LOCOMOTIVES
RSH 0-6-0T No. 7597 'Zebedee'
Built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthornes in 1949, and first preserved in 1971 by Railway Vehicle Preservations at The Great Central Railway.
This loco used to work at Peak Rail in the early days, then spent some years on the Bodmin and Wenford Railway before returning in 2001.
Christened Zebedee due to its lively ride! Currently out of service.
LMS 8F 2-8-0 No. 8624
Built by the Southern Railway at Ashford in 1943, 48624 was withdrawn from service in 1965 after spending all it's life stationed at Willesden depot in London, then it lay in Barry scrapyard in South Wales, before being rescued for Peak Rail in 1981. Restoration by the supporting group has steadily progressed since this time, the locomotive frames being almost completed, a new cab, smokebox, ashpan and tender tank constructed, and many other parts obtained or manufactured ready for reassembly. Work is currently underway on the boiler overhaul.
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Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns Ltd. 0-6-0ST No. 7136 'Rotyal Pioneer'
This loco was built in 1944 to the Austerity design for War department service. The loco was first preserved at the now closed Dinting Railway centre after an extensive overhaul at Hunslet's in 1966. After arrival at Darley Dale in 1990 the loco was re-tubed, and had vacuum brakes and carriage heating equipment fitted to enable it to haul passenger trains. Currently in service after receiving a new inner firebox on site, and other repairs, and a repaint to WD green livery.
Bagnall 0-6-0ST No. 2746 'The Duke'
Currently numbered 68012 in memory of a loco that formerly worked the Cromford and High Peak Railway. Also built in 1944, but by Bagnall's, 2746 was initially used by the War department, but was sold to the NCB in 1965. After working at Prince of Wales Colliery, Ackton Hall Colliery, and storage for a number of years the loco was moved to Peak Rail's Buxton site in 1983. After a thorough overhaul the first steaming took place in 1988, when 2746 was named 'The Duke' by Peak Rail's patron, the Duke of Devonshire. Awaiting boiler repairs.
Vulcan Foundry 0-4-0ST No. 828 'Vulcan'
Built in 1902 this loco served almost all of it's working life as the Vulcan foundry works shunter. After static display at various places since withdrawal in 1965 the loco arrived at Buxton in 1984. Currently under active restoration.
BR Class 55 D9016 'Gordon Highlander'
Deltic 'Gordon Highlander' arrived in 2007 from Barrow Hill, for a minimum period of 3 years. Currently in green livery, and requiring some engine repairs before it can operate.
BR Class 50 50029
BR Class 50 50030
Both the above arrived from The Pontypool and Blaernarvon Railway in 2002, and are underactive restoration. Both at Rowsley at present in large logo BR Blue liveries. (Note, this photo copyright Today's Railways UK.)
BR Class 44 No. D8 'Penyghent'
Constructed at Derby in 1959, and withdrawn in 1980. Originally preserved at the Strathspey Railway in Scotland, D8 arrived at Matlock in 1986. It's subsequent restoration included a full engine overhaul and replacement of most of the body panels. Now finished in green livery. In service for summer use only, due to the absence of train heating equipment.
BR Class 37 No 37152
Arrived in 2006, and under active restoration at present. (Note, this photo copyright Today's Railways UK.)
BR Class 37 No 37188
Arrived in 2006, and under active restoration at present.
BR Class 31 No 31270
Arrived from the Colne Valley Railway in 2004, operational, wears trainload freight livery at present.
BR Class 14 No D9502
Built by BR works at Swindon in 1964 for Western region branch line service, all were withdrawn early in 1969, this loco passing to Ashington Colliery, where it worked until its closure in 1987, preserved at the Llangollen Railway until 1992, then the South Yorkshire Railway until arriving at Rowsley in 2002. At the time of writing still wears most of its BR green paintwork.
BR Class 14 No D9500
Arrived in 2008.
BR Class 08 No. D3023 (08016)
Withdrawn in 1980 from BR use after service at BR Cricklewood, Bescot, Bletchley, Toton, and Newton Heath depots. Sold for use at Hargreaves Coal dept, Crigglestone, Wakefield. Railtraffic ceased here in the late 1980s, and after a period of storage was made available to the SYR in 1992. Arrived at Rowsley in 2002.
BR Class 06 No. 06003
Arrived in 2008.
BR Class 11 12061
Arrived at Rowsley in 2004, part of the HST collection. Requires restoration.
BR Class 07 07013
Arrived at Rowsley in 2003, part of the HST collection. Under
restoration.
BR Class 05 D2587
Acquired by the HST in 2004.
BR Class 04 D2219
Acquired by the HST in 2004.
BR Class 04 No. D2229
Built by RSH/Vulcan foundry in 1955/6. Had an early career in East Anglia, before withdrawal from Gateshead shed in 1969. Started NCB work at Brookhouse Colliery, Sheffield. Also worked at Orgreave, before final withdrawl from Manton Colliery, Worksop. Being restored to black livery.
BR Class 04 No. D2284
Built by RSH in 1960. Withdrawn by BR in 1971 after working mainly on the Southern Region. Worked for the NCB in South Yorkshire, including Grimethorpe, North Gawber and Woolley Colliery near Barnsley. Arrived at the SYR in 1986, and Rowsley in 2002.
BR Class 04 No. D2337
Built by RSH works in 1961. This loco spent her BR working life at Darlington, but was transfered to Thornaby for storage in 1968. Bought by the NCB in 1969, and named 'Dorothy', she worked between Manvers main coking plant and Barnborough Coal Stack. Arrived at the SYR in 1988, and Rowsley in 2002.
BR Class 03 03113
Arrived at Rowsley in 2003, from Milford Haven Oil Terminal.
BR Class 03 No. 03027
Swindon built in 1958. After withdrawal and an industrial career with Shipbreaker (Queensborough) Ltd. it was first preserved at the South Yorkshire Railway. It arrived at Peak Rail in 1997 and is part restored.
BR Class 03 No. 03084
Doncaster built in 1959. This loco moved straight from BR to preservation. Arrival at Peak Rail took place on 1997. As the loco was used on the Southern region, high level air pipes are still in evidence from EMU work. Restoration is progressing.
BR Class 03 No. 03099
Doncaster works built in 1960. Worked over the North Eastern Region until withdrawal and purchase by the NCB, working at Fishburn, co. Durham, and Monkton coking Works. Preserved at the SYR, arrived at Rowsley in 2002. Restored to blue livery.
BR Class 03 No. D2139
Swindon built in 1960. Sold to the NCB in 1968, saw use in South Wales before moving to the North East in 1984. Had a bunker built onto the back fo the cab for working coking cars, which is currently being removed. Preserved at the SYR, moved to Rowsley in 2002.
BR Class 03 No. D2199
Arrived at Rowsley in 2006 after a period on hire to a quarry in South Wales.
BR Class 02 No. D2854
Built by the Yorkshire Engine works, (adjacent to the SYR site) in 1960. Withdrawn by BR from Bank Hall, Liverpool in 1970. Worked at CF Boothes Scrapyard in Rotherham until 1986 when it moved to the SYR. Arrived at Rowsley in 2002.
BR Class 02 No. D2866
A similar BR career to D2854, but worked at Arnott Youngs scrapyard in Scotland after withdrawal. Original preservation at the Caledonian Railway, moved to the SYR in 1995, and Rowsley in 2002.
BR Class 02 No. D2868
Arrived in 2008.
BR Class 01 No.D2953
Built by Andrew Barclays, Kilmarnock in 1956. Used out of Stratford Depot, London on tightly curved docklands. Withdrawn in 1966, the first diesel sold off by BR for industrial use, going to Thames Matex, Purfleet, Essex. Bought for presevation in 1985 with a damaged gearbox, since rebuilt at the SYR. Arrived at Rowsley in 2002.
Ruston 0-4-0DM No. DS88
Built by Ruston and Hornsby in 1957. Donated by Steetley Minerals Ltd, of Buxton in 1989, and put back to operational order and repainted in 1993. Affectionately named 'Cynthia'. Rowsley shunter.
Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0DM
Originally built for use on the Manchester Ship Canal System, and named 'Castlefield'. Gardner engine. This loco was once a resident of our Buxton site before spending several years at the East Lancashire Railway before returning to Peak Rail in 1997.
Yorkshire Engine No.2480, BSC2, 0-4-0DM 'Rotherham'
Built as one of the first Yorkshire Engine Company diesels, as a pair of locos for demonstration. Later used by Steel, Peach and Tozer Ltd., Templeborough. Withdrawn from use by them in 1981. In working condition.
John Fowler No.4200019 0-4-0DH, rebuilt Thomas Hill 102C 'Bigga'
Built in 1947 at Fowlers, rebuilt by Thomas Hill in 1960. Spent its working life with Batchelors.
Vanguard 0-4-0DH No.6 'Charlie'
Built by Thomas Hills in 1976, No265V, unique to this design. Worked at Blackburn Meadows Sewage works until 1990, then owned by HLPG to 1995, then Yorkshire Engine co. and hired for industrial use to Tioxide at Grimsby to Dec 2000, then Andrew Briddon Locomotives, hired to Ford, Dagenham until May 2001, at SBRPS at Long Marston until Jan 2003, arrived at Rowsley. In almost daily use as the railways workhorse engine.
0-6-0 North British No.27932 of 1959
Weight 45 Tons. Built for GKN in Cardiff, one of last locos to leave NBs works. 1 of 2 0-6-0 NB diesels left, has never run in preservation thus far. Sold to the Bute Road Railway (date unknown), further
transferred to Vale of Glamorgan, albeit it was badly
vandalised by that point. Sold to a member of the Avon Valley Railway in 2001,
moved to Bitton where the engine was removed and sold
to the SRPS for use in another diesel shunter. Moved
to Long Marston for storage and was bought by Andrew Briddon
during 2003 or 2004 with the sole intention of stopping it being scrapped.
Since then a nearly new Paxman 6RPH has been obtained for it which was dropped
in place only days before its move to PR. Subject to
all the usual disclaimers it will be restored over
time.
Yorkshire Engine Company wks No.2940 of 1965/66.
Weight 48 tons. Built for the NCB at Calverton Colliery
(Leicestershire), worked there till 1990 when disposed
off, sold to Shropshire Loco collection minus its
engine. Sold to Somerset and Dorset Loco company in
2000, and then sold through a third party to Andrew Briddon in 2001.
Fitted with overhauled engine, and is in process of
receiving new exhaust system, control (air and
electric) systems ad numerous other additions (such as
the hydrovane for train air facilities as well as air
tools.) Was named "Charles" all its NCB life, renamed "Libby" recently.
Of interest, she does not appear on the offical
Yorkshire loco list (which was produced at YEs sale to
Rolls Royce), inferring she was not completed till
after YEs closure - perhaps she was the last YE to be
sold out of Meadowhall Works.
BRUSH 803
Brush Traction
803 of 1978, a diesel loco built for Tyne and Wear
Metro. It has also seen use on the Channel Tunnel
construction and more recently working at a steel
stockholders. Its move into preservation was brought
about due to an electrical fire. Under repair.