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LMS 10-ton Hand Crane No. ADM 27

LMS 10-ton Hand Crane in the up yard

Photo:
Robert Frise - LMS 10-ton Hand Crane in the up yard

This hand-operated 10-ton crane was built in 1944 by Cowans Sheldon Ltd. of Carlisle. It was one of a series built during the last war with capacities ranging from 5 to 10 tons. Withdrawn from BR service in October 1982, number ADM 27 was purchased from Rugby diesel depot in 1982 by the Ivatt Trust, who presented it to the Quainton Railway Society.

Paired with this vehicle is a match wagon constructed by the Ivatt Trust and QRS on a hopper wagon chassis. The chassis was purchased from Woodham Brothers of Barry in 1982, having begun life as a hopper wagon in 1977.

References:
Hand Operated Hand Crane - Quainton News No. 47 - Autumn 1982
A Runner for the Hand Crane - Quainton News No. 47 - Autumn 1982

Crane
Origin :- LMS Date Built :- 1944 Number :- ADM27
Type :- 10 ton Builder :- Cowans Sheldon Ltd Wheelbase :- 15' 0"
Owner :- QRS Status :- In Store Location :- Up Yard
Accession No.: W/0077 Arrival Date :- 1982    

Match Wagon
Origin :- BR Shildon Date Built :- 1977 Number :- n/a
Type :- Match Wagon Builder :- BR Shildon / QRS Wheelbase :- 12' 0"
Owner :- QRS Status :- In Store Location :- Up Yard
Accession No.: W/0078 Arrival Date :- 1983    

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