1 SUTTON BELLE (1933 DOUGLAS CLAYTON)

Delivered
Gauge
15"
Prototype class
Outline
Narrow Gauge
Wheel arrangement
4-4-2
Cylinder arrangement
Motive power
Steam
Comments

Construction started 1912 at his home, using B-L.castings and H.Greenly drawings. Building ceased 1914, re-commenced 1930, completed 1933. New to builder's private line at Hardwick Manor, near Tewksbury. 1948 sold to Sutton Min. Rly. Sutton Coldfield, named SUTTON BELLE. Line closed 1962, stored at Hunt Bros.(Oldbury) Ltd. until 2002 whe sold to Cleethorpes Coast L.R. with a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Arrived Cleethorpes 10/01/2002.

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