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Ruston & Hornsby (Lincoln, UK) was a major builder of small industrial diesel locomotives.

History

Ruston & Hornsby locos were popular for their reliability and availability in various gauges. They used a classification system denoting horsepower and type (e.g., DL for Diesel Locomotive).

Models

  • 48DLG: Diesel Locomotive, Flameproof, approx 48hp.
  • 30DL / 30DLU: 30hp units (U for Underground/Mines, sometimes used in mills).
  • DH Series: Larger diesel-hydraulic units.

Known Locomotives

  • (Blank): 48DLG (1955). Racecourse Mill (Out of service).
  • 6: 30DLU (1954). Plane Creek Mill (Out of service).
  • 9: 30DLG (1953). Fairymead Mill (Out of service).
  • Little Toot: 20DL (1943). Farleigh Mill (Out of service).
  • St Kilda: DH12 (1967). Bingera Mill (Rebuilt by E.M. Baldwin).
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