| Class | Brush Sulzer Type 4 (British Rail Type 47) Diesel Locomotive |
| Gauge | 7ΒΌ” |
| Type | Diesel outline locomotive powered by petrol |
| Pulling Capacity | 2 coaches + wheelchair coach when needed |
| Owner | Handforth Miniature Railway |
Gordon is the diesel-electric locomotive you are likely to see running every Sunday at HMES during the summer.
Gordon was the first loco acquired by HMES and was the first to run on our track. Gordon was bought from the Brookside Railway when it was deemed surplus to their requirements.
After running for ten years on our railway, we decided that a facelift and refit was much needed. In October 2019, Gordon was taken out of service for refurbishment.October 2019Body removed from chassis.November 2019Body reconfigured with a driver access door and high sides to replace the lowered sides.Seat and seating position removed.December 2019Body sent away for shot-blasting.Body filled and undercoated.Engine serviced.January – March 2020Rebuild of body and bogies completed.Modification of brakes to air brakes.Re-wire all systemsJune-July 2020 (post-COVID interruption)Re-painting and system debugging.October 2020Final finishing touches.Gordon re-enters service.
