Planet class locomotive - 0-4-0 industrial diesel shunter.

Operational

Delivered to Midland Silicones Ltd. Barry, Glamorgan.

Purchased from the Dean Forest Railway by a VoBR Trustee in November 2021; now beautifully restored and in fully operational condition. During our 2026 Return to Sharpness event, the Planet provided 'Driver for a Fiver' experiences several times a day over all three days, running perfectly reliably.

Weight: 11 tons
Engine: Dorman 4LB
Transmission: David Brown 3 speed
forward and reverse
Final drive: Chain to both axles.
Max. tractive effort: 5,450 lbs.