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Steam locomotive

Hunslet Engine Dinorwic Alice Class

Built by Hunslet Engine

Track gauge
578 mm
Narrow gauge
Years built
1886–1904
11 units
Axle arrangement
B' n2

Overview of the Hunslet Engine Dinorwic Alice Class

Discover the robust Dinorwic Alice Class steam locomotive, a testament to enduring engineering. Built by Hunslet Engine between 1886 and 1904, eleven of these remarkable machines were produced.

Featuring a 578 mm gauge and a 0-4-0 Whyte notation, the Dinorwic Alice Class exemplifies classic narrow-gauge industrial locomotion. Its UIC axle configuration is B' n2.

A significant chapter in its operational history includes service on the Bala Lake Railway in the United Kingdom, where it is known as the BLR Dinorwic Alice. These locomotives embody the craftsmanship and charm of bygone railway eras, standing as a valuable piece of heritage.

Hunslet Engine Dinorwic Alice Class technical specifications

Value
Built byHunslet Engine · 1886–190411 units
Track gauge578 mmNarrow gauge1 ft 10¾ in
UIC axle arrangementB' n2
Whyte notation0-4-0

Operators of the Hunslet Engine Dinorwic Alice Class

Railway companies that have operated the Dinorwic Alice Class, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bala Lake RailwayBLR Dinorwic AliceUnited Kingdom

Hunslet Engine Dinorwic Alice Class photos

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