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The Austerity locomotive was built by Hunslet for the War Department in 1944. After military service the locomotive was sold the the NCB. Bold Colliery where it received the name 'Alison'. After an overhaul and a livery change the locomotive was renamed 'Joseph' possibly after one of the Colliery Managers sons. After Bold was closed 'Joseph' was sent to the Chatterley Mining Museum in Stoke on Trent but when that closed in the mid 1990's, 'Joseph' was moved to the South Devon Railway where it can be seen today.
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Chimney Coal bunker Coal load(s) Dome Handrails Lamp irons Safety valve Water tank caps |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Footsteps Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Painted |
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within boiler |
DCC Capability: |
DCC compatible but no socket. Scalextric-type motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
Type 7 |
Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |