No.5 NCB Austerity (0-6-0ST)

Built by Hunslet  in 1953  (Works No.HE3837). Acquired from NCB Comrie Colliery Fife.

 

See photos provided by Hamish Stevenson & Steve Oakden

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No. 21 (later to become No.5) at East Wemyss 22-9-65

 

This locomotive is currently in store awaiting a major overhaul and is at present partially dismantled. Parts are being acquired to enable this engine to be rebuilt at some time. Major items required are both connecting rods and a cross head complete with slippers. (These have recently been acquired May 06)

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