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E.E. Baguley Ltd (later Baguley-Drewry) was a British engineering company based in Burton-on-Trent. They were a significant supplier of smaller diesel locomotives to the Queensland sugar industry in the post-war period, often working in conjunction with the Drewry Car Company.
 
=== History ===
The company was founded in 1911. For many years, Baguley acted as a manufacturing subcontractor for the Drewry Car Company. Locomotives sold under the "Drewry" name were often built by Baguley but carried Drewry works plates and numbers (typically in the 2xxx series). Locomotives sold directly by Baguley carried Baguley numbers (in the 3xxx series).
 
In 1964, Baguley acquired the Drewry Car Company to form Baguley-Drewry Ltd.
 
=== Models in Queensland ===
The Baguley locomotives supplied to Queensland were primarily 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical or diesel-hydraulic units. They were robust machines well-suited to the lighter track standards of the 1950s.
 
'''Engines'''
 
* '''Gardner 6LW:''' Fitted to the BG6 type (approx 110 hp).
* '''Gardner 8LW:''' Fitted to the BG8 type (approx 150 hp).
 
'''Nominal Horsepower''' Most units supplied to Queensland were rated at either 135 hp or 150 hp nominal.
 
=== Classification ===
 
* '''Baguley / Drewry:''' These units carried Drewry builder's numbers in the 2xxx series.
* '''Baguley / RMP:''' Some locomotives were supplied through Railway Mine & Plantation Equipment (RMP) as agents.
* '''Type BG6 / BG8:''' Designated the engine type (Gardner 6LW or 8LW).
 
=== Notable Examples ===
 
* '''Mulgrave Mill:''' Operated Baguley locomotives such as the "Jen" (later preserved).
* '''Mossman Mill:''' The locomotive "Mowbray" was a Baguley 0-6-0 DM built in 1954 and was the first diesel at the mill.
* '''Victoria Mill:''' Operated several Baguley/Drewry units including "Seymour" and "Herbert".
 
== Rollingstock ==
 
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'''Sources'''
 
* Zelmer, L. (2011). Baguley and Baguley-Drewry 2 ft gauge diesels supplied to sugar mills in Queensland and Fiji.
* Wikipedia (Baguley Cars Ltd).
* Douglas Shire Historical Society (Bally Hooley History).

Latest revision as of 17:01, 11 January 2026

E.E. Baguley Ltd (later Baguley-Drewry) was a British engineering company based in Burton-on-Trent. They were a significant supplier of smaller diesel locomotives to the Queensland sugar industry in the post-war period, often working in conjunction with the Drewry Car Company.

History

The company was founded in 1911. For many years, Baguley acted as a manufacturing subcontractor for the Drewry Car Company. Locomotives sold under the "Drewry" name were often built by Baguley but carried Drewry works plates and numbers (typically in the 2xxx series). Locomotives sold directly by Baguley carried Baguley numbers (in the 3xxx series).

In 1964, Baguley acquired the Drewry Car Company to form Baguley-Drewry Ltd.

Models in Queensland

The Baguley locomotives supplied to Queensland were primarily 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical or diesel-hydraulic units. They were robust machines well-suited to the lighter track standards of the 1950s.

Engines

  • Gardner 6LW: Fitted to the BG6 type (approx 110 hp).
  • Gardner 8LW: Fitted to the BG8 type (approx 150 hp).

Nominal Horsepower Most units supplied to Queensland were rated at either 135 hp or 150 hp nominal.

Classification

  • Baguley / Drewry: These units carried Drewry builder's numbers in the 2xxx series.
  • Baguley / RMP: Some locomotives were supplied through Railway Mine & Plantation Equipment (RMP) as agents.
  • Type BG6 / BG8: Designated the engine type (Gardner 6LW or 8LW).

Notable Examples

  • Mulgrave Mill: Operated Baguley locomotives such as the "Jen" (later preserved).
  • Mossman Mill: The locomotive "Mowbray" was a Baguley 0-6-0 DM built in 1954 and was the first diesel at the mill.
  • Victoria Mill: Operated several Baguley/Drewry units including "Seymour" and "Herbert".

Rollingstock

Name Builder Model Serial Year Purchasing Mill Current Mill Notes
Fishery Baguley BG8 3387 1954 Babinda Central Mill Out of service Preserved - B Baker, Parkes
9 Baguley 2395 1952 South Johnstone Mill Out of service Preserved - Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. Renamed Castell Cidwm
10 Baguley BG8 3390 1954 South Johnstone Mill Out of service Preserved - Macquarie LR Toronto
15 Baguley 2520 1954 South Johnstone Mill Out of service Locos, Mourilyan (88?)
(5) Baguley 2396 1952 South Johnstone Mill Out of service Converted to brake van
1 Baguley BG6 3377 1953 Mulgrave Mill Out of service Being restored by ANGRMS
Dalrymple Baguley 2391 1951 Victoria Mill Out of service Scrapped
Seymour Baguley 2392 1952 Victoria Mill Out of service Preserved - Illawarra LRMS
Leichhardt Baguley 2393 1952 Victoria Mill Out of service Preserved - Lynton & Barnstaple
Herbert Baguley 2394 1952 Victoria Out of service Preserved - W Turner, Echuca
Victoria Baguley 2404 1953 Victoria Out of service Preserved - C Hart, Ingham
Seaforth Baguley 2514 1954 Kalamia Mill Out of service Was converted to brake van prior to being dismantled
Lil Toot Baguley BG6 3354 1951 Inkerman Mill Out of service Preserved - Puffing Billy
Mowbray Baguley 3378 1953 Mossman Mill Out of service Sold to Kerosene Creek Tramway (NSW)
DL13 Innisfail Baguley 3389 1954 Moreton Mill Out of service Was from Innisfail Tramway. Scrapped

Sources

  • Zelmer, L. (2011). Baguley and Baguley-Drewry 2 ft gauge diesels supplied to sugar mills in Queensland and Fiji.
  • Wikipedia (Baguley Cars Ltd).
  • Douglas Shire Historical Society (Bally Hooley History).
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