Talyllyn Railway No. 3 Sir Hadyn

Sir Haydn
Sir Haydn
Technical specifications
Serial number(s)	13
Manufacturer(s)	Hughes' Loco and Tramway Engine Works Ltd, Loughborough in Leicestershire
Build date	1878
Total produced	1
Classification	Originally 0-4-0ST, Now 0-4-2ST
Dimensions	16' 6 1/2" Long
Rail gauge	2'3"/Narrow Gauge
Fuel type	70
Performance figures
Maximum speed	70
Service information
Years in-service	1878-1948 (Corris Railway), 1951-1957 (Talyllyn Railway), 1968-Present (Currently working at Talyllyn Railway)
Running numbers	Works Number 323, Talyllyn Railway Number 3
Disposition details
Preserved	1

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

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