No. 5 Hunslet 40HP
Hunslet 40HP Diesel Locomotive
Hunslet 40HP No.6285 was built for an iron ore mine in Cumbria, northern England. It operated underground on a 2'6" gauge system. Unlike in a coal mine where the risk of gas explosion is greater, it did not need to be flame-proof so the electrics were unshielded. The exhaust was fitted with a conditioner, necessary for underground operation.
It returned at some time to Hunslet for regauging to 2', and then was eventually sold to Saunders & Forster Steel Stockholders of Stratford, East London after passing through several dealers.
The locomotive was later purchased from S&F by a WHR member. On arrival at Gelert's Farm, the cab was removed and the conditioner bypassed. Seen from the front, No.5 has a distinctive asymmetrical profile, with the maker's badge in art deco style diagonally across the front grille.
Specifications
| Builder | Hunslet, Leeds | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Built | 1968 | ||
| Works number | 6285 | ||
| Type | 40HP | ||
| Wheel arrangement | 4 wheel | ||
| Driving wheel diameter | 17½" | 444mm | |
| Engine | 40hp Diesel engine | 30kW | |
| Transmission | Hydraulic | ||
| Final drive | Chain | ||
| Weight | 5 tonnes | ||
| Arrived W.H.R. | late 1980 | ||
| Owners | WHR Member | ||
| Previous owners | S&F Steel Stockholders, Stratford | ||
See Also
- More photos of the WHHR works diesel locomotives.
No.5 at Gelerts Farm Works 1990s.
