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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
Acquisition
purchase, 12/1993
Measurements
Length
(mm): 2200
Width
(mm): 960
Material
Metal
Location
National Slate Museum : Room 18 (loco shed)
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