Class 09 Shunter D4107 (09 019) prepares to depart from Bishops Lydeard with one of the 17 shuttle services that ran to the Norton Fitzwarren platform over the weekend of 5/6th August 2023. Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6575 (33 057) was at the rear of the shuttle while sister D6566 (33 048) stood alongside with the arrival from Minehead. Pictured on Saturday 5th August 2023 by Josh Brinsford © CC BY-NC 3.0
Current Status: Operational – based at Bishops Lydeard.
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Technical Specification
Engine: English Electric 6K diesel
Transmission: Electric
Weight: 49 tons
Length: 29ft 3 ins
Output: 350 hp
Tractive effort: 26,000 lb
BR Power Rating: Not Applicable
Speed: 27.5 mph max
Fuel Capacity: 668 gallons (litres)
Wheels: 0-6-0 wheelbase 11 ft 6 ins (m)
History
Manufacturer: BR Horwich Works
Year built: 1961
BR Class: Not Applicable
Introduced: 1959
Number Built: 26
Role: shunting duties
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