No 45 Harold 0-6-0ST

Built: 1872  Maker: Kitson                Makers’ No: 1829

Hired: 1897       Withdrawn by WC&P: 1898                 Scrapped: ?

Photo reproduced with permission from The Weston, Clevedon & Portishead Railway by Peter Strange published by Twelveheads Press

History:

The first engine used on the railway, Harold was hired from Mackay & Davies of South Wales. It was previously used by the Alexandra Docks & Railway (Newport & South Wales). It was only used for a matter of months, being replaced by the first Clevedon. Harold was painted bright scarlet red. Barely visible on this photo, the name HAROLD was painted on the tank side. This photo was taken on the opening day 1 December 1897. The number 45 can just be made out on the cab side, this being the hirer’s number.