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== 13201 in main line service == | == 13201 in main line service == | ||
| − | The locomotive was built at Derby Works and entered BR service in December 1955 as number '''13201''', being initially allocated to Polmadie (Glasgow). In 1960 it was renumbered '''D3201''' by BR. During the 1960s D3201 saw moves to other Scottish sheds at Hamilton (West), Corkerhill and Ayr, before a move south, allocated to Lincoln in October 1968. It was reportedly more or less permanently outbased at Spalding, with most exams undertaken by fitters sent there by van and visits back to Lincoln only made for major exams. | + | The locomotive was built at Derby Works and entered BR service in December 1955 as number '''13201''', being initially allocated to Polmadie (Glasgow). In 1960 it was renumbered '''D3201''' by BR. During the 1960s D3201 saw moves to other Scottish sheds at Hamilton (West), Corkerhill and Ayr, before a move south, allocated finally to Lincoln in October 1968. It was reportedly more or less permanently outbased at Spalding, with most exams undertaken by fitters sent there by van and visits back to Lincoln only made for major exams.<ref group="note">A [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=178343361914342&set=gm.2363538850493735&idorvanity=174601542720821 Facebook post] with an image of a withdrawn 08133 at Swindon in 1981 has replies from former railwaymen at Spalding suggesting the supervisor and driver there refused to release it back to Lincoln for repairs, hence fitters travelling to it. </ref> |
| − | In October 1973 D3201 received its final number from BR, becoming No '''08133''' under the TOPS numbering scheme. The locomotive | + | In October 1973 D3201 received its final number from BR, becoming No '''08133''' under the TOPS numbering scheme. The locomotive was withdrawn from service in September 1980.<ref>[http://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=locodata&type=D&id=3201&loco=08133 BRDatabase website]</ref> |
| − | After withdrawal by BR, it was photographed at Swindon works in 1981. 13201 saw industrial service with Sheerness Iron & Steel, where it was numbered 1.<ref>[http://www.uklocos.com/final-results.asp?action=display&Id=5569 UKLocos.com]</ref> | + | After withdrawal by BR, it was photographed at Swindon works in 1981. 13201 then saw industrial service with Sheerness Iron & Steel, where it was numbered '''1'''.<ref>[http://www.uklocos.com/final-results.asp?action=display&Id=5569 UKLocos.com]</ref> |
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| + | After British Steel use 08133 moved to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Needle_Railroad_Company Harry Needle Railroad Company (HNRC)] and was photographed [https://mark-beal-tmd.smugmug.com/RetrospectiveRail/Retrospective-Class-08/i-hTPDBPq at the South Yorkshire Railway, Meadowhall on 27 April 1996] and [https://mark-beal-tmd.smugmug.com/RetrospectiveRail/Retrospective-Class-08/i-PdC5n5p at Barrow Hill roundhouse on 7 October 2001]<ref>Mark Beal images on Smugmug (Retrieved 4 August 2023)</ref>. | ||
== D3201 in preservation == | == D3201 in preservation == | ||
| − | In Spring 2003 SVR News announced that the [[Class 08 Society | 08 Group]] had acquired 08133 from | + | In Spring 2003 SVR News announced that the [[Class 08 Society | 08 Group]] had acquired 08133 from 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> |
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> | 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> | ||
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D3201 was renumbered back to '''13201''' in 2019. The locomotive 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> | D3201 was renumbered back to '''13201''' in 2019. The locomotive 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 2022 Dapol produced an O gauge [[Models of the Severn Valley Railway|model]] in green livery as D3201.<ref>[http://www.dapol.co.uk/Catalogue/152/index.html Dapol 2022 catalogue, p. 152</ref> | + | In 2022 Dapol produced an O gauge [[Models of the Severn Valley Railway|model]] in green livery as D3201.<ref>[http://www.dapol.co.uk/Catalogue/152/index.html Dapol 2022 catalogue, p. 152]</ref> |
<gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:left"> | <gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:left"> | ||
13201_20210417.jpg|13201 shunting at Kidderminster in April 2021 | 13201_20210417.jpg|13201 shunting at Kidderminster in April 2021 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 17:41, 4 August 2023
| 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, 1 |
| 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 |
13201 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].
13201 in main line service
The locomotive was built at Derby Works and entered BRBritish Rail or British Railways service in December 1955 as number 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, allocated finally to Lincoln in October 1968. It was reportedly more or less permanently outbased at Spalding, with most exams undertaken by fitters sent there by van and visits back to Lincoln only made for major exams.[note 1]
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 was withdrawn from service in September 1980.[2]
After withdrawal by BRBritish Rail or British Railways, it was photographed at Swindon works in 1981. 13201 then saw industrial service with Sheerness Iron & Steel, where it was numbered 1.[3]
After British Steel use 08133 moved to Harry Needle Railroad Company (HNRC) and was photographed at the South Yorkshire Railway, Meadowhall on 27 April 1996 and at Barrow Hill roundhouse on 7 October 2001[4].
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.[5] 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.[6]
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.[7] It was finally re-wheeled in late spring 2010[8] and first moved under its own power in late 2011,[9] before finally entering service in late 2012.[10]
In 2018 the locomotive underwent planned maintenance including a main engine top overhaul, exhauster motors overhaul, resistor panel overhaul and general refurbishment of electrics.[11]
D3201 was renumbered back to 13201 in 2019. The locomotive is normally based at Kidderminster and is currently in BRBritish Rail or British Railways green livery.[12]
In 2022 Dapol produced an O gauge model in green livery as D3201.[13]
13201 shunting at Kidderminster in April 2021
Note
- ↑ A Facebook post with an image of a withdrawn 08133 at Swindon in 1981 has replies from former railwaymen at Spalding suggesting the supervisor and driver there refused to release it back to Lincoln for repairs, hence fitters travelling to it.
See also
References
- ↑ Wikipedia
- ↑ BRDatabase website
- ↑ UKLocos.com
- ↑ Mark Beal images on Smugmug (Retrieved 4 August 2023)
- ↑ 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
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 201,202
- ↑ SVR "Meet The Loco" web page
- ↑ Dapol 2022 catalogue, p. 152
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