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{{Infobox diesel loco | {{Infobox diesel loco | ||
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|construc = Ruston & Hornsby | |construc = Ruston & Hornsby | ||
|wheels = 0-6-0 | |wheels = 0-6-0 | ||
|power = Diesel Mechanical | |power = Diesel Mechanical | ||
|status = Operational | |status = Operational | ||
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| − | |othernos = | + | |othernos = D2957 (fictitious) |
|designed = Ruston & Hornsby | |designed = Ruston & Hornsby | ||
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==D2957 in Preservation== | ==D2957 in Preservation== | ||
| − | 319290 was the first Ruston and Hornsby shunter acquired by the S, and is VR, being purchased from B.I.P by [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] in March 1972. Originally the locomotive had no number other than its works number 319290, although it was commonly referred to as the “Red Ruston”. It saw regular use in the SVR’s early days on Engineers’ trains, but now acts as yard shunter in [[Bewdley Down Yard]] | + | [[Image:D2957STW.jpg |thumb|350px|left| D2957 with STW equipment]] |
| + | 319290 was the first Ruston and Hornsby shunter acquired by the S, and is VR, being purchased from B.I.P by [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] in March 1972. Originally the locomotive had no number other than its works number 319290, although it was commonly referred to as the “Red Ruston”. It saw regular use in the SVR’s early days on Engineers’ trains, but now acts as yard shunter in [[Bewdley Down Yard]] | ||
| + | For some years the locomotive carried a BR livery with the fictitious number D2957. However in May 2017 it was repainted and renumbered 319290. It is maintained by the [[Bewdley Carriage & Wagon Department]]. | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
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| − | + | File:D2957_20150307.jpg |319290, numbered D2957, at Bewdley in 2015 | |
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| RustonRuston and Hornsby Ltd. of Lincoln, engineer and locomotive manufacturer acquired by English Electric in 1966. Also, Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd established in 1930 and jointly owned by Ruston and Hornsby and Bucyrus-Erie (US) and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter 319290 | |
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 'D2957' at Bewdley in May 2017, newly renumbered 319290 | |
| Built By | RustonRuston and Hornsby Ltd. of Lincoln, engineer and locomotive manufacturer acquired by English Electric in 1966. Also, Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd established in 1930 and jointly owned by Ruston and Hornsby and Bucyrus-Erie (US) & Hornsby |
| Configuration | 0-6-0 |
| Power type | Diesel Mechanical |
| Status | Operational |
| Loco Number | 319290 |
| Other Numbers | D2957 (fictitious) |
| History | |
| Built | 1952 |
| Designed By | RustonRuston and Hornsby Ltd. of Lincoln, engineer and locomotive manufacturer acquired by English Electric in 1966. Also, Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd established in 1930 and jointly owned by Ruston and Hornsby and Bucyrus-Erie (US) & Hornsby |
| Type | DM165 |
| 1972 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
| Technical | |
| Length | 22ft 1in |
| Weight | 28t |
D2957 in Service
D2957 is one of a number of 165 h.p. diesel shunters at the SVRSevern Valley Railway, and is one of the diesel-mechanical variety. It was built by RustonRuston and Hornsby Ltd. of Lincoln, engineer and locomotive manufacturer acquired by English Electric in 1966. Also, Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd established in 1930 and jointly owned by Ruston and Hornsby and Bucyrus-Erie (US) and Hornsby of Lincoln as works number 319290 of 1953 for use by Robertson Thain at their Ellesmere Port ironworks, and since 1960 by B.I.P. Chemicals at Langley Green.
D2957 in Preservation
319290 was the first RustonRuston and Hornsby Ltd. of Lincoln, engineer and locomotive manufacturer acquired by English Electric in 1966. Also, Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd established in 1930 and jointly owned by Ruston and Hornsby and Bucyrus-Erie (US) and Hornsby shunter acquired by the S, and is VR, being purchased from B.I.P by SVR(H) in March 1972. Originally the locomotive had no number other than its works number 319290, although it was commonly referred to as the “Red RustonRuston and Hornsby Ltd. of Lincoln, engineer and locomotive manufacturer acquired by English Electric in 1966. Also, Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd established in 1930 and jointly owned by Ruston and Hornsby and Bucyrus-Erie (US)”. It saw regular use in the SVRSevern Valley Railway’s early days on Engineers’ trains, but now acts as yard shunter in Bewdley Down Yard
For some years the locomotive carried a BRBritish Rail or British Railways livery with the fictitious number D2957. However in May 2017 it was repainted and renumbered 319290. It is maintained by the Bewdley Carriage & Wagon Department.
Gallery
319290, numbered D2957, at Bewdley in 2015
See also
Diesel Locomotives
Bewdley Carriage & Wagon Department
List of preservation groups
References
SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
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