Class 05 Profile and Models
D2554 at Havenstreet, Isle of Wight, in September 2017. ©Foulger Rail Photos
The British Rail Class 05 is a class of 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunters built by Hunslet Engine Company from 1955 to 1961. They were used on the Eastern and Scottish Regions of British Railways. Most were withdrawn early (due to a surplus of shunting locomotives, resulting from the network cuts of the 1960s) and replaced by classes 03 and 04, with the exception of D2554, which was transferred to the Isle of Wight, in 1966, to aid the electrification of the Island Line. Owing to its apparent suitability for working on the island, it was retained in working order and given the TOPS number 05001. It was transferred to departmental stock in 1981, being given the number 97803, and remained in service until 1985, when it was withdrawn and sold to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Four class 05 locomotives have been preserved. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Diesel-Mechanical |
Builder |
Hunslet Engine Co |
Build Dates |
1955 to 1961 |
Total Built |
69 |
Tractive Effort |
14,500 lbf |
Power Output |
204 hp |
Top Speed |
18 mph |
Wheel Configuration |
0-6-0DM |
Operated By |
British Railways |
Main Duties |
Shunting & Short Trip Workings |
In Service Until |
1985 |
Surviving Examples |
4 |
Products awaiting categorisation
Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Silver Fox | Requires assembly | Not set |
HU05SF View |
Class 05 Hunslet Shunter resin body kit | Awaiting Categorisation | |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Silver Fox | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
KB161 View |
Class 05 shunter D2550 in BR black - Silver fox kit on Bachmann Chassis | BR plain black |