USA Class

These American built shunting locomotives were designed by Colonel Howard G. Hill in 1941 and some 450 were built for the United States Army Corps of Engineers for service overseas. During World War 2 the class saw service in England. Post-war, survivors were employed in a number of countries including France and Greece.

Wainwright entered traffic on K&ESR in 1994 as DS 238. Although finished in a correct malachite green livery, extensive modifications to the cab and bunker have proved controversial. These seem to have accentuated the slightly backward-leaning appearance of the USA’s.