Ruston and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter 319290
| Ruston and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter 319290 | |
|---|---|
 'D2957' at Bewdley in May 2017, newly renumbered 319290 | |
| Built By | Ruston & Hornsby |
| Configuration | 0-6-0 |
| Power type | Diesel Mechanical |
| Status | Operational |
| Loco Number | 319290 |
| Other Numbers | D2957 (fictitious) |
| History | |
| Built | 1952 |
| Designed By | Ruston & Hornsby |
| Type | DM165 |
| 1972 | Arrived on SVR |
| Technical | |
| Length | 22ft 1in |
| Weight | 28t |
Contents
319290 in Service
319290 is one of a number of 165 h.p. diesel shunters at the SVR, and is one of the diesel-mechanical variety. It was built by Ruston and Hornsby of Lincoln as works number 319290 of 1953 for use by Robertson Thain at their Ellesmere Port ironworks, and since 1960 by B.I.P. Chemicals at Langley Green.
319290 in Preservation
319290 was the first Ruston and Hornsby shunter acquired by the SVR, being purchased from B.I.P by SVR(H) in March 1972. Originally the locomotive had no number other than its works number, although it was commonly referred to as the “Red Ruston”. It saw regular use in the SVR’s early days on Engineers’ trains, but now acts as yard shunter in Bewdley Down Yard
For some years the locomotive carried a BR livery with the fictitious number D2957. However in May 2017 it was repainted and renumbered 319290. It is maintained by the Bewdley Carriage & Wagon Department.
Gallery
319290, numbered D2957, at Bewdley in 2015
319290 with STW equipment
See also
Diesel Locomotives
Bewdley Carriage & Wagon Department
List of preservation groups
Locomotives running under different identities
References
SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition
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