This 1ft 8in gauge (605mm) 4wDM is a very early industrial diesel built by Orenstein & Koppel AG, in Berlin, Germany. The locomotive was first recorded in the UK in the 1950's working at Barton Lime Works, Barton-in-the-Clay, Bedfordshire but when this site closed it moved in 1957 to Wilstead Sawmills in the ownership of Mr. P.J. Mackinnon who used it occasionally around his yard. The sawmills at Walnut Lodge, Luton Road I believe have now been built over by a new hosing estate and the locomotive has since been moved to a private location. I assume this relocation was on the death of Mr Mackinnon when the site was probably sold to developers.
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