Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 Diesel Mechanical Locomotive No.4 �Naworth�

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Locomotive Details:-

This diesel mechanical locomotive was constructed in 1952 by Hudswell-Clarke & Co. of Leeds, works no. DM819, as a flameproof, underground mine locomotive for the National Coal Board. These locomotives were distributed by Huwood & Co., of Gateshead, hence the trade name �Huwood-Hudswell�. It was delivered new to Horden Colliery, County Durham as their No. 2 (Plant 2304/7), where it remained in service underground until withdrawn in February 1979, when it was sent to Ashington Colliery Workshops, Northumberland. It was bought by the Durham Narrow Gauge Group in 1981 and transported to Alston.

The major conversion of this locomotive included the removal of those parts necessary for underground use, a full mechanical overhaul, fabrication of a new cab and bodywork, alteration of the air-braking system, and fitting of an electric starter motor.

It entered service during the 1988 operating season and is now the mainstay of the diesel fleet.

This locomotive is fitted with a 100 horse power, 6-cylinder Gardner 6LW diesel engine, with a fluid coupling driving a Bostock and Bramley synchro self shifting air change, 3 speed gear box. The final drive is by jackshaft and coupling rods, giving maximum speeds of 3.8, 7.3 and 14 mph, and a maximum tractive effort of 8410 lbs (3815 kg).

Photo: Hudswell-Clarke 0-6-0 diesel locomotive �Naworth� photographed during a display of South Tynedale Railway locomotives at Alston Station during the Steam Gala Weekend on 19th September 1998.

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Dimensions and livery:-

Original dimensions:-
Weight = 15 tons, length = 16 ft 8 in. (5,080 mm). Width = 4 ft 0 in. (1,219 mm). Overall height = 4 ft 6 in. (1,372 mm).
Wheel diameter = 2 ft 2 in. (660 mm). Wheelbase = 5 ft 6 in. (1,676 mm).

Rebuilt dimensions:-
Weight = 12 tons. Length = 15 ft 5 in. (4,699mm). Width = 5 ft 7 in. (1,702mm). Height to top of cab = 8 ft 11 in. (2,718mm).
Wheel diameter = 2 ft 1 in. (635mm). Wheelbase = 5 ft 4 in. (1,626mm).

Livery:-
Maroon body, with black frames and wheels, red coupling rods and buffer beams.

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