Stock details

0-6-0 DM RH 395303 of 1956

Pictures:

A view of 0-6-0 DM RH 395303 of 1956 at T J Thomson's Stockton yard (to right of the class 37!)

General information:

This locomotive was built at the Boultham Works of Ruston & Hornsby Ltd, Lincoln as part of Lot ? of their mark 165DS. It is powered by 155hp water cooled straight-six cylindered Ruston 6VPHL diesel engine (W/No. ?), which drives through a mechanical transmission with final drive though a jackshaft and the coupling rods. It is capable of a max speed of ?. It is a coupled six wheel design and weighs 30 tons.

History (as known):

• ??/??/???? - West Auckland CCD.
• ??/??/1997 - Moved to T. J. Thomson & Son Ltd., Stockton for disposal.

Thanks to Alex Betteney & Geoff Loynes for help with tracing history. Any corrections or further info gratefully received.

Current status and work:

This loco is currently located in one of the shunter lines at T. J. Thomson's Stockton yard, and time is running out for preservation as cutting is probable. After viewing this locomotive on 20th June 2003 it was decided to begin purchase negotiations, but the asking price of at least £5,000 is outside our finances, so it will not be purchased just yet.