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Locomotive No. 9 |
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Locomotive No. 9 |
Locomotive Details:-This diesel mechanical locomotive was built in 1952 by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds, works no. 4109, as a flameproof underground mine locomotive for the National Coal Board. It was supplied new to Horden Colliery, County Durham (Plant No. 2403/50). It was converted from underground to surface use at the N.C.B. Ashington Central Workshops, in Northumberland in 1975, before returning to Horden in 1977 to shunt the surface yard. It was returned to Ashington in 1982 prior to transfer to the driver training centre at Seaham, County Durham where it was in use until it was bought by the Durham Narrow Gauge Group in 1987.
The locomotive was purchased by the South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society in 1991, and conversion work was carried out to include the modification of the air system for use in passenger service, while retaining the air driven starter motor. The footplate has been widened, a new cab built, new engine covers and drag boxes fabricated and a full mechanical overhaul was carried out.
The locomotive is fitted with a 70 horse power, 4-cylinder Gardner 4LW diesel engine, with Hunslet clutch, driving a Hunslet 4 speed, air change, gear-box. The final drive is by jackshaft and coupling rods, giving maximum speeds of 4.5, 6.5, 10 and 15.5 mph and maximum tractive effort of 5150 lbs (2336 kg).
Photographs:-
Above photo: Diesel locomotive No. 9 outside Alston engine shed on Saturday 30th September 2006 in current grey livery, with orange stripe on body, black running boards and red buffer beam and coupling rods. Photograph by Daniel McIntyre.Below photo: Diesel locomotive No.9, in former red livery, heads a South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society members only train at Alston Station, with Hudswell-Clarke 0-6-0 diesel mechanical locomotive No.4 �Naworth� behind it, to take members on a ride along the line prior to attending the Annual General Meeting of the Society several years ago. Photograph by Daniel McIntyre.
Dimensions and livery:-Original dimensions:-
Weight = 10 tons.
Length = 16 ft 0 in. (4,877 mm).
Width = 3 ft 11 in. (1,194 mm).
Overall height = 6 ft 10 in. (2,083 mm).
Wheel diameter = 1 ft 11in. (584 mm).
Wheelbase = 4 ft 5 in. (1,346 mm).Rebuilt dimensions:-
Weight = 11 tons.
Width = 5 ft 10 in. (1,778 mm).
Height to top of cab = 9 ft 0 in. (2,743 mm).Livery:-
Current livery from 2006:-
Grey body with orange stripe, black running boards, red coupling rods and buffer beams.Previous livery, prior to 2006:-
Maroon body, black frames and wheels, red coupling rods and buffer beams.
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).E-mail enquiries - please click on links below:
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