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Hudson Hunslet RNAD Broughton Moor Shunters

Royal Naval Armaments Depot (RNAD) Broughton Moor in Cumbria had an extensive railway network, including an internal system in 762mm gauge. These four shunters were amongst those operated at the depot and were built in 1939.
HH 2019 preserved at the Statfold Barn Railway


Information
Number built: 4
Built: 1939
Builder: Hunslet for Robert Hudson
Motor: Ailsa Craig CF2 diesel
Power: 50 hp (37 kW)
Wheel arrangement: 0-4-0DM

The diesel shunters had diesel mechanical transmission and were flameproof (obviously due to the presence of explosives and combustible materials!) The railway system was closed down in 1932 and the remaining railway stock (standard and narrow gauge sold off).
Cab view of 2019, the maker's plate can also be seen

Rear view of 2019