This locomotive was built for stock by Andrew Barclay at Kilmarnock in 1922 along with works number 1739.
The two locomotives were initially supplied to the Consolidated Construction Co Ltd, London and sent for building work at the Clydesdale Steelworks, Mossend, Scotland, where they were known as No.5 (1738) and No.6 (1739). After about one year of use they were returned to Andrew Barclay and were refurbished for resale. Both of these locomotives have been preserved.
This locomotive was then purchased by Goninan & Company, Newcastle, NSW, and then resold to the operators of Cessnock No.1 Colliery at Kalingo.
It changed hands again in 1933 when it was sold to John Lysaght (Australia) Pty Ltd for shunting duties at their steel rolling mills, initially in Newcastle and later their Port Kembla operations.
John Lysaght (Australia) Pty Ltd was formed in 1917 to establish a manufacturing site in Australia and in April 1921 the company commenced manufacturing at its purpose-built site in Newcastle in New South Wales. In 1936 Lysaght purchased The Australian Iron & Steel (AIS) plant at Port Kembla.
After being taken out of service the locomotive was donated to the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum (NSWRTM) in 1972. It was placed on display at Enfield.
The Enfield roundhouses were demolished in 1975 to make way for a planned container terminal so the exhibits including this locomotive was moved to Thirlmere where it was placed on display in the open air. After suffering from the elements the locomotive was stored out of public view in 1983.
In November 2009 the locomotive was relocated to the Richmond Vale Railway Museum and placed on display within the grounds at Richmond Main Colliery. The locomotive was then cosmetically restored.
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