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Transport and Communication

Caphouse Flyer Diesel Locomotive

YKSMM: 2012.108.1

Manufacturer

Hunslet Engine Co. Ltd

Subject

Transport and Communication

This small locomotive earned the nick name “Caphouse Flyer”. This locomotive was used to offer rides at the Museum for many years.

This 4 wheeled Diesel Locomotive was made by the Hunslet Engine Company and has the works No. 8832. It originally worked at Redbrook Colliery.

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