11140 1956-05-08 Ipswich MPD
BR Hunslet 'O5' class diesel shunter No. 11140. Built by Hunslet Engineering Co. Ltd. of Leeds in May 1956 and withdrawn in January 1981 as TOPS No. 05001 and preserved. A classic Hunslet diesel shunter 11140 has been delivered brand new to Ipswich MPD, Norfolk in May 1956. It is yet to have its coupling rods fitted. A busy and useful 25 years are ahead of it, ending (of all places) in the Isle of Wight!
© Ken Widd-SA Collection