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
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BO-BO, 112bhp, 6-cylinder mainline diesel locomotive
DESIGNED BY RH&DR
BUILT BY TMA Engineering in 1989 -
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE.Perkins 6 cylinder DieselPOWER RATING.112hpOVERALL LENGTH.20'BOGIE WHEEL DIAMETER.18"DRIVE.
Twin disc gearbox and torque converter to prop shaft driven worm boxes on each axleCURRENT LIVERY.Blue and Silver