DOCK SHUNTER

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A 'Dock shunter', or "Dock tank", is a locomotive (formerly steam but now usually diesel) used for shunting wagons in the vicinity of docks. It is usually of 0-4-0 or 0-6-0 wheel arrangement and has a short wheelbase and large buffers. These features make it suitable for negotiating sharp curves.

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Examples

★ GWR 1101 Class

★ GWR 1361 Class

★ LSWR B4 Class

★ LB&SCR E2 Class

★ SR USA Class

★ British Rail Class 07

★ LMS Fowler Dock Tank

★ NLR Class 75

★ Bagnall 0-4-0ST "Alfred" and "Judy"

See also

★ Switcher

Sources

★ Wikipedia articles listed above