The Golden Valley Light railway

A 2ft (610mm) Narrow Gauge Railway in Derbyshire

Bagueley Drewry 3753 "Darcy"

History

This 70hp loco is a very a recent addition to the fleet. It was originally 2ft 6ins gauge and is ex of MoD Trecwn (South Wales), a former Royal Navy armaments depot.

Locomotive Specifications
To be airbraked to GVLR system
Built - 1980
Power - 70 HP at rpm
Engine -
Airbrakes -

It is currently being restored with a light overhaul. The air braking system is being converted to GVLR standards. Once this is complete, the loco will enter revenue earning service.

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image: Bagueley Drewry 3753 "Darcy" outshopped in her new livery
Bagueley Drewry 3753 "Darcy"
after naming and repainting,
returning with her first freight train
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image: Bagueley Drewry 3753 over the pit in the Running Shed shortly after arrival
Bagueley Drewry 3753
shortly after arrival
P Sharpe