Les

Les is a unique Lister diesel locomotive being the only 15" gauge locomotive constructed as such by R.A. Lister, built in 1960 for Mr. J. Lemon-Burton, of West Sussex.

 

When he died, the engine went to the Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway in Kent. Here it gained the number 21 and the present name and livery.

 

The engine's top speed is 7 mph and is used by the fitters for minor shunting activities in the confines of Ravenglass station.

 

It is currently in Lister dark green with cream stripes at one end.

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Uploaded on July 21, 2016
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