Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns No. 7908

The Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns Number 7908 is a small 0-4-0 industrial diesel mechanical shunter built in 1962. It has recently been returned to service with the Oamaru Steam Rail Society after their Hudswell Clarke, B10, burst some boiler tubes. It has two speeds in both directions.

Appearence
Number 7908 is similar to an NZR 0-4-0 Pre-War Drewry shunter but with a small crate on the rear. It has a grille on the front to the left side. Unlike a Pre-War Drewry however, it has doors on each side, dual controls and a more powerful engine.

History
Historic info and image from New Zealand Rolling Stock Register.
 * 1962 - 1975 Wellington Meat Export Co
 * 1975 - 2009 Alliance, Pukeuri
 * 2009 Oamaru Steam & Rail