Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 DM Locomotive No.15 �Old Hairy�

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Locomotive Details:-

This 0-6-0 diesel mechanical locomotive, No.15, was originally built by Hudswell, Clarke and Company Limited at their Leeds workshops in 1965, as works no. DM1366. The bodywork of the locomotive was being rebuilt by John Bailey, the former chief locomotive engineer of the South Tynedale Railway, during the years from 1995 until his very unfortunate death in October 1998, he fitted the running boards, bonnet frames and large cab shown in the photograph opposite.

The locomotive formerly worked for National Coal Board, North East Area.

John�s wife, Susan Bailey decided to send the locomotive to the Yorkshire Engine Company workshops to finish the rebuilding of the bodywork, which included fitting side doors on the cab, the control desk and glazing, plus the top covers over the engine, it was transported there in May 1999.

This locomotive left the works of the Yorkshire Engine Company on 19th October 1999 and returned to Alston and it was largely complete, in addition to those mentioned above, other work involved the axle lubrication system and the fitting of a silencer and exhaust, it was painted in primer only and the final coats of paint are being applied at Alston.

It is to be officially named �Old Hairy� for which nameplates have already been cast, which was the nickname that Susan called John, due to his bearded facal appearance.

Photo: Hudswell-Clarke 0-6-0 diesel mechanical locomotive No.15 photographed outside the carriage shed at Alston in May 1999.

Diesel Locomotive No. 15 tested in passenger service during Easter, May and June 2002

Hudswell Clarke 100 h.p. diesel locomotive was tested in passenger service during Good Friday and Easter Saturday 2002. The paintwork on the bodywork of the locomotive is still to be completed, but in other respects the locomotive is nearly complete. A large metal numberplate -No.15 and metal nameplates �Old Hairy� have now been fitted to the locomotive.

The photograph shows the locomotive at Kirkhaugh Station on a passenger train during Easter Saturday 30th March 2002.

The name - Old Hairy - is a tribute to the late former South Tynedale Railway locomotive engineer - John Bailey, who was responsible for the rebuilding and conversion of the locomotive from its underground mines locomotive condition to the current condition with some later assistance from the Yorkshire Engine Company works. This locomotive is also used occasionally on passenger services, especially for driver training.

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Dimensions:-

To be advised.

Livery:-

Dark green body.

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