diesel shunter, the Class 08 or 'gronk' became the most numerous of any British locomotive class with 996 built between 1952 and 1962<ref>Wikipedia</ref>. |
== D3201 in main line service == | == D3201 in main line service == | ||
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== D3201 in preservation == | == D3201 in preservation == | ||
| − | In Spring 2003 SVR News announced that the [[Class 08 Society | 08 Group]] had acquired 08133 from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Needle_Railroad_Company HNRC] as a potential source of spares for their other locomotive [[BR Class 08 D3022 | D3022]]. The SVR Board had agreed with the Group that either use as a source of spares or as a potential working locomotive was acceptable<ref>SVR News 143</ref>. | + | In Spring 2003 SVR News announced that the [[Class 08 Society | 08 Group]] had acquired 08133 from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Needle_Railroad_Company HNRC] as a potential source of spares for their other locomotive [[BR Class 08 D3022 | D3022]]. The SVR Board had agreed with the Group that either use as a source of spares or as a potential working locomotive was acceptable. The Group opted for restoration, the worst aspects of the loco being worn tyres and poor wiring. Some spare parts were in stock from when D3022 was acquired 20 years earlier, while other missing parts were sourced.<ref>SVR News 143</ref> By 2006 the locomotive was still waiting for new wheelsets to be fitted but much other work had been carried out, including vacuum gear components and associated pipework, filters and new wiring, repaired radiators and new return water circuit pipework. A section of new floor platework had been welded into position and a new wooden floor constructed, while the cab had new doorframes and doors.<ref>SVR News 156</ref> |
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| + | In summer 2009 the locomotive, now re-numbered D3201, was still awaiting installation on reconditioned wheelsets using axle boxes that were being reconditioned at Bridgnorth. Electrical work was also continuing including replacement wiring and overhaul of components.<ref>SVR News 166</ref> It was finally re-wheeled in late spring 2010<ref>SVR News 170</ref> and first moved under its own power in late 2011,<ref>[http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about639.html shutterspot]</ref> before finally entering service in late 2012.<ref>SVR News 178, 181</ref> | ||
D3201 is normally based at Kidderminster and is currently in BR green livery.<ref>[http://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=90 SVR "Meet The Loco" web page]</ref> In 2019 she was renumbered to 13201. | D3201 is normally based at Kidderminster and is currently in BR green livery.<ref>[http://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=90 SVR "Meet The Loco" web page]</ref> In 2019 she was renumbered to 13201. | ||
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Revision as of 17:35, 4 March 2019
| BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 08 13201 | |
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 D3201 at Kidderminster (2015) | |
| Built By | BRBritish Rail or British Railways Derby Works |
| Configuration | 0-6-0 |
| Power type | Diesel Electrical |
| Status | Operational |
| Loco Number | D3201 |
| Other Numbers | 13201, 08133 |
| History | |
| Built | 1955 |
| Designed By | BRBritish Rail or British Railways |
| Type | Class 08 |
| 1980 | Withdrawn by BRBritish Rail or British Railways, to industry |
| 2003 | Preserved, arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
| Technical | |
| Length | 29ft 3in |
| Weight | 49t |
D3201 is an 0-6-0 Class 08 350hp diesel electric shunting locomotive. As the standard BRBritish Rail or British Railways general-purpose diesel shunter, the Class 08 or 'gronk' became the most numerous of any British locomotive class with 996 built between 1952 and 1962[1].
D3201 in main line service
The locomotive was built at Derby Works and entered BRBritish Rail or British Railways service in December 1955 as No 13201, being initially allocated to Polmadie (Glasgow). In 1960 it was renumbered D3201 by BRBritish Rail or British Railways. During the 1960s D3201 saw moves to other Scottish sheds at Hamilton (West), Corkerhill and Ayr, before a move south to Lincoln in October 1968.
In October 1973 D3201 received its final number from BRBritish Rail or British Railways, becoming No 08133 under the TOPSTotal Operations Processing System, an American computer system adopted by BR from the late 1960s to number and manage rolling stock. numbering scheme. The locomotive remained at Lincoln until withdrawn from service in September 1980.[2]
After withdrawal by BRBritish Rail or British Railways, D3201 saw industrial service with Sheerness Iron & Steel.[3]
D3201 in preservation
In Spring 2003 SVRSevern Valley Railway News announced that the 08 Group had acquired 08133 from HNRC as a potential source of spares for their other locomotive D3022. The SVRSevern Valley Railway Board had agreed with the Group that either use as a source of spares or as a potential working locomotive was acceptable. The Group opted for restoration, the worst aspects of the loco being worn tyres and poor wiring. Some spare parts were in stock from when D3022 was acquired 20 years earlier, while other missing parts were sourced.[4] By 2006 the locomotive was still waiting for new wheelsets to be fitted but much other work had been carried out, including vacuum gear components and associated pipework, filters and new wiring, repaired radiators and new return water circuit pipework. A section of new floor platework had been welded into position and a new wooden floor constructed, while the cab had new doorframes and doors.[5]
In summer 2009 the locomotive, now re-numbered D3201, was still awaiting installation on reconditioned wheelsets using axle boxes that were being reconditioned at Bridgnorth. Electrical work was also continuing including replacement wiring and overhaul of components.[6] It was finally re-wheeled in late spring 2010[7] and first moved under its own power in late 2011,[8] before finally entering service in late 2012.[9]
D3201 is normally based at Kidderminster and is currently in BRBritish Rail or British Railways green livery.[10] In 2019 she was renumbered to 13201.
See also
References
- ↑ Wikipedia
- ↑ BRDatabase website
- ↑ UKLocos.com
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 143
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 156
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 166
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 170
- ↑ shutterspot
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 178, 181
- ↑ SVR "Meet The Loco" web page
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