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Captain Howey

Delivered in 1989 this locomotive ran without nameplates and was known as 'Number 14', but from 16th June 2001 that all changed when she received the name 'Captain Howey' after the founder of the RH&DR.

The loco received a royal blue and silver livery in time for the Millennium and for her naming ceremony.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

  • BO-BO, 112bhp, 6-cylinder mainline diesel locomotive

    DESIGNED BY RH&DR

    BUILT BY TMA Engineering in 1989
  • SPECIFICATIONS

    ENGINE.Perkins 6 cylinder Diesel
    POWER RATING.112hp
    OVERALL LENGTH.20'
    BOGIE WHEEL DIAMETER.18"
    DRIVE.
    Twin disc gearbox and torque converter to prop shaft driven worm boxes on each axle
    CURRENT LIVERY.Blue and Silver
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