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11215 (formerly D2245) 0-6-0 Diesel

Built Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn Ltd., Newcastle, in 1956, Makers No. 7864 Gardner 8L3 engine, 204 HP; rod drive; Weight 30 tons.

One of a large class of locomotives built for BR early in their dieselisation programme, they later became known as class 04. 11215 went new to Neville Hill Depot, Leeds and ended its BR career as D2245 at Goole docks. It was sold in May 1969 to the Derwent Valley Light Railway where it became No.2.The Derwent Valley Light Railway was one of the last commercially operated rural light railways and had a healthy traffic into the 1970's, particularly in bulk grain. It worked on this line, which ran south east from York, until partial closure rendered it surplus. It came to Shackerstone on 17th May 1978. Being vacuum brake fitted it has seen much use on passenger trains and as a shunter by the locomotive department.

Currently not in working order, under repair.

Formerly No.2 4 Wheeled Diesel

Built by Ruston Hornsby Ltd., Lincoln, in 1949, Makers No. 263001; Ruston 4VPH engine, 88HP; chain drive; Weight 20 tons.

This standard 88DS class locomotive was ordered for use at power stations under construction by the British Electricity Authority. It was so used at Carmarthen Bay power station in South Wales and at Staythorpe in Notts. where it remained as an operating loco when construction was complete. Being the smallest loco there, it was little used and on 13th November 1983, it came to Shackerstone. It suffered from a gearbox problem saw little use until 1999. This design perhaps more than any other, established Ruston in the small diesel shunter market after the war. Simple, thoroughly reliable and above all else cheap, they replaced many small steam locos and the class eventually totalled 254 examples built between 1943 and 1967. This loco may have been christened 'Nancy', but no-one is quite sure!

Currently in working condition.

Class 31 A1A - A1A "Brush Veteran" D5518/31101

Built by Brush in October 1958 and was one of the first series, which where known as “Toffee Apples” due to the shape of the drivers control handle. It was involved in a smash in 1967 (one of several apparently) and during the course of repairs at Doncaster it was fitted with headcode panels. It visited at least twice - the first time, it was allocated the lowest running number of the series, 31101, and thus became a bit of celebrity locomotive. The second visit to Swindon was for scrapping in 82/83. As 31101 in green livery and yellow ends with the “barb wire” logo, it became the first Class 31 to work passenger services on the Southern Region and on 4th July 1969 it achieved further status when it hauled the Royal Train conveying the Queen to Tattenham Corner for the Derby Day Race meeting. The loco survived the scrapman again and after languishing in sidings at Swindon for some time was hauled to Doncaster for dual-braking. In the late 80’s, with over 13,000 engine hours behind it, 31101 was being pampered by the Bescott staff as the depot favourite. She was eventually condemned in 1993 and sold to Waterman Railways who eventually sold it on to the Suburban Preservation Society. The 31 arrived at Shackerstone from the East Lancs Railway.

Currently not in working condition, awaiting steelwork repairs.

Class 31 "Calder Hall Power Station" 31130/D5548

Although purchased during summer 1999, it was New Years Eve when 31130 arrived at Shackerstone. It was unloaded on Jan 4th 2000.

Initially purchased as a source of spares for D5518, it has subsequently been decided to restore 31130 to working order. The former D5548 "Calder Hall Power Station" was refurbished at Doncaster during 1985 and received an intermediate overhaul at Doncaster during 1992. in early December 1996 it collided with a ballast wagon somewhere between Bedford and Bletchley. The damage to number two cab was enough to cause its withdrawal from service over Christmas 1996. After a period at Bletchley 31130 was moved to Bescot Depot.

While at Bescot, the number one end traction motor blower and vacuum exhauster were removed, as were two gauges in number two cab otherwise 31130 is complete. Unusually both name plates were still fitted at the time of purchase, although one was subsequently stolen, if this ever surfaces please let us know!

Currently in working condition.

4WDM Motor Rail Simplex No.9921 "Caroline"/"Rusty"

Build in 1959 with a Dorman 50HP engine, weight 8 tonnes, max speed 12 mph. Allegedly it will pull 290 tonnes on the flat, however stopping it might be another thing! It was sold to Hemel Hempstead Lightweight Concrete Co., Herts. It was moved Feb 1983 to Rotamix Ltd, an associated company, in Bedford and stored on various sites. This loco was bought from Howard Bridge and Engineering, Bedford (where it was named "Caroline"), coming to Shackerstone in August 2001. It has since been painted orange and cosmetically modified to resemble the Thomas character "Rusty". This locomotive has always been known as Rusty since arriving at Shackerstone.

Currently has a drive failure.

Class 02 "Diane" D2867 YE 2850 0-4-0 Diesel Hydraulic Loco

Built in Sheffield by the Yorkshire Engine Company in 1961. 179hp Rolls Royce CGNFL engine. It straight into service with BR. During August 1970 the loco was on hire for a short time from BR to Tunnel Cement Ltd Pen-y-fford, North Wales. It was sold to Redland Roadstone Ltd, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire. It moved in 1979 to their rail terminal located at Barrow on Soar, Leicestershire where it was named "Diane". It was acquired by the South Yorkshire Railway in 1994 before arriving at Shackerstone in July 2001.

Currently in working condition.

"Hot Wheels" 0-6-0 Diesel

Made by Andrew Barclay No. 422 of 1958. Gardner 204hp diesel mechanical loco Gardiner 8L3 engine. It started its working life at CEGB Tir John Powerstation Swansea in 1958. Then to East Yelland Powerstation construction site at Bideford, Devon in May 1966. Its next move was in September 1968 to Earley Powerstation, Reading. Then it moved to Farthingstone Silos Ltd, Northampton on 11th April 1978. Here it reiceved its silly name. It moved to South Yorkshire Railway on 15th September 1988. It arrived at Shackerstone from the South Yorkshire Railway 27th July 2001.

Not currently in working condition.

Class 03 180

Built BR Swindon 1962. This loco worked the majority of its BR life in the Southern Region and was modified to include train air brakes "Southern style" with high level air pipes. Moving to East Anglia in the later part of its career it was sold to Mayer Newman of Snailwell, a processor of scrap stock, in 1984. This site at one time operated three 03s and 03 180 became a source of spares during this time its engine was removed. It had not been in use for some time before it moved to the South Yorkshire Railway. It arrived at Shackerstone in September 2001.

In storage - Not expected to return to working condition.

Class 04 D2310

Withdrawn from BR service at Gateshead TMD (GD) in January 1969.

"This loco was a long term resident of Tolworth CCD (Coal Concentration Depot), which was situated alongside Tolworth Station on the Waterloo to Chessington South line, and as someone who was interested in the Class 04's, post BR service, I have numerous photo's of same at Tolworth, both in the maroon livery you show, and in it's previous faded green. During it's last few years at Tolworth it had the company of D2246, now on the South Devon Railway I believe." At Coal Mechanisation Tolworth from 1969 to 1994.
Thanks to Alan Paterson for the above information.

It arrived at Shackerstone from the South Yorkshire Railway in September 2001.

Currently in working condition.

Class 11 12083

12083, is a class 11 shunter, precursor to the 08s. This class were ordered by the LMS not BR. 12083 was built at Derby in 1950, It spent its industrial service at a company called Tilling Construction, usually called Tilcon. It worked at its Grassington Quarry near Skipton in North Yorkshire 1973-1998, in the company of 08 054.

It arrived at Shackerstone from the South Yorkshire Railway in 1st August 2001.

Not currently in working condition.

Class 45 45015

D14 was built at British Railways Derby Works, part of Lot No D2275 (D11-D30), Order number D9650 for locomotives D11-D20. Originally outshopped in on 24th November 1960 in BR Green livery as number D14, she is the oldest surviving Class 45. Withdrawal was caused by a siezed traction motor. After withdrawal, 45015 was dumped in the training compound. The loss of the leaf springs, and brake gear whilst at Toton coupled with the asbesots content, made her difficult to move for disposal and it is perhaps for these reasons that 45015 never made that final journey to the scrapyard. Arrived 23rd October 2002.

This loco is stored away from public access and is not expected to return to working condition.

Ruston 0-4-0 "Hercules"

A bit of a beast by all accounts used to work at some sugar plant somewhere, otherwise I know nothing.

Not currently in working condition, awaiting axle box swap.
 
Bruff Road-Rail Vehicle

Don't where it came from or any history, it may well be several ones cannibalised to make the one working item, or it may not!

Currently in working condition.

Barclay 0-6-0 "Big Momma"

Joining us on the evening 27th Jan 2004 was a Barclays 0-6-0 with Rolls-Royce Engine. I believe it worked orginally at, or somwehere near Ashington Colliery and was known as "Big Momma".

Not currently in working condition.

Class 47 47640 "University of Strathclyde"

After preperation to run mainline, the loco was hauled from Crewe to Derby and then by road to Shackerstone, joining us on 23rd Jan 2004. More stuff here. Built in Loughborough by Brush in 1966.

Not currently in working condition, awaiting cooler bank repairs.

Class 33 33019 D6534 "Griffon"

BRCW Smethwick 1960. December 1960 into traffic. BRCW Works No. DEL126. In December 1960 it was allocated to Hither Green. Then reallocated to Eastleigh in July 1963. January 1984 received an overhall at the works. Then in October 1988 it went to Stewarts Lane. Then back to Eastleigh in September 1990 and named "Griffon" in December 1991. In December 1998 it was withdrawn and stored before being purchased by Fragonset (Now FM Rail).

Currently not in working condition, awaiting bodywork and engine repairs.

Class 08 825

Although generally complete 08 576 has donated quite a few bits to its restorations. The 14th Feb 2006 saw the power unit fire up for the first time, without much excitement, just a couple of leaves flying out of the exhaust. Arrived in October 2005.

Not currently in working condition.

73114 (E6020) 'Stewarts Lane Traction Maintenance Depot'

Built by Vulcan Foundry in 1966 has been returned to running order and can be seen regularly hauling Battlefield trains. It recieved a new coat of paint and large BR logo for our 2005 autumn gala.

Currently in working condition

D5217 / Class 25 067 Bo Bo Diesel, Electric transmission.

Built at BR Derby works in 1963 . Fitted with Sulzer 6LDA28B engine of 1250HP and GEC series 1 electrics. Weight 74 tons.

Originally known as a ‘Derby type 2’s , this loco became BR class 25/1. It was built with vacuum brakes only and a train heating boiler as D5217. It was not converted to dual braking but was renumbered 25067 which it carried thereafter.It entered traffic at Toton then moved to Cricklewood until 1968 when it moved across Willesden. Back to Toton again in 1981 and then a return to Cricklewood in 1982 where it was withdrawn from traffic on 13th December 1982.

After being displayed at various railway exhibitions it was purchased by the Mid Hants. Railway in 1985 where it reverted to its original number D5217. It first arrived from there at Shackerstone on 28th March 1995, before stays elsewehere including Barrowhill. Subsequenty its train heating boiler was restored to use. Arrived in April 2009.

Currently in working condition.

Class 08 528 / D3690

Built new, in BR Green, during 1959 and delivered to Hornsey it left soon after for Hatfield.  After a two year spell it moved to Hitchin. By 1977 it was resident at Thornton before moving again to Stratford Shed (London).  In 1979 it was overhauled and now sported a BR Blue livery and had taken the post of Liverpool Street station pilot. During 1989 it was on the move again this time to Peterborough via Hitchin.  Once here it was overhauled again and repainted into Grey. In 1994 it was resident at March before returning to Peterborough in 1996.

After a short spell at Toton during 1998 it returned again to Peterborough where, apart from movements to Tinsley, it remained until 2004. For the next four years it toured Bescot, Waswood Heath, Toton, Peterborough and Bromford before becoming surplus and dumped in Bescot Yard.  It remained there till July 2010 when it was sold and moved to the Battlefield line.

Despite not being used for some time, the engine was started within days of its arrival and after some other remedial works it was fully operational for the September 2010 diesel gala.

Currently in working condition.

31461

Arrived at Shackerstone on 2nd Feb 2007 for overhaul and TLC.

33008 'Eastleigh'

D6508/33008 ‘Eastleigh’ was built by BRCW at Smethwick in 1960. It was the first of the class to be named, the ceremony taking place at Eastleigh station on the 11th April 1980, where the loco was named ‘Eastleigh’ by the towns Mayor. The 71A Group hoped to purchase the loco following its withdrawal on 7th October 1996. HNRC then bought the loco in 2004 before selling it to a private owner in 2005. It moved from Brush in Loughborough to Shackerstone on 14th Feb 2006.

The loco is contracted to be overhauled and returned to running condition while at Shackerstone.

Class 73 73105/E6011

At Shackerstone for overhaul before return to commercial use.

73105 awaits an engine transplant when funds allow and is currently stored away from public access.

 

Class 56 locos 56086 and 56098

Are at Shackerstone for overhaul. 086 arriving in Feb 2009.

56086 Unserviceable due to auxiliary generator fault.

56098 Unserviceable engine change required.