Annie (locomotive)
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Annie | |
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Gauge | 2 ft (610 mm) |
Boiler pressure | 250 psi (1.72 MPa) |
Cylinders | Two |
Loco brake | Hand |
Train brakes | Hand |
Performance figures | |
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Maximum speed | 15 mph (24 km/h) |
Career | |
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Operators | Groudle Glen Railway |
Disposition | Groudle Glen Railway |
Annie is a steam locomotive that operates on the Groudle Glen Railway on the Isle of Man.
Design
The replica Annie was built by Richard Booth to the design of a Bagnall class 'E'
The replica Annie was constructed based upon working drawings; mechanically identical to Polar Bear but with a 0-4-2 wheel arrangement. The cylinder mould was obtained from the Bennett Brook Railway in Australia, where another replica Annie had been built. The two replicas are both 2 ft (610 mm) gauge whereas the original Annie was built to run on 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge tracks.
Construction
The locomotive was built locally and at the time of construction was the island's newest steam locomotive, having been completed in 1998 and officially launched as part of the
Components
The locomotive has carried a number of steam whistles/hooters since entering service, with as many as three carried at any one time. Despite having been "built from scratch", the locomotive can claim some original components - the water tank lid on one of the side tanks is in fact an original one from Sea Lion, new ones having been fabricated as part of her 1987 rebuild.
Livery
The locomotive carries a deep tuscan red livery, the same as that carried by Manx Northern Railway locomotive Caledonia upon her return to service in 1995, with the notable difference that Annie carried a black/yellow lining out scheme whereas Caledonia carries a more intricate vermilion lining with gold leaf detailing.
Service
Together with Sea Lion she provides the main traction on the Groudle Glen Railway and can be seen in service at summer weekends on the line as well as some evenings in peak season and various out of season special services, notably the popular annual Santa Trains. She has been out of service since Easter 2013 for a rebuild which includes new cylinders, works to her side tanks and a new livery. She's expected back in regular service during the 2014 summer season.
See also
- Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association
- British narrow gauge railways
References
- Beard, Tony (1999) [1994]. Groudle Glen Railway: Its History & Restoration. Groudle Glen Railway.
- Smith, David Hyland (1989). The Groudle Glen Railway. Brighton: Plateway Press. ISBN 1-871980-00-X.
- Manx Steam Railway News. Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association. 1966–2009.
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External links
- Groudle Glen Railway official site
- Groudle Glen Railway
- Guide to the railway