Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 4-6-2 No. 8 'Hurricane'
New Romney, Kent, UK 		Location: Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Status: Restoration
Posted: Jan 14, 2024 @ 06:01:21 by Achim
Reported in 2023 that the locomotive was dismantled for restoration.
Posted: Feb 23, 2022 @ 16:02:55 by Luke
sorry im incorrect. status should be stored
Posted: Feb 23, 2022 @ 13:02:53 by Luke
status should be operational
Posted: Aug 28, 2017 @ 13:08:47 by Russell Newman
The Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway s "Hurricane" No. 8 will be one of several locomotives visiting the Kirklees Light Railway for there Steam and Diesel Gala on the 9th & 10th September.
Posted: Apr 20, 2005 @ 13:04:37 by
Boiler Pressure: 180 lb psi
Posted: Apr 20, 2005 @ 12:04:45 by

Construction No: 16044

Driver Diameter: 2' 1.5"

Cylinders: 5.25" x 8.5"

Posted: Apr 19, 2005 @ 13:04:48 by
Originally built as a 3 cylinder loco but, due to maintenance and reliability problems and excessive coal and water consumption, it was converted to a 2 cylinder loco by the RHDR in 1937 after the inside cylinder failed on a busy service train.