Manx Electric Locomotive 23

Manx Electric Locomotive 23
No. 23 Dr. R.P. Hendry
Manufacturer I.o.M.T. & E.P. Co.
Built at Derby Castle Depôt
Constructed 1900
Number built 1
Formation Loco (With Wagons)
Capacity Non-Passenger Vehicle
Operator Manx Electric Railway
Depot(s) Derby Castle Depôt
Specifications
Electric system(s) 550 V DC
Current collection method Overhead
Braking system(s) Hand Only
Gauge 3 ft  (914 mm)

Dr. R.P. Hendry (or "Locomotive 23") is the only locomotive operated by the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man.

First built as a loco by the railway company in 1900 and later rebuilt with wagon bodies on either side, this privately owned car is the only locomotive on the line. She is in store at present but was restored in 1983 and in service as part of the centenary and subsequent celebrations, in the "Isle Of Man Tramways & Electric Power Co., Ltd." livery. In 1993 the vehicle was named “Dr R. Preston Hendry” in recognition of the man who did so much to save the railways of the island at a difficult time. The loco is being stored off-site at present but it is hoped to return it to home metals in the future and possibly to service on demonstration and/or permanent way duties.

References

  • Mike Goodwyn (1993). Manx Electric. Platform Five. ISBN 9781872524528. 
  • Keith Pearson (1992). 100 Years Of Manx Electric Railway. Leading Edge. ISBN 0948135387. 
  • Robert Hendry (1978). Manx Electric Album. Hillside Publishing. ISBN 0950593303. 
  • Norman Jones (1994). Isle Of Man Tramways. Foxline Publishing. ISBN 1-870119-32-0. 


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