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 |
’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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