1947 Dorman 2DL engine

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1947 Dorman 2DL engine; A bit of Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Topic Started: 7 Sep 2009, 07:44 PM (102 Views)
Badger064ST	7 Sep 2009, 07:44 PM Post #1
Driver Posts: 253 Group: MRMT Trustees Member #44 Joined: September 29, 2006	The Kirklees Light Railway wishes to dispose of its 1947 built Dorman 2DL diesel engine. This engine has been stored for some years but previously saw service in the railways diesel locomotive Jay. The engine was acquired second hand and had previously been used in one of the Hudswell Clarke locomotives at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, we suspect the A1 but it is certainly one of the ones that was overhauled at Ravenglass. We don't want to scrap the engine but the scrapman eyes it longingly every time he comes. It is now in the way, so if you need an old low reving diesel engine that makes a reassuring asthmatic thud thud rather than a modern far eastern purr this could be for you. It is a massive lump so would really only be suitable for somthing 12 1/4 inch gauge up. I would not recommend it for regular commerical service as it is now 62 years old but for occassional heritage use it could be ideal (yes I know there are locomotives with comparable engines in everyday or regular use but this engine has lived!) If you are interested or know of anyone who might be please contact either Ian Screeton or myself at the Kirklees Light Railway on 01484 865727 or email me at stuart@kirkleeslightrailway.com We simply must find a new home for this engine as pressure is mounting. Stuart Ross
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Narrow Rails	7 Sep 2009, 08:47 PM Post #2
Driver Posts: 288 Group: Member Member #202 Joined: July 31, 2007	Stuart, email sent. Kelvin.
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peterbryant	7 Sep 2009, 09:30 PM Post #3
Director Posts: 2,160 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 14, 2006	Interesting to hear about the engine, I thought it was still in Jay! Might be appropriate in the Hudswell Clarke home 'North Bay Railway Museum' once they get it built? Thanks Peter Edited by peterbryant, 7 Sep 2009, 09:32 PM.
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