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Exhibit: Hibberd 3967

HIBBERD (Planet) 3967
“Hylton”
TYPE: 0-4-0 DH
BUILT: 1961
WEIGHT: 16tons
ENGINE: Ford 590E
DRIVE: hydraulic

Originally operated by Wiggins Teape Ltd of Sunderland paper mills. It was later transferred to the paper works at Cardiff in 1973, but when the rail traffic ceased, it was purchased by Track Supplies of Wolverton. Moved to NIRT on 3rd December 1983. Chain drive diesel hydraulic, original engine Ford 590E driving a Brockhouse torque converter.

April 2026: Over the winter months our Hibberd (Planet) has been in the workshop for an overhaul and repaint. Now looking very smart in the new colour scheme – don’t forget your sunglasses when you come to view!

Newly repainted Planet diesel locomotive.
Hibberd Planet newly painted.

(Copyright: Dave Jones)

Hibberd (Planet) manufacturers.

Hylton running guards van rides in the early days
Hylton (no longer at NIRT) running guards van rides in the early days

“Hylton” seen here at Hunsbury Hill (NIRT) on 30th August 1992.
(Copyright: Will Downing)