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Sir Haydn is a type of 0-4-0ST (now a 0-4-2ST) narrow-gauge steam locomotive on the Talyllyn Railway.

History[]

Sir Haydn was built in 1878 by the Hughes' Loco and Tramway Engine Works Ltd. He worked on the nearby Corris Railway until the closure of that line in 1948. In 1951, he was purchased by the Talyllyn Railway, along with the other surviving Corris locomotive, who became Edward Thomas, and was named after the line's late owner, Sir Henry Haydn Jones. The precarious state of the track meant he was seldomly used for the first few years, and firebox problems caused his withdrawal in 1957. He re-entered service in 1968.

Trivia[]

  • At times, Sir Haydn visits the old Corris Railway.
  • He is one of two locomotives to have the same number for four different railways: Corris Railway, Great Western Railway, British Railway and now Talyllyn Railway, Edward Thomas is the other one.
  • Sir Handel and Proteus are both based on No. 3.

Gallery[]

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Sir Haydn passing Tynllwyn Farm on an up train.
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Sir Haydn and Tom Rolt cross at Brynglas.
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Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn prior to the opening of the Nant Gwernol extension.
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Sir Haydn in Dolgoch woods.
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Sir Haydn prepares to leave Tywyn Wharf.
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Sir Haydn departs from Tywyn Wharf with an up train.
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Sir Haydn in Corris Railway livery, at Wharf with a train of CR rolling stock.
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Sir Haydn passes a works train at Brynglas.


Talyllyn Railway Locomotives
Main Fleet TalyllynDolgochSir HaydnEdward ThomasMidlanderDouglasTom RoltAlfTrecwnSt. Cadfan
Former Fleet The LawnmowerCharley's AntMerseysiderBryn Eglwys
Maintenance Fleet TobyBallast TamperFlail Mower
Visiting Locomotives Alan MeadenNo.7PrinceRussellCaptain BaxterTownsend Hook
Tywyn Narrow Gauge Museum No.774DotRough PupNo.13George HenryWilliam FinlayCambraiPenelopeIndian RunnerNuttyJubilee 1897No.2
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