Recognition
and Equipment information
Class
05
|
Recognition
and Equipment information
|
|
|
Class
05
|
|
|
| This batch of Hunslet 0-6-0s can be described as one of the more successful early shunting types. First introduced in 1955 a production run of 120 locos followed over the next few years in two slightly different designs, mainly involving the cab window arrangement and wheel diameter, design changes were also incorporated in the buffer beam and buffer style. The locos were fitted with vacuum train brakes from new and powered by the reliable Gardner 8L3 power unit giving 204hp. The fleet originally painted in standard BR black, were later repainted standard loco green and one member remained in operation under the departmental banner until 1983 working on the Isle of White where it was classified under the TOPS system as Class 05. No. 05001 is now preserved on the Isle of White. |
| The pioneer loco of the build, No. 11136, later renumbered to D2550 is seen shunting at Ipswich when brand new, along one of the smaller Hunslet 0-4-0 dock shunters. CJM Collection. |