Douglas (narrow gauge)

   Douglas    Douglas is a 0-4-0WT built in 1918 by Andrew Barclay and Co. Ltd. for the Airservice Construction Corps.
 * Number: 6
 * Primary function: Passenger service
 * Built date: 1918
 * Builder: Andrew Barclay & Co. Ltd.
 * Designer: Andrew Barclay
 * Gauge: 2ft 3in, (originally 2ft)
 * Configuration: 0-4-0WT
 * Driving wheel diameter: 2' 0"
 * Coupled wheelbase: 3' 11.25"
 * Total wheelbase: 3' 11.25"
 * Cylinder size (bore/stroke): 6.875 x 10.75"
 * Heating surface: 130 sq. ft.
 * Working pressure: 160 psi
 * Tractive effort: 3290 lbs
 * Weight: 8 tons
 * Length over buffers: 15' 6"

Bio
From 1921 until 1945, he worked at the RAF railway at Calshot Spit, Southampton. After a period in store at Calshot, he was bought in 1949 by Abelson and Co. Ltd. who presented him to the Talyllyn in 1953. After overhaul and alteration from 2ft to 2ft 3in gauge, he entered service in 1954 and was named "Douglas" at the donor's request. Although smaller than the other locos he has performed well and was returned to service in 1995, having been fitted with a new boiler, turned out in his old Air Ministry Works and Buildings livery.

Douglas spent many years painted red and blue and running under the guise of Duncan.

In 2013, he returned to service after an extensive overhaul. While he was out of service, Sir Haydn took on duties for the children's day by running under the guise of Sir Handel.

Livery
Douglas is currently painted gloss red with black lining. In his appearance in the Railway Series, he wears the same green livery as Talyllyn and Dolgoch.

Railway Series

 * Very Old Engines (cameo)

Trivia
==Douglas' tall cab caused it to scrape against the tunnels he ran through could have been the inspiration for the story of Home at Last. In addition, Douglas was known for being a rough rider due to his short wheelbase. This could have been what inspired Duncan's "rock 'n' roll" tendencies.==