KATIE

Works Number
14
Boiler Number
New boiler 2009, by Bell Boilers.
Delivered
Gauge
15"
Prototype class
Freelance Colonial.
Outline
Narrow Gauge
Wheel arrangement
2-4-2
Cylinder arrangement
2 outside
Motive power
Steam
Comments

New to builder's own Dudley Zoo Rly. named KATIE, 1957 sold to V.Hewitt, Anglesey, not delivered until 1961. 1965 sold by auction to Fairbourne Rly.  1984 renamed SHON. 1985 sold to the Haigh Rly. Wigan, renamed HAIGH HALL. 1993 laid up, 1994 transferred to Cleethorpes Coast Lt.Rly.  Name reverted to KATIE. 03/2001 sold to Windmill Farm Rly.

2007 fully restored, 2009 new boiler, not fitted until 2012, 04/2015 sold to Kirklees Lt.Rly.

Links
https://www.kirkleeslightrailway.com/article.php/15/katie
Source(s)
Miniature Steam Railways in the British Isles
Location Date Range Edit
Kirklees Light Railway