Riotinto 150 - Minas de Riotinto, Huelva, España
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member xeocach
N 37° 41.617 W 006° 35.797
29S E 711901 N 4174540
Se encuentra en el Museo Minero de Riotinto // It is located in the Riotinto Mining Museum
Waymark Code: WM19WM7
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 04/27/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
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[ES] “De esta serie adquirió la compañía de Rio Tinto un total de 2 unidades numeradas como 138 y 150, y fueron clasificadas como Clase o Tipo "N”.

Su fabricante fue Hawthorn Leslie & Co. Ltd. llegando, la unidad expuesta, a Riotinto el año 1930.

Esta Locomotora-grúa presta sus servicios principalmente en Talleres Mina, utilizada para la carga y descarga de materiales. Adicionalmente realiza tareas de ayuda en casos de descarrilamientos y accidentes ferroviarios.

En la actualidad, esta locomotora es una pieza única en España; la cual funcionó por última vez en el año 1975, obteniéndose durante los 45 años que su caldera permaneció encendida, un excelente rendimiento de ella.

Tiene una potente máquina que ejerce conjuntamente de locomotora y grúa.”

Fuente: Panel informativo


[EN] “From this series, the Rio Tinto company acquired a total of 2 units numbered 138 and 150, and they were classified as Class or Type "N".

Its manufacturer was Hawthorn Leslie & Co. Ltd. arriving, the exposed unit, in Riotinto in 1930.

This Locomotive-crane provides its services mainly in Mining Workshops, used for loading and unloading materials. Additionally, it carries out assistance tasks in cases of railway derailments and accidents.

Currently, this locomotive is a unique piece in Spain; which operated for the last time in 1975, obtaining excellent performance during the 45 years that its boiler remained on.

It has a powerful machine that acts jointly as a locomotive and crane.”

Source: Information panel

Locomotive Type: (required): Steam

Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): Yes

If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional):
5€


How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Cab access is allowed.

If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed

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