Open main menu

BR Class 11 12099

BR Class 11 12099
12099b 20180626.jpg
12099 at Kidderminster in 2018
Built By BR Derby Works
Configuration 0-6-0
Power type Diesel Electric
Status Operational
Loco Number 12099
History
Built 1952
Designed By LMS
Type Class 11
1971 Withdrawn by BR, sold for industrial use
1990 Preserved, arrived on SVR
2018 Ownership transferred to the SVR Charitable Trust
Technical
Length 29ft 1½in
Weight 47.4t

Diesel Locomotives

BR Class 11 12099 is the SVR's only 0-6-0 Class 11 350hp diesel electric shunting locomotive. 120 of these locomotives were built by the LMS and BR between 1945 and 1952.

Contents

12099 in main line service

12099 was built at BR’s Derby Works and entered service in March 1952 at Nottingham. The locomotive retained the number 12099 throughout its working life with BR service, during which it also saw service at Willesden, Springs Branch (Wigan), Crewe South, Nuneaton, Rugby and Bletchley. BR service ended with withdrawal in July 1971.[1]

Around April 1972, 12099 was sold to Murphy Bros. Ltd., National Coal Board Opencast Executive, at Lion Disposal Point, Blaenavon, Monmouthshire. In October 1975, it moved to Taylor Woodrow Construction, Cwmbargoed Disposal Point, Mid Glamorgan, still carrying its BR number. In 1979 it was reported as having returned to Murphy Bros., and by 1984 the engine had moved to the National Coal Board at Bowers Row, Astley, West Yorkshire. It was still listed as being in working order in 1986, but was sold to scrap dealers CF Booth of Rotherham in 1989[2].

12099 in preservation

12099 arrived on the SVR on 26 March 1990,[3] having been acquired from Booths by The Kidderminster Shunter Fund in exchange for surplus Ruston and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter 418789 Archibald[4] and intended of use as the station shunter. As acquired the locomotive was in NCB orange livery.[2] It was towed to Bridgnorth on 2 August 1991 for work on axle boxes, bearings and traction equipment, returning under its own power on 15 December 1992 although still requiring much work on the electrical and brake systems.[3]

The mechanical overhaul was completed around 1995, with work on the electrical circuits taking another two years.[5] The locomotive was powered in 1997 and shunted carriages for the first time in 1998.[3] By 1999 12099 was in sufficient working order to take part in the May 'Thomas' event.[6] It was passed for line operations later the same year, although still requiring a repaint.[7].

On 20 April 2000, 12099 propelled the first rake of 10 coaches into the newly built Kidderminster Carriage Shed.[4] In summer 2001 the locomotive became derailed at Bewdley when the back siding track spread due to rotten sleepers.[8]

In spring 2003 D3022 took over duties as Kidderminster shunter following problems with 12099.[9] Test running to be returned to the working fleet took place at the end of 2006[10]

Some of the first Class 11s were built for the War Department, and in June 2013 No 12099 made an appearance in the 1940s event carrying a rather unconvincing War Department number “WD 40”.

In January 2018 the Kidderminster Shunter Fund transferred ownership of 12099 to the Charitable Trust.[11] 12099 is normally based at Kidderminster.

  • 12099 passing Highley in 2013

  • "WD 40"

  • 12099 at Kidderminster in 2018

Planned Class 11 model

In July 2019 Heljan and Model Rail Magazine announced the intention to produce a Class 11 model, with 15 liveries available. 12099 is to be released in her NCB orange livery (MR-515).[12] In August 2023 the new release was expected by end December 2023, with pre-orders invited[13][14]

See also

References

  1. ↑ BRDatabase website
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 SVR News 96, pp 36-37, article by Anthony Coulls
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 SVR News 133
  5. ↑ SVR News 122
  6. ↑ SVR News 130
  7. ↑ SVR News 131
  8. ↑ SVR News 136
  9. ↑ SVR News 143, 146
  10. ↑ SVR News 156
  11. ↑ SVR News 201
  12. ↑ Model Rail 263, August 2019
  13. ↑ Model Rail, August 2023
  14. ↑ Model Rail offers.co.uk (Retrieved 6 February 2024)

Links

BR Class 11 on Wikipedia
Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd website

Diesel Locomotives on the SVR
RH 165hp Shunters
BR Shunters
BR Class 14
Clayton Class 17
BR Class 20
BR Class 33
BR Class 35
BR Class 37
BR Class 40
BR Class 42 Warship
BR Class 50
BR Class 52 Western
Diesel Multiple Units
Former residents and locomotives hired by the SVR
RH 165hp Shunters
Main Line locomotives
Other
Retrieved from ‘https://www.svrwiki.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=BR_Class_11_12099&oldid=29095’
SVR Wiki

Main Page

From SVR Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search

Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki

From this week's featured article
Eardington is situated on Eardington Bank, mid-way between Bridgnorth and Hampton Loade. In recent years, rebuilding the platform was completed in 2019 and the water tower was dismantled in 2021. Although the station no longer features in daily operations, it resumed use during gala events in 2023 more than 40 years since regular timetabled trains ceased. (Full article...)
Schematic Map of the SVRSevern Valley Railway
BridgnorthEardingtonHampton LoadeCountry Park HaltHighleyThe Engine HouseArleyVictoria BridgeNorthwood HaltWyre Forest LineBewdleyStourport BranchBewdley TunnelConnection to Network RailKidderminsterMaps#Schematic maps of the pre-closure SVRMapandlinks2.png
Click on the map for a
larger interactive version

For 101 years between 1862 and 1963, the Severn Valley Railway formed part of the national railway network, running for 40 miles between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury. Established as a separate company, it was mainly operated by the Great Western Railway (GWRGreat Western Railway) and later by British Railways (BRBritish Rail or British Railways).

The present day Severn Valley Railway (SVRSevern Valley Railway) was established in 1965 to preserve part of the line as a heritage railway. Today it has six stations and two halts and runs for 16 miles along the Severn Valley between Bridgnorth in Shropshire and Kidderminster in Worcestershire, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Operations involve a mixture of steam and heritage diesel-hauled services.

This unofficial website is a project aimed to collect information and record events relating to the SVRSevern Valley Railway, both past and present.

For timetables, fare information, and news about special events, please visit the SVR Official Website. Other news and information of interest to members, shareholders and enthusiasts can be found on SVRLive.

In April 2023 the SVRSevern Valley Railway announced the launch of a Survival Fund to enable it to overcome the current financial crisis and implement longer-term plans for its future. Information and details of how to donate may be found on the SVRSevern Valley Railway's Survival Fund page.

Categories of article

History of the Severn Valley Railway

Current events on the SVRSevern Valley Railway

Information about the SVRSevern Valley Railway

Miscellaneous


Query Corner

Unsurprisingly, there are a large number of questions about the SVRSevern Valley Railway, both in pre-preservation days and for a number of historical items since then. Take a visit down to Query Corner to see if you have a recollection relating to some long forgotten event, or know of a reliable source (maybe an early edition of the SVR News?) that might have the information we need!

In addition are a number of stub articles requiring further input.

Adding to this Wiki

This site, or "wiki", is a collaborative effort, and anyone who has any knowledge relating to the SVRSevern Valley Railway should feel free to contribute. Once you have created a user account and logged in, you can modify any page by clicking the "Edit" button in the top right hand corner. For some tips on how to format pages, and some guidelines on how to make this wiki accessible can be found on Tips for contributing to the SVR Wiki.

Alternatively, if you don't feel confident editing this Wiki (although there is no reason you shouldn't!!), each article also has a "Discussion" page, which can be accessed by clicking the relevant button in the top left hand corner. This allows you to make additions, suggestions, or corrections to a page without making any change to the article itself.


Retrieved from ‘https://www.svrwiki.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=29456’

Navigation menu