British Railways' 11104 was a 'Planet' Type 4w diesel-mechanical shunting locomotive built by F. C. Hibberd & Co Ltd in 1950. It was acquired by British Railways and given the running number 11104, but was later transferred to departmental use at the West Hartlepool Permanent Way Depot in 1953 and following this was renumbered 52.[1] In 1965, it was transferred to the Southern Region of British Railways where it remained until it was withdrawn in March 1967. It was later scrapped by John Cashmore Ltd in Newport.[1]

British Rail 11104
A Hibberd 'Planet' Type 4w diesel-mechanical shunter similar to 11104
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-mechanical
BuilderF. C. Hibberd & Co Ltd
Build date1950
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte4wDM
 • UICB
Minimum curve1 chain (20.12 m)
Loco weight11.00 long tons (11.18 t)
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverEnglish National Type DA4
RPM range1,250 rpm maximum
Engine type4-cylinder engine
TransmissionMechanical, spur-type 3-speed gearbox with roller chains
MU workingNot fitted
Train heatingNone
Loco brakeAir
Train brakesNone
Performance figures
Maximum speed15 mph (24 km/h)
Power outputEngine: 52 hp (39 kW) At rail: 39 hp (29 kW)
Career
OperatorsBritish Railways
Number in class1
Numbers11104 (1950-53), 52 (1953-67)
Axle load classRA 1
RetiredMarch 1967
DispositionScrapped, J Cashmore, Newport

It used an 0-4-0DM/4wDM wheel configuration and was powered by an English National Type DA4 4-cylinder engine producing 52 hp (39 kW). This engine drove a 3-speed mechanical spur-type gearbox which drove the wheels via a roller chain final drive. The final power output at rail was 39 hp (29 kW).

References

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  1. ^ a b Strickland, D.C. (1982). Locomotive directory: every single one there has ever been. Camberley: Diesel and Electric Group. p. 140. ISBN 0-906375-10-X.