Steam Locomotive Information

Here is the photo album for Dinorwic Slate Quarries No. 3 'Irish Mail', a 0-4-0ST located in Hesketh Bank, Lancashire. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.

'Irish Mail' in action on October 4th 2015.

'Irish Mail' receives some attention on October 4th 2015. These lovely little Quarry Hunslets have interesting access issues when fitted with a cab!

'Irish Mail' wends it's way through the woods on October 4th 2015.

'Irish Mail' on October 4th 2015.

Under heavy overhaul on 15th July 2025. The boiler clearly needs a lot of work.

Under heavy overhaul on 15th July 2025. The cab and saddle tank stored while work continues on the chassis, mechanical parts and the boiler.

Under heavy overhaul on 15th July 2025. The chassis, stripped bare for overhaul.

Under heavy overhaul on 15th July 2025. The axle boxes.


Dinorwic Slate Quarries 0-4-0ST No. 3 'Irish Mail' Hesketh Bank, Lancashire, UK	Location: West Lancashire Light Railway Status: Overhaul