D2182
A. R. Adams & Sons, Newport - Ex BR Shunters
Delivered direct to NCB Coal Products Division, Caerphilly Tar Works, 29th November 1968. By March 1969 it had moved to Glyn Neath Disposal Point operated by Sir Lindsay Parkinson & Company to whom it was sold by January 1970.
D2182 was last seen at Glyn Neath Disposal Point in May 1972 and what became of it in the subsequent couple of years is the subject of much conjecture. It is reported at Caerphilly Tar Works on 4th Novemer 1972 but as carrying a 1961 builders plate, suggesting this sighting may actually have been of either D2178 or D2193 on hire from A. R. Adams & Son. D2182 as far as is known carried a 1962 builders plate. Sightings of any Class 03's at Caerphilly would thus be very much appreciated.
By September 1973 D2182 had arrived at Gatewen Disposal Point, New Broughton, having been painted in a light - mid green livery with predominently white handrails. It is suggested that this repaint and an overhaul took place at A. R. Adams & Son, Pillgwenlly in 1973. Thus, any sightings of D2182 between May 1982 and the end of 1973 would be of particular interest.
| Locomotive | Date | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2182 | 15 March 1969 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | Roger Butcher |
| D2182 | 26 March 1969 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | John Martin |
| D2182 | 5 April 1969 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | Alan Burgess |
| D2182 | 6 April 1969 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | IRS ref 69-5078 |
| D2182 | 26 May 1969 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | Ivor Thomas |
| D2182 | 3 June 1969 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | IRS ref 69-5153 |
| D2182 | 6 July 1969 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | IRS ref 69-5169 |
| D2182 | 1 August 1969 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | Philip Cartwright |
| D2182 | 5 October 1969 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | IRS ref 69-5240 |
| D2182 | 15 October 1969 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | Raymond Green |
| D2182 | 10 January 1970 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | Ivor Thomas |
| D2182 | 29 August 1970 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | Mike Kennard |
| D2182 | 30 March 1971 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | W. J. Cashen |
| D2182 | 29 May 1972 | Glyn Neath Disposal Point | IRS ref 72/5055 |
| D2182 (or another) | 4 November 1972 | NCB Caerphilly Tar Works | Michael Flowers |
| D2182 (+D2148) | 11 October 1973 | Gatewen Disposal Point, New Broughton | IRS 162 |
| D2182 | 24 March 1984 | Coalfield Farm Disposal Point, Hugglescote | Peter Hall |
Further sightings of this locomotive whilst with Adams and subsequently would be welcomed by Peter Hall
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