Ruston and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter 408297 William

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Ruston and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter 408297 William
Built By Ruston & Hornsby
Configuration 0-4-0
Power type Diesel Mechanical
Status Scrapped
Other Numbers Works No 408297/1957
History
Built 1957
Designed By Ruston & Hornsby
Type DM165
1980 Arrived on SVR
Technical
Length 22ft 1in
Weight 28t

Diesel Locomotives

’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. 

11509 in service[edit | edit source]

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[1].

11509 in preservation[edit | edit source]

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.Way Department's engine,[2] but was ultimately cannibalised for spare parts around 1984[3].

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 SVR News 58
  2. SVR News 133 p. 62. “The Early SVR Shunters” (Chris Magner)
  3. Comment by David Holroyde on SVR Unofficial Facebook Group
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