Steam Locomotives
Sherpa
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.
Yeo
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. In regular service.
Beddgelert
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 2008 season.
Russell
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.
This locomotives frames are currently at Ian Howitt's workshops undergoing refurbishment, Russell will not be ready until the end of 2007..
Lilian 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.
T.J Thurston
Recently purchased by a group of the railway's supporters. Unfortunately it cannot be used until the fine scale wheels are replaced with suitably beefy ones to suit Fairbourne's track. This would require that frames, cylinders and hangers for valve gear would need altering. Although the boiler has a certificate of inspections it still requires boiler insurance.
