Steam Locomotives

steam locomotive sherpaSherpa

0-4-0ST Half full size Darjeeling & Himalayan Class B locomotive. Designed by Neil Simkins, it was constructed by Milner Engineering (Chester) in 1978. Built for the Réseau Guerlédan, Brittany, Sherpa was originally named France.

In regular service following a major overhaul in 2007.

 

 

 

steam locomotive yeoYeo

2-6-2T Half full size Lynton & Barnstaple locomotive. Designed and built by David Curwen 1978. Built for the Réseau Guerlédan, Brittany, Yeo was originally named Jubilee. Due to be temporarily withdrawn from service for overhaul.

 

 

 

 

steam locomotive beddgelertBeddgelert

0-6-4ST Half full size N.W.N.G.R. locomotive. Designed & built by David Curwen 1979/80. Originally Beddgelert was named David Curwen.

In service but used as the spare engine during the 2009 season.

 

 

 

 

steam locomotive russellRussell

2-6-4 T 'Russell' look-alike. Originally built in 1978 by Milner Engineering as Leek & Manifold Railway 'Kitson' Loco. Cut-up above chassis in 1985 and rebuilt to resemble the Welsh Highland Railway locomotive.

The Chassis, after a complete rebuild at I.D. Howitt Engineering, has returned to Fairbourne. The locomotive will be re-built over the winter months ready for 2009 season. Russell will be one of the main 2009 locomotives.

 

 

steam locomotive lilian walterLilian Walter

Originally built as 'Silvia' by Guest Engineering in 1961. Rebuilt, and re-named Lilian Walter, at Fairbourne in 1985 to an American outline; a Mercedes diesel engine was fitted. It was re-gauged to 12¼" in 1986. A new, larger, reconditioned 2.5 litre Mercedes engine was fitted in 2000 after the locomotive had been given a mid-green & black livery.