Baguley

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).