Shellharbour 0-6-0DM b/no. 21912/1937

Status: Operational

This diesel locomotive was built in 1937 by the John Fowler plant in England. It was used in the sugar cane industry, working at Tully QLD. The locomotive was withdrawn from service in 1997 and donated to our museum by Tully Sugar in 1998.

After restoration was completed and the locomotive was undergoing trials, problems were found in the drive train. This was traced to a mis-matched torque converter. The correct torque converter has since been located and fitted, and successful trials have been done. Now awaiting minor paintwork and touching up, this locomotive will return to service in January 2009 after a re-commissioning ceremony takes place.