0-4-0DE (YE 2854/1961) at Padeswood Cement Works, Penyffordd.
220hp Yorkshire Engine Co. 0-4-0DE (wks no. 2854/1961) sits with two Castle Cement PCA Presflo wagons in the loading shed area at Padeswood Cement Works, Penyffordd. The loading of Cement to rail ceased here in April 1991 although the works remained open receiving inbound coal for the kilns for many years after that date.
The loco seen here was a transfer within the company having formerly worked at Pitsone Cement Works in Buckinghamshire until October 1980. With the cessation of outbound cement traffic by rail from here the loco was sold into preservation at the nearby Llangollen Railway on 18/10/1991.
0-4-0DE (YE 2854/1961) at Padeswood Cement Works, Penyffordd.
220hp Yorkshire Engine Co. 0-4-0DE (wks no. 2854/1961) sits with two Castle Cement PCA Presflo wagons in the loading shed area at Padeswood Cement Works, Penyffordd. The loading of Cement to rail ceased here in April 1991 although the works remained open receiving inbound coal for the kilns for many years after that date.
The loco seen here was a transfer within the company having formerly worked at Pitsone Cement Works in Buckinghamshire until October 1980. With the cessation of outbound cement traffic by rail from here the loco was sold into preservation at the nearby Llangollen Railway on 18/10/1991.