Hunslet 0-4-0 Diesel Mechanical Locomotive No. 11 �Cumbria�

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Locomotive Details:-

This diesel mechanical locomotive was built in 1967 by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds, as works no. 6646, it was supplied new to the 2 ft 6 in gauge, Broughton Moor NATO Ammunition Depot, Department of the Environment, Maryport, Cumbria where it operated until withdrawn in 1987. It was originally purchased by S. Morgan, a scrap merchant in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. It was bought several members of the South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society, known as the Durham Narrow Gauge Group in 1990 and it was transported to Alston.

Shortly after its arrival at the South Tynedale Railway, the locomotive received a major rebuild, which included alteration of the air brakes, while retaining the air driven starter motor, a full mechanical overhaul and it was regauged to 2 ft.

The locomotive is fitted with a 60 horse power, 4-cylinder Gardner 4LW diesel engine, connected to a torque convertor driving a single speed Hunslet gear-box, with hydraulic clutches for forward and reverse. The final chain drive gives a maximum speed of 7 mph, and a maximum tractive effort of 4750 lbs (2155 kg).

It is a works train locomotive, as it is not suitable for use on passenger trains.

Photo: Hunslet 0-4-0 diesel mechanical locomotive No. 11 �Cumbria� being refueled at Alston engine shed on Saturday 30th September 2006. Photograph by Daniel McIntyre.

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Dimensions and livery:-

Original dimensions:-

Weight = 9 tons.
Length = 15 ft 5 in. (4700 mm).
Width = 4 ft 3 in. (1294 mm).
Overall height = 7 ft 3in. (2210 mm).
Wheel diameter = 2 ft 0 in. (610 mm).
Wheelbase = 4 ft 7 in. (1397 mm).

Livery:-

Apple green bodywork, black frames, red wheels and buffer beams.

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For more information about the South Tynedale Railway, please contact:-

THE SOUTH TYNEDALE RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY,
Registered Office Address:-
The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3JB.
Telephone 01434 381696.
Talking timetable - Telephone 01434 382828.
Registered Charity No. 514939.
Limited by Guarantee: Company Registration No. 1850832 (England).

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This page was last updated in 24th January 2007.
� South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society 2007.

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