Manx Electric Locomotive 23
Dr. R.P. Hendry (or "Locomotive 23") is the only locomotive operated by the Manx Electric Railway (MER) on the Isle of Man.
| No. 23 Dr. R.P. Hendry | |
|---|---|
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| Manufacturer | I.o.M.T. & E.P. Co. |
| Built at | Derby Castle Depôt |
| Constructed | 1900 |
| Number built | 1 |
| Formation | Loco (With Wagons) |
| Capacity | Non-Passenger Vehicle |
| Operator(s) | Manx Electric Railway |
| Depot(s) | Derby Castle Depôt |
| Specifications | |
| Electric system(s) | 550 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead |
| Braking system(s) | Hand Only |
| Track gauge | 3 ft (914 mm) |
Constructed by the railway company in 1900, and later rebuilt with wagon bodies on either side, the locomotive is now privately owned. It was restored in 1983 and operated as part of the centenary and subsequent celebrations, painted in the "Isle of Man Tramways & Electric Power Co. Ltd." livery. In 1993 the vehicle was named "Dr R. Preston Hendry" in recognition of the man who did so much to save the railways of the island at a difficult time.
The locomotive is currently stored off-site by its owner, but it is hoped to return it to home metals on the MER in the future, for possible use on demonstration and/or permanent way duties.
References
- Mike Goodwyn (1993). Manx Electric. Platform Five. ISBN 978-1-872524-52-8.
- Keith Pearson (1992). 100 Years Of Manx Electric Railway. Leading Edge. ISBN 0-948135-38-7.
- Robert Hendry (1978). Manx Electric Album. Hillside Publishing. ISBN 0-9505933-0-3.
- Norman Jones (1994). Isle Of Man Tramways. Foxline Publishing. ISBN 1-870119-32-0.
Sources
- Manx Manx Electric Railway Fleetlist (2002) Manx Electric Railway Society
- Island Island Images: Manx Electric Railway Pages (2003) Jon Wornham
- Official Official Tourist Department Page (2009) Isle Of Man Heritage Railways