Dock Shunters

A Gallery of photographs of locomotives used around the Prince of Wales Dock, Workington.

There has always been a close relationship between the port of Workington and the Iron & Steel industry. Imports of iron ore and export of rails and steel sleepers to world markets meant that the two industries were dependent upon each other. Whilst the port and the Iron & Steel works owned and operated their own locomotives, they could often be seen on the other's property.

Yorkshire Engine Company

Yorkshire Engine Company.
Works No 211 diesel electric locomotive.

 John Fowler 0-4-0

John Fowler Co.
Works No. 214
This diesel had a jackshaft drive.
Ye 2429/48

Yorkshire Engine Company 0-4-0ST No17.
YE 2429/48
Photo by Roger Monk 11 Aug 1964

Yorkshire Engine Company 0-4-0ST No 19.
YE 2587/54
Photo by Roger Monk 11 Aug 1964
YE and JF diesel locomotives. Dock shunters photographed in 1982 Barclay No 125

Photos © Phil Baggley except where noted. Images may be used without permission but for non-commercial purposes.