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Ruston and Hornsby 201970

This is an example of the small narrow gauge (600mm gauge) industrial shunters built by Ruston & Hornsby which used it's 2VTO diesel engine.
201970 at Statfold Barn


Information
Number built: 1
Built: 1940
Builder: Ruston & Hornsby
Motor: Ruston & Hornsby 2VTO diesel
Power: 13 hp (9.7 kW
Formation: 4wDM

The locomotive was used by Bierrum & Partners until 1968 when it entered preservation and has had a varied second career for a number of light railways and museums including the Ffestiniog Railway where it was used by the engineers department. It is currently at the Statfold Barn Railway.
Works plate
The cab and controls

The locomotive carries the name Alistair