Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Diesel locomotive

Ruston & Hornsby Ltd. (Manufacturer)

A narrow gauge (1'11½"/600mm) four-wheeled diesel mechanical locomotive, powered by a 2 cylinder 18/21 h.p. Lister unit, coupled to a 3 speed gear box. Locomotive name 'Cilgwyn', number '175414'.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

1993.315

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Cilgwyn Slate Quarry Co.
Association Type: User
Date: 1936-1938
Place: Caernarvonshire
Associated Person/Body: Moel Tryfan Slate Quarry Co.
Association Type: User
Date: 1938-1974
Place: Caernarvonshire
Associated Person/Body: Welsh Highland Railway
Association Type: User
Date: 1974-1993
Place: Caernarvonshire

Creation/Production

Ruston & Hornsby Ltd.
Role: Production
Role: Manufacturer
Place: Lincoln
Period: 1936

Acquisition

purchase, 12/1993

Measurements

Length (mm): 2200
Width (mm): 960

Material

Metal

Categories

Rail Transport Slate Gwynedd (county name) 1930s Cilgwyn

Classification

transportation
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