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}}’William’ was one of a number of Ruston and Hornsby 165 h.p. diesel shunters acquired by the SVR. It was intended for use but was ultimately cannibalised for spares. | }}’William’ was one of a number of Ruston and Hornsby 165 h.p. diesel shunters acquired by the SVR. It was intended for use but was ultimately cannibalised for spares. | ||
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The locomotive was built by Ruston and Hornsby of Lincoln as Works No 408297 of 1957. It was delivered new to the Patent Shaft Steelworks at Wednesbury in January 1957<ref name=SVR58>SVR News 58</ref>. | The locomotive was built by Ruston and Hornsby of Lincoln as Works No 408297 of 1957. It was delivered new to the Patent Shaft Steelworks at Wednesbury in January 1957<ref name=SVR58>SVR News 58</ref>. | ||
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The locomotive was one of four acquired from Patent Shaft during 1980, arriving on 28 October in that year.<ref name=SVR58/> It was initially given the name ‘William’ and was intended, after restoration, to replace [[Ruston and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter 319290 |Red Ruston 319290]] as the P.Way Department's engine,<ref name=SVR133>SVR News 133 p. 62. “The Early SVR Shunters” (Chris Magner)</ref> but was ultimately cannibalised for spare parts around 1984<ref name="HolroydeFacebook20160215">[https://www.facebook.com/groups/2360466988/permalink/10153423056641989/?comment_id=10153425877276989 Comment by David Holroyde on SVR Unofficial Facebook Group]</ref>. | The locomotive was one of four acquired from Patent Shaft during 1980, arriving on 28 October in that year.<ref name=SVR58/> It was initially given the name ‘William’ and was intended, after restoration, to replace [[Ruston and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter 319290 |Red Ruston 319290]] as the P.Way Department's engine,<ref name=SVR133>SVR News 133 p. 62. “The Early SVR Shunters” (Chris Magner)</ref> but was ultimately cannibalised for spare parts around 1984<ref name="HolroydeFacebook20160215">[https://www.facebook.com/groups/2360466988/permalink/10153423056641989/?comment_id=10153425877276989 Comment by David Holroyde on SVR Unofficial Facebook Group]</ref>. | ||
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*[[Former Residents#Diesel locomotives|Former Residents]] | *[[Former Residents#Diesel locomotives|Former Residents]] | ||
*[[Diesel Locomotives]] | *[[Diesel Locomotives]] | ||
Revision as of 22:51, 18 September 2018
| RustonRuston and Hornsby Ltd. of Lincoln, engineer and locomotive manufacturer acquired by English Electric in 1966. Also, Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd established in 1930 and jointly owned by Ruston and Hornsby and Bucyrus-Erie (US) and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter 408297 William | |
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| Built By | RustonRuston and Hornsby Ltd. of Lincoln, engineer and locomotive manufacturer acquired by English Electric in 1966. Also, Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd established in 1930 and jointly owned by Ruston and Hornsby and Bucyrus-Erie (US) & Hornsby |
| Configuration | 0-4-0 |
| Power type | Diesel Mechanical |
| Status | Scrapped |
| Other Numbers | Works No 408297/1957 |
| History | |
| Built | 1957 |
| Designed By | RustonRuston and Hornsby Ltd. of Lincoln, engineer and locomotive manufacturer acquired by English Electric in 1966. Also, Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd established in 1930 and jointly owned by Ruston and Hornsby and Bucyrus-Erie (US) & Hornsby |
| Type | DM165 |
| 1980 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
| Technical | |
| Length | 22ft 1in |
| Weight | 28t |
11509 in service
The locomotive was built by RustonRuston and Hornsby Ltd. of Lincoln, engineer and locomotive manufacturer acquired by English Electric in 1966. Also, Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd established in 1930 and jointly owned by Ruston and Hornsby and Bucyrus-Erie (US) and Hornsby of Lincoln as Works No 408297 of 1957. It was delivered new to the Patent Shaft Steelworks at Wednesbury in January 1957[1].
11509 in preservation
The locomotive was one of four acquired from Patent Shaft during 1980, arriving on 28 October in that year.[1] It was initially given the name ‘William’ and was intended, after restoration, to replace Red Ruston 319290 as the P.WayPermanent Way Department's engine,[2] but was ultimately cannibalised for spare parts around 1984[3].
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway News 58
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 133 p. 62. “The Early SVRSevern Valley Railway Shunters” (Chris Magner)
- ↑ Comment by David Holroyde on SVR Unofficial Facebook Group
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