last orders for Cameron Bridge Distillery locomotive

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last orders for Cameron Bridge Distillery locomotive

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3 жыл бұрын

I thought that I would post this video in the hope that some railway preservation might want to try and save a Ruston & Hornsby built 4w diesel mechanical locomotive, from Cameron Bridge Distillery. The locomotive which is still Operational is now up for disposal at the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway needs to find a new home or sadly it will be for the cutter's torch
Acquired by the SRPS in 1992. Operational.
Built 1952, Ruston & Hornsby, Lincoln. Works No.321733. 88DS type.This locomotive was supplied new to the Distillers Company at Cameron Bridge in July 1952. It worked there until donated to SRPS in 1992.The engine drive is taken through a mechanical gearbox operated hydraulically and then by chains to both axles. The limit to the haulage power of small diesels like this can be the traction force at the rails, and in the case of this locomotive the available force is increased by fitting cast iron weights on both sides under the footplate. Buffers are unsprung and their large area avoids buffer lock on curved or uneven track. The "cow catcher" bars, fitted below both bufferbeams, serve the dual purpose of removing railhead obstructions and also of supporting the locomotive in the event of a derailment.When Britain had industries, many factories had private railway networks, or at least private sidings. Steam locomotives were never economical for use on small industrial systems, and so once diesel shunting locomotives became available in the 1930s, a thriving market developed.
Ruston & Hornsby built diesel locomotives from 1931 to 1967. This 88BHP type was in production from 1938 to 1967, 271 being built for industrial use, mostly for the home market.

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@Anthonywiaczek 3 жыл бұрын

The team at Fife Heritage Railway (based near Cameron Bridge) have previously lodged formal interest but it went unnoticed. A reminder may need to be sent.

@kevinwilliams1602 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely little Loco, someone, please save it for the future. I cannot conceive of a Heritage Railway contemplating destroying a piece of Railway history!!

@16jan1986 3 жыл бұрын

The Danish railroad museum destroid 2 unreplaceable loco because they can not sell it one the overhaul was so far as it was only final assembly

@robertp-i4065 3 жыл бұрын

@@16jan1986 I feel like the ideal situation would be to make it look pretty and put it on display :)

@TankEngine75 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertp-i4065 Yes that's called a Cosmetic restoration

@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland 3 жыл бұрын

It would be criminal to cut it up. Better to give to a Heritage Railway that is just starting up

@MervynPartin 3 жыл бұрын

My review of the Ruston & Hornsby 88DS:- The R&H 88DS may be small, but it can perform some really useful work, pulling some quite heavy loads, especially with the added ballast weights as on this loco. My first experience of this type was commissioning one at Upper Boat Power Station that had been formerly at Cardiff Power Station. Back in the early 70s, we had one at the Didcot Railway Centre- (ex Didcot Power Station project group, nicknamed by one of the society members "FURY" (For Use Round the Yard). It needed a bit of work to make it fully operational- Repairs to the air brake cylinder, conversion from 6V to 12V electrics, repairs to the Wolesley donkey engine (drives the standby starting air compressor if the the receiver has not been recharged from the main engine) and a repaint into green. After that is was used for PW work and general stock movements. On one occasion I had to clear an entire shed road in one movement. If I remember correctly, the consist was "Blue Peter", "Pendennis Castle", the "Biscuit Barrel" (ex Huntley & Palmers fireless loco), a crane tank loco and a coach so probably at least 400 tons. Not bad for 88 horse power. I have not seen this particular loco, but if it is operational, and the chain drive is in good condition, it would be well worth a look by anyone wanting a small loco. The injectors might need a service- some smoke evident- but that is no problem. Just remember that it is compressed air start and the receiver will need inspection. The starting and shut-down procedures are a bit complicated due to the need to bar the engine, maintain the pressure in the gearbox hydraulic accumulator, and recharge the starting air, but you soon get used to the routine. I sincerely hope that it finds a good new home.

@jintyorder7337 3 жыл бұрын

It would be criminal to scrap this little guy, I hope it gets saved.

@chriswilson2431 3 жыл бұрын

It’s very sad to think that regardless of the fact they no longer require it, that they’d consider cutting it up for scrap. Even to just offer it for free providing transport is organised by the new owner, would be better than scrapping it. Let’s hope someone who can, will save this little beauty.

@stephenhunter70 3 жыл бұрын

My answer to that is Do Not Scrap It, find another group who would be interested in taking it over.

@Match2100 3 жыл бұрын

I find it absolutely reprehensible that a railway preservation group would even remotely consider scrapping a running locomotive! The group I am involved with scrapped a loco that required restoration but was largely complete and I am still very bitter about it to this day.

@ngauge22 3 жыл бұрын

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@FrogandFlangeVideo 3 жыл бұрын

What a cool video !! Thanks for sharing it.

@bulletz9280 3 жыл бұрын

I'm frequently disgusted by the number of "preservation" railways that will threaten to cut up the historic locomotives they're meant to be saving. Imagine the owners of a historic manor saying "sorry, unless we make some more money we're going to have to knock section down". Are we really supposed to believe that they won't survive as a going concern if they use up 20 feet of track to store this little loco on? Heritage charities that do this deserve to lose their charity status.

@BOBSTERHST125 3 жыл бұрын

Boness should donate it to the Fife Heritage Railway, or keep it for their muesuem. Be sad to see the little fella get cut up.

@GTown054 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool train and a very cool shot, well done you have my like and sub. Greetings from Zimbabwe:)

@eliotreader8220 3 жыл бұрын

i hope they will find a new home for this Diesel shunter it only needs a new coat of paint

@trisrush9155 3 жыл бұрын

If you are struggling to re home the loco, give Ray a shout at Tractionads website, he has dealt in this kind of stuff for years and I’m sure would be able to help find a new custodian.

@dickdewit8433 3 жыл бұрын

Just ask LMM he might want an other Ruston

@railnut21 3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that.

@lmm 3 жыл бұрын

I'd gladly have it 😂

@smalllocoguy770 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it Lawrie it'll fit right in at the MSLR👍

@D5300noah 3 жыл бұрын

Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels oh your here I met you at stratfold barn

@bindonrail46 3 жыл бұрын

Prices on the web seem to suggest £140 per ton scrap value, loco is 20 tons, so if they are prepared to sell it for scrap then I guess the price starts at around £2800...

@pulaski1 3 жыл бұрын

That price is wholesale, delivered. In reality someone selling "on site" scrap to a deal would be lucky to get half that, as it would need to be moved, and the scrap dealer needs to make a profit.