Class 03 Diesel Mechanical Locomotive No D2119 (03119) Livery- BR Blue Built- British Railways at Swindon in 1959 Technical Specification Engine- Gardner 8L3 rated at 204 HP Transmission- Mechanical, Wilson epicyclic CA5 gearbox Brakes- Vacuum Weight- 31t Max Speed- 28 mph Fuel Capacity- 300 Gallons Oil Capacity- 8 Gallons Coolant Capacity- 40 Gallons Wheel Arrangement- 0-6-0 Tractive Effort- 15,300 lb Route Availability- 1 Minimum Curve Negotiable- 2 chains Train Heat- none In total 230 Class 03 locomotives wre built between 1957 and 62 in British Railways workshops at Swindon and Doncaster. Designed to replace steam locomotives in yards where Class 08 locomotives were either too heavy or the track curvature was too tight for them to operate. Sadly a fleet this size was soon found to far exceed the needs of British Railways in the 1960's as freight yards and branches were rapidly bing closed. Withdrawls commenced in the mid-60's and nearly new locomotives were sold on to industrial users such as the Coal Board. The service history of out locomotive continues to be a mystery but we know it first appeared in preservation on the Dean Forest Railway. It then moved on to Thingley Junction near Chippenham before arriving at her Williton home on the West Somerset Railway in 1995. Given a mechanical overhaul some three years ago, the locomotive sees service as the Williton works and Depot pilot. During the 2004 Diesel Gala she ventured up the line to Bishops Lydeard to assist the Class 08 on 'Shunter Shuttle' duties to Norton Fitzwarren. Owned privately by Dr. John Kennedy, she is managed on his behalf by the DEPG.