Bodmin And Wenford Railway Loco Roster

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Bodmin and wenford railway loco roster. The locomotives listed below are normally based on the bodmin wenford railway but do visit other heritage railways. Known as the triumph no 50042 is a locomotive from the br class 50 co co. The list includes those still to be restored as well as those which are operational. Bodmin wenford railway successfully secure funding towards second platform project.

For more details on the bodmin. Valid for twelve months from the date of issue it entitles you and up to three people to. Duty rostered loco the 2019 bodmin railway running season is now over and the group thanks those of you who came and supported us this year. A scheme to create a new platform at bodmin general to allow for extra train services is among seven schemes awarded total funding of over 215 000 from great western railway today as the train operator announces the winners of its community improvement fund.

Other locomotives also visit the bodmin wenford railway for events or periods of hire. The group is busy preparing for 37142 forthcomming overhaul. Some of the most prominent locos include gwr 64xx class 0 6 0pt gwr 8750 class 0 6 0pt bagnall 0 4 0st and bagnall 0 6 0st austerity to mention only a few. The bodmin heritage railway also owns a number of other steam locomotives some of which however aren t operational yet.

Br class 50 co co diesel no 50042. The bodmin wenford railway is a heritage railway and the only full size railway in cornwall where you can see and ride steam hauled trains. In these challenging and uncertain times we need your help to make sure we can get back on track after the railway s enforced closure. Bodmin general station bodmin cornwall pl31 1aq registered office unit 22 callywith gate industrial estate launceston road bodmin pl31 2rq.

Built by the english electric in 1968 the loco was acquired by the bodmin wenford railway in the early 1990s. These operate on a 13 mile long railroad from bodmin parkway via bodmin general to boscarne junction enabling passengers to experience the charm and appeal of the steam era while enjoying the sight. It was withdrawn from service in the early 1990s and was eventually donated to the bodmin heritage railway.