D2069 is owned by Andrew Goodman and has been resident on the GWR since 1991. It usually works as the shed pilot at Toddington but is currently being overhauled.

D2069 on display at Doncaster Works

Wheel arrangement:

0-6-0

Origin:

One of a class of 230 British Railways diesel mechanical shunting locomotives built between 1957 and 1962. D2069 was built in 1959 and spent most of its life in the North East. It was withdrawn in 1983 and went into industrial use until 1991.

Engine / Power:

Gardner 8-cylinder, 4-stroke 8L3 of 204 hp. Wilson-Drewry CA5 R7, 5-speed epicyclic gearbox and jackshaft drive.

Weight:

30 tons

Driving wheel dia:

3ft 7in

Maximum Speed:

28 mph