| BR Class 08 13201 | |
|---|---|
 D3201 at Kidderminster (2015) | |
| Built By | BR Derby Works |
| Configuration | 0-6-0 |
| Power type | Diesel Electrical |
| Status | Operational |
| Loco Number | D3201 |
| Other Numbers | 13201, 08133 |
| History | |
| Built | 1955 |
| Designed By | BR |
| Type | Class 08 |
| 1980 | Withdrawn by BR, to industry |
| 2003 | Preserved, arrived on SVR |
| Technical | |
| Length | 29ft 3in |
| Weight | 49t |
13201 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[1].
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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 to Lincoln in October 1968.
In October 1973 D3201 received its final number from BR, becoming No 08133 under the TOPS numbering scheme. The locomotive remained at Lincoln until withdrawn from service in September 1980.[2]
After withdrawal by BR, 13201 saw industrial service with Sheerness Iron & Steel.[3]
D3201 in preservation
In Spring 2003 SVR News announced that the 08 Group had acquired 08133 from HNRC as a potential source of spares for their other locomotive 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.[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]
In 2018 the locomotive underwent planned maintenance including a main engine top overhaul, exhauster motors overhaul, resistor panel overhaul and general refurbishment of electrics.[10]
D3201 was renumbered back to 13201 in 2019. The locomotive is normally based at Kidderminster and is currently in BR green livery.[11]
13201 shunting at Kidderminster in April 2021
See also
References
- ↑ Wikipedia
- ↑ BRDatabase website
- ↑ UKLocos.com
- ↑ SVR News 143
- ↑ SVR News 156
- ↑ SVR News 166
- ↑ SVR News 170
- ↑ shutterspot
- ↑ SVR News 178, 181
- ↑ SVR News 201,202
- ↑ SVR "Meet The Loco" web page
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