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An image of a side tank engine ordered by the Crown Agents for the Colonies in March 1910 (TWAM ref. DS.RSH/1/1/3). The engine seems to have been built for the Singapore Railway. Engine no. 2831. Built for: Crown Agents for the Colonies, Straits Railway. Date ordered 23 March 1910. Gauge of Railway: 3 feet 3 3/8 inches. Principal Dimensions. Cylinders dia: 12 inches. Cylinders stroke: 18 inches. Wheels (Dia. of coupled): 3 feet 3 inches. Wheel-base - total: 17 feet 2 inches. Water capacity: 530 gallons. Fuel capacity: not given. Heating surface ? total: 507 square feet. Grate area: 9.5 square feet. Working pressure: 140 lbs per square inch. Total weight in working order: 24.8 tons. Tractive force taking 90% of the working pressure: 8373 lbs. Tractive force taking 75% of the working pressure: 6978 lbs. Approximate shipping space: 2157 cubic feet. Approximate gross weight packed for shipment: 24.8 tons. Code Word: STRAITS This album celebrates the achievements of the Hawthorn Leslie locomotive works at Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne. The works were established by Robert Hawthorn in January 1817 and in 1820 his brother, William Hawthorn joined him as a partner. The firm initially manufactured stationary engines but within a few years diversified into marine engineering and in 1831 produced its first locomotive engine for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. In 1870 the firm established a separate marine engine works on the River Tyne at St. Peter?s and from 1882 the Forth Banks Works became devoted entirely to the manufacture of locomotives. In 1885 the firm amalgamated with the shipyard of Andrew Leslie at Hebburn, creating the world-famous shipbuilding and engineering company R and W. Hawthorn, Leslie & Co. Ltd. The Forth Banks Works of Hawthorn Leslie produced engines of all types and sizes for railways around the world. The output of the Forth Banks Works included a large number of tank engines for industrial works and collieries and the firm established a speciality in the construction of crane locomotives. The images in this set date from the early twentieth century and are a reminder of Newcastle upon Tyne?s proud industrial heritage. They are taken from a series of photograph albums produced by Hawthorn Leslie. The albums were kindly donated to Tyne & Wear Archives by Alan C. Baker and T.D. Allen Civil. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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An image of the side tank engine 'Huaral' ordered in November 1910 for the North Eastern Railway of Peru (TWAM ref. DS.RSH/1/1/3). Engine nos. 2866-2868. Built for: North Eastern Railway of Peru. Date ordered 28 November 1910. Gauge of Railway: 3 feet. Principal Dimensions. Cylinders dia: 12� inches. Cylinders stroke: 18 inches. Wheels (Dia. of coupled): 3 feet � inch. Wheel-base - total: 8 feet 6 inches. Water capacity: 600 gallons. Fuel capacity: 45 cubic feet = 1 ton. Heating surface ? total: 456 square feet. Grate area: 8 square feet. Working pressure: 165 lbs per square inch. Total weight in working order: 24.37 tons. Tractive force taking 90% of the working pressure: 11439 lbs. Tractive force taking 75% of the working pressure: 9533 lbs. Approximate shipping space: 2020 cubic feet. Approximate gross weight packed for shipment: 21.3 tons. Code Word: HUARAL This album celebrates the achievements of the Hawthorn Leslie locomotive works at Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne. The works were established by Robert Hawthorn in January 1817 and in 1820 his brother, William Hawthorn joined him as a partner. The firm initially manufactured stationary engines but within a few years diversified into marine engineering and in 1831 produced its first locomotive engine for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. In 1870 the firm established a separate marine engine works on the River Tyne at St. Peter?s and from 1882 the Forth Banks Works became devoted entirely to the manufacture of locomotives. In 1885 the firm amalgamated with the shipyard of Andrew Leslie at Hebburn, creating the world-famous shipbuilding and engineering company R and W. Hawthorn, Leslie & Co. Ltd. The Forth Banks Works of Hawthorn Leslie produced engines of all types and sizes for railways around the world. The output of the Forth Banks Works included a large number of tank engines for industrial works and collieries and the firm established a speciality in the construction of crane locomotives. The images in this set date from the early twentieth century and are a reminder of Newcastle upon Tyne?s proud industrial heritage. They are taken from a series of photograph albums produced by Hawthorn Leslie. The albums were kindly donated to Tyne & Wear Archives by Alan C. Baker and T.D. Allen Civil. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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An image of a saddle tank engine, one of two ordered for the South Metropolitan Gas Company, London in May 1909 (TWAM ref. DS.RSH/1/1/3). Engine nos. 2790-2791. Built for: South Metropolitan Gas Company. Date ordered 14 May 1909. Gauge of Railway: 4 feet 8� inches. Principal Dimensions. Cylinders dia: 10 inches. Cylinders stroke: 15 inches. Wheels (Dia. of coupled): 2 feet 10 inches. Wheel-base - total: 5 feet. Water capacity: 350 gallons. Fuel capacity: 25 cubic feet = 0.55 tons. Heating surface ? total: 300 square feet. Grate area: 6 square feet. Working pressure: 150 lbs per square inch. Total weight in working order: 16.75 tons. Tractive force taking 90% of the working pressure: 5558 lbs. Tractive force taking 75% of the working pressure: 4632 lbs. Approximate shipping space: 1455 cubic feet. Approximate gross weight packed for shipment: 15 tons. Code Word: MET This album celebrates the achievements of the Hawthorn Leslie locomotive works at Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne. The works were established by Robert Hawthorn in January 1817 and in 1820 his brother, William Hawthorn joined him as a partner. The firm initially manufactured stationary engines but within a few years diversified into marine engineering and in 1831 produced its first locomotive engine for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. In 1870 the firm established a separate marine engine works on the River Tyne at St. Peter?s and from 1882 the Forth Banks Works became devoted entirely to the manufacture of locomotives. In 1885 the firm amalgamated with the shipyard of Andrew Leslie at Hebburn, creating the world-famous shipbuilding and engineering company R and W. Hawthorn, Leslie & Co. Ltd. The Forth Banks Works of Hawthorn Leslie produced engines of all types and sizes for railways around the world. The output of the Forth Banks Works included a large number of tank engines for industrial works and collieries and the firm established a speciality in the construction of crane locomotives. The images in this set date from the early twentieth century and are a reminder of Newcastle upon Tyne?s proud industrial heritage. They are taken from a series of photograph albums produced by Hawthorn Leslie. The albums were kindly donated to Tyne & Wear Archives by Alan C. Baker and T.D. Allen Civil. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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An image of the side tank engine 'Pyramus', one of two ordered for the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Light Railway in February 1911 (TWAM ref. DS.RSH/1/1/3). Engine nos. 2878-2879. Built for: Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Light Railway. Date ordered: 13 February 1911. Gauge of Railway: 4 feet 8� inches. Principal Dimensions. Cylinders dia: 14 inches. Cylinders stroke: 22 inches. Wheels (Dia. of coupled): 3 feet 6 inches. Wheel-base - total: 15 feet 6 inches. Water capacity: 1200 gallons. Fuel capacity: 80 cubic feet = 1.75 tons. Heating surface ? total: 723.5 square feet. Grate area: 11.3 square feet. Working pressure: 170 lbs per square inch. Total weight in working order: 37 tons. Tractive force taking 90% of the working pressure: 15708 lbs. Tractive force taking 75% of the working pressure: 13090 lbs. Approximate shipping space: 2679 cubic feet. Approximate gross weight packed for shipment: 30.75 tons. Code Word: PYRAMUS This album celebrates the achievements of the Hawthorn Leslie locomotive works at Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne. The works were established by Robert Hawthorn in January 1817 and in 1820 his brother, William Hawthorn joined him as a partner. The firm initially manufactured stationary engines but within a few years diversified into marine engineering and in 1831 produced its first locomotive engine for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. In 1870 the firm established a separate marine engine works on the River Tyne at St. Peter?s and from 1882 the Forth Banks Works became devoted entirely to the manufacture of locomotives. In 1885 the firm amalgamated with the shipyard of Andrew Leslie at Hebburn, creating the world-famous shipbuilding and engineering company R and W. Hawthorn, Leslie & Co. Ltd. The Forth Banks Works of Hawthorn Leslie produced engines of all types and sizes for railways around the world. The output of the Forth Banks Works included a large number of tank engines for industrial works and collieries and the firm established a speciality in the construction of crane locomotives. The images in this set date from the early twentieth century and are a reminder of Newcastle upon Tyne?s proud industrial heritage. They are taken from a series of photograph albums produced by Hawthorn Leslie. The albums were kindly donated to Tyne & Wear Archives by Alan C. Baker and T.D. Allen Civil. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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An image of one of two side tank engines ordered for the Lagos Railway, Nigeria in November 1910 (TWAM ref. DS.RSH/1/1/3). Engine nos. 2864-2865. Built for: Crown Agents for South Nigeria. Date ordered: 11 November 1910. Gauge of Railway: 3 feet 6 inches. Principal Dimensions. Cylinders dia: 14 inches. Cylinders stroke: 20 inches. Wheels (Dia. of coupled): 3 feet 4 inches. Wheel-base - total: 10 feet 6 inches. Water capacity: 660 gallons. Fuel capacity: 35 cubic feet = 0.8 tons. Heating surface ? total: 695 square feet. Grate area: 11.3 square feet. Working pressure: 160 lbs per square inch. Total weight in working order: 30.9 tons. Tractive force taking 90% of the working pressure: 14112 lbs. Tractive force taking 75% of the working pressure: 11760 lbs. Approximate shipping space: 2455 cubic feet. Approximate gross weight packed for shipment: 26.525 tons. Code Word: JEBBA This album celebrates the achievements of the Hawthorn Leslie locomotive works at Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne. The works were established by Robert Hawthorn in January 1817 and in 1820 his brother, William Hawthorn joined him as a partner. The firm initially manufactured stationary engines but within a few years diversified into marine engineering and in 1831 produced its first locomotive engine for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. In 1870 the firm established a separate marine engine works on the River Tyne at St. Peter?s and from 1882 the Forth Banks Works became devoted entirely to the manufacture of locomotives. In 1885 the firm amalgamated with the shipyard of Andrew Leslie at Hebburn, creating the world-famous shipbuilding and engineering company R and W. Hawthorn, Leslie & Co. Ltd. The Forth Banks Works of Hawthorn Leslie produced engines of all types and sizes for railways around the world. The output of the Forth Banks Works included a large number of tank engines for industrial works and collieries and the firm established a speciality in the construction of crane locomotives. The images in this set date from the early twentieth century and are a reminder of Newcastle upon Tyne?s proud industrial heritage. They are taken from a series of photograph albums produced by Hawthorn Leslie. The albums were kindly donated to Tyne & Wear Archives by Alan C. Baker and T.D. Allen Civil. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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An image of the side tank engine 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe', one of two ordered by the Bere Alston & Calstock Railway in October 1906 (TWAM ref. DS.RSH/1/1/3). The railway was located in the South West of England. Engine nos. 2695-2696. Built for: Bere Alston & Calstock Railway. Date ordered 13 October 1906. Gauge of Railway: 4 feet 8� inches. Principal Dimensions. Cylinders dia: 16 inches. Cylinders stroke: 24 inches. Wheels (Dia. of coupled): 4 feet 0 inch. Wheel-base - total: 16 feet 9 inches. Water capacity: 1360 gallons. Fuel capacity: 78 cubic feet = 1.75 tons. Heating surface ? total: 1016.7 square feet. Grate area: 16.8 square feet. Working pressure: 170 lbs per square inch. Total weight in working order: 49.85 tons. Tractive force taking 90% of the working pressure: 19584 lbs. Tractive force taking 75% of the working pressure: 16320 lbs. Approximate shipping space: 3725 cubic feet. Approximate gross weight packed for shipment: 43.25 tons. Code Word: EDGCUMBE This album celebrates the achievements of the Hawthorn Leslie locomotive works at Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne. The works were established by Robert Hawthorn in January 1817 and in 1820 his brother, William Hawthorn joined him as a partner. The firm initially manufactured stationary engines but within a few years diversified into marine engineering and in 1831 produced its first locomotive engine for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. In 1870 the firm established a separate marine engine works on the River Tyne at St. Peter?s and from 1882 the Forth Banks Works became devoted entirely to the manufacture of locomotives. In 1885 the firm amalgamated with the shipyard of Andrew Leslie at Hebburn, creating the world-famous shipbuilding and engineering company R and W. Hawthorn, Leslie & Co. Ltd. The Forth Banks Works of Hawthorn Leslie produced engines of all types and sizes for railways around the world. The output of the Forth Banks Works included a large number of tank engines for industrial works and collieries and the firm established a speciality in the construction of crane locomotives. The images in this set date from the early twentieth century and are a reminder of Newcastle upon Tyne?s proud industrial heritage. They are taken from a series of photograph albums produced by Hawthorn Leslie. The albums were kindly donated to Tyne & Wear Archives by Alan C. Baker and T.D. Allen Civil. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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An image of the saddle tank engine 'Backworth' ordered by Backworth Coal Company Ltd in May 1906 (TWAM ref. DS.RSH/1/1/3). Engine no. 2671. Built for: Backworth Coal Company Ltd. Date ordered 11 May 1906. Gauge of Railway: 4 feet 8� inches. Principal Dimensions. Cylinders dia: 17 inches. Cylinders stroke: 26 inches. Wheels (Dia. of coupled): 4 feet 1 inch. Wheel-base - total: 13 feet 0 inches. Water capacity: 1100 gallons. Fuel capacity: 52 cubic feet = 1.2 tons. Heating surface ? total: 995 square feet. Grate area: 15.5 square feet. Working pressure: 160 lbs per square inch. Total weight in working order: 44.5 tons. Tractive force taking 90% of the working pressure: 22080 lbs. Tractive force taking 75% of the working pressure: 18400 lbs. Approximate shipping space: 3250 cubic feet. Approximate gross weight packed for shipment: 39.7 tons. Code Word: BACKWORTH This album celebrates the achievements of the Hawthorn Leslie locomotive works at Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne. The works were established by Robert Hawthorn in January 1817 and in 1820 his brother, William Hawthorn joined him as a partner. The firm initially manufactured stationary engines but within a few years diversified into marine engineering and in 1831 produced its first locomotive engine for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. In 1870 the firm established a separate marine engine works on the River Tyne at St. Peter?s and from 1882 the Forth Banks Works became devoted entirely to the manufacture of locomotives. In 1885 the firm amalgamated with the shipyard of Andrew Leslie at Hebburn, creating the world-famous shipbuilding and engineering company R and W. Hawthorn, Leslie & Co. Ltd. The Forth Banks Works of Hawthorn Leslie produced engines of all types and sizes for railways around the world. The output of the Forth Banks Works included a large number of tank engines for industrial works and collieries and the firm established a speciality in the construction of crane locomotives. The images in this set date from the early twentieth century and are a reminder of Newcastle upon Tyne?s proud industrial heritage. They are taken from a series of photograph albums produced by Hawthorn Leslie. The albums were kindly donated to Tyne & Wear Archives by Alan C. Baker and T.D. Allen Civil. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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An image of one of two tank engines ordered in September 1909 for the Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway (TWAM ref. DS.RSH/1/1/3). Engine nos. 2801-2802. Built for: Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway. Date ordered 7 September 1909. Gauge of Railway: 3 feet. Principal Dimensions. Cylinders dia: 14� inches. Cylinders stroke: 22 inches. Wheels (Dia. of coupled): 3 feet 9 inches. Wheel-base - total: 23 feet 6 inches. Water capacity: 1300 gallons. Fuel capacity: 75 cubic feet = 1.7 tons. Heating surface ? total: 803 square feet. Grate area: 11.5 square feet. Working pressure: 175 lbs per square inch. Total weight in working order: 41.75 tons. Tractive force taking 90% of the working pressure: 16189 lbs. Tractive force taking 75% of the working pressure: 13491 lbs. Approximate shipping space: 3890 cubic feet. Approximate gross weight packed for shipment: 36.18 tons. Code Word: LOUGH This album celebrates the achievements of the Hawthorn Leslie locomotive works at Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne. The works were established by Robert Hawthorn in January 1817 and in 1820 his brother, William Hawthorn joined him as a partner. The firm initially manufactured stationary engines but within a few years diversified into marine engineering and in 1831 produced its first locomotive engine for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. In 1870 the firm established a separate marine engine works on the River Tyne at St. Peter?s and from 1882 the Forth Banks Works became devoted entirely to the manufacture of locomotives. In 1885 the firm amalgamated with the shipyard of Andrew Leslie at Hebburn, creating the world-famous shipbuilding and engineering company R and W. Hawthorn, Leslie & Co. Ltd. The Forth Banks Works of Hawthorn Leslie produced engines of all types and sizes for railways around the world. The output of the Forth Banks Works included a large number of tank engines for industrial works and collieries and the firm established a speciality in the construction of crane locomotives. The images in this set date from the early twentieth century and are a reminder of Newcastle upon Tyne?s proud industrial heritage. They are taken from a series of photograph albums produced by Hawthorn Leslie. The albums were kindly donated to Tyne & Wear Archives by Alan C. Baker and T.D. Allen Civil. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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An image of the tank engine 'Hilda' ordered in December 1912 (TWAM ref. DS.RSH/1/1/3). Engine no. 2999. Built for: stock. Date ordered 12 December 1912. Gauge of Railway: 4 feet 8� inches. Principal Dimensions. Cylinders dia: 16 inches. Cylinders stroke: 24 inches. Wheels (Dia. of coupled): 3 feet 10 inches. Wheel-base - total: 6 feet 6 inches. Water capacity: 945 gallons. Fuel capacity: 47 cubic feet = 1.05 tons. Heating surface ? total: 865 square feet. Grate area: 12.5 square feet. Working pressure: 160 lbs per square inch. Total weight in working order: 37.25 tons. Tractive force taking 90% of the working pressure: 19233 lbs. Tractive force taking 75% of the working pressure: 16028 lbs. Approximate shipping space: 2900 cubic feet. Approximate gross weight packed for shipment: 32.5 tons. Code Word: HILDA This album celebrates the achievements of the Hawthorn Leslie locomotive works at Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne. The works were established by Robert Hawthorn in January 1817 and in 1820 his brother, William Hawthorn joined him as a partner. The firm initially manufactured stationary engines but within a few years diversified into marine engineering and in 1831 produced its first locomotive engine for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. In 1870 the firm established a separate marine engine works on the River Tyne at St. Peter?s and from 1882 the Forth Banks Works became devoted entirely to the manufacture of locomotives. In 1885 the firm amalgamated with the shipyard of Andrew Leslie at Hebburn, creating the world-famous shipbuilding and engineering company R and W. Hawthorn, Leslie & Co. Ltd. The Forth Banks Works of Hawthorn Leslie produced engines of all types and sizes for railways around the world. The output of the Forth Banks Works included a large number of tank engines for industrial works and collieries and the firm established a speciality in the construction of crane locomotives. The images in this set date from the early twentieth century and are a reminder of Newcastle upon Tyne?s proud industrial heritage. They are taken from a series of photograph albums produced by Hawthorn Leslie. The albums were kindly donated to Tyne & Wear Archives by Alan C. Baker and T.D. Allen Civil. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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