Greenwood and Batley

Greenwood and Batley

Greenwood and Batley of Leeds was a UK company engaged in the manufacture of battery electric locomotives ranging from 16" gauge to standard gauge. [The company [http://www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk/gandbtr.html website] .] These locomotives were desirable as they could be charged using cheap late-night electricity and were therefore very economical. They also provided an instant form of clean motive power, the main advantage of the battery electric was the fact that when fitted with spark suppressors was perfect for use in industry involving highly flammable or explosive substances. Many battery locos from this manufacturer are still in service on preserved lines [ [http://www.westlancs.org/ West Lancs. Light Railway] ] as they are perfect locomotives, particularly within sheds and workshops where diesel or coal fumes are undesirable.

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