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Thomas Hill 4wDH (formerly Sentinel 4wVBT built 1949) rebuilt 1960, number 103C "BRC"/"Megan"

Above: Thomas Hill 4wDH 103C in store at Caverswall Road in August 2004 in the company of 111C 

It is difficult to tell at a glance that this diesel started life as a steam locomotive, built by Sentinel of Shrewsbury in 1949. A typical steam Sentinel is represented at Foxfied by slightly later example number 9535 which makes an interesting contrast. This example was one of several converted by Thomas Hill Ltd of Kilnhurst, Rotherham in 1960, and given their works number 103C. The frames, wheels and buffer beams of the Sentinel steam locomotive were retained, and a new cab, superstructure and a Rolls Royce 180hp diesel engine fitted. The resulting locomotive was then supplied to the British Reinforced Concrete Engineering Co Ltd of Stafford. Following the end of rail traffic at the concrete works "BRC" was bought privately for preservation and moved to Foxfield on 24 November 1984, where it is now known as "Megan" and may be seen in Caverswall Road yard.

A very similar locomotive, Thomas Hill number 111C, also arrived at Foxfield in 2002.
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