Black Prince simmers under the New Romney train shed in the late afternoon, 25th August 2003. Click picture for a larger image.

German outline 4-6-2 Pacific locomotive
Designed by Roland Martens
Built by Krupp of Essen in 1937

Overall length: 24' 4"
Weight in working order: 9ton 12cwt
Driving wheel diameter: 1' 10.75"
Cylinders: 6" x 10"
Current Livery: DB Black and Red

One of three locomotives built by the German manufacturer Krupp and designed by a contemporary of Henry Greenly, Roland Martens. They were all built for a trade fair held in Dusseldorf. Originally named Fleissiges Leischen (which, in English, is small flower) she saw some action in Köln, before being put into store.

Her two sister locomotives were then brought to England and have found a home at the Bressingham Steam Museum in Norfolk. The third was retained by its owner for sentimental reasons, but resurfaced in 1976 when it was offered for sale to the RH&DR.

She duly arrived at New Romney and after minor modifications to the drivers seating and a repaint she entered service as No.11 Black Prince, the name formerly held by No.10.

Since joining the Romney fleet, Black Prince has travelled to Ravenglass, the Liverpool Garden Festival, the Bure Valley Railway in Norfolk and to an exhibition in Japan.

In 1989 she received some minor alterations that allow for easier maintenance and some cosmetic changes, such as smaller smoke deflectors, that give a truly fine and Germanic appearance.

During 2005 the South African Chime Whistle was re-fitted to her at the request of regular driver Wayne Avery.

Black Prince Picture Gallery

• At New Romney during the Bus & Vintage Vehicle Rally, May 1992
• Outside the New Romney engine shed
• Cab detail of Black Prince taken during the 75th Anniversary celebrations on 14th July 2002
• At the end of a day of celebrations for the 75th Anniversary, 14th July 2002
• Leaving New Romney with the first service train of the Steam and Diesel Gala, Saturday 10th May 2003
• Passing the erecting shop at New Romney with the first train of the gala, Saturday 10th May 2003

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