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Class 03 D2063 (03063)
(Photo: David Ballard)
Brief Outline
The Class 03's (as they became) were originally produced
from 1947 by the Drewry Car Company.
They were developed by British Railways and built in BR's
workshops at Swindon and Doncaster. They used mechanical
transmission with a five speed gearbox and a reverse gear,
giving a top speed of 28 mph. 230 were built for shunting
and station piloting duties. Occasionally they were used
for branch freight. They lasted until they were finally
withdrawn in the late nineties.
D2063 was built in 1959 and was initially allocated to
York. It was withdrawn in the 1987 while allocated to
Gateshead.
It came to the NNR in 2000.
Key Facts
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Number |
D2063 03063 |
| Name |
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| Class |
03 |
| Wheel arrangement |
0-6-0DM |
| Power/Transmission |
Diesel Mechanical |
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Company |
BR |
| Builder |
Doncaster |
| Works No |
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| Built |
1959 |
| Owner |
Private |
| Date of acquisition by current owner |
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| Current Condition |
In service |
| Location |
NNR |
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