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Southam Cement Works: misc_scw158

First of three views of Hudswell & Clarke diesel locomotive 0-4-0 D 625 which was built in their Leeds factory in 1942. The company was founded as Hudswell and Clarke in 1860. In 1870 the name was changed to Hudswell, Clarke and Rogers. There was another change in 1881 to Hudswell, Clarke and Company. The firm became a limited company in 1899. The locomotive part of the business is now part of the Hunslet Engine Company. Locomotive-building was always only one part of a diverse product inventory that included underground diesel-powered mining locomotives, hydraulic pit-props and related mining equipment. In later years, Hudswell Clarke designed and built diesel locomotives for both main-line and private company use, mainly for use on shunting operations. After being withdrawn, Southam No 2 was moved to Leeds Industrial Museum.

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