The Golden Valley Light railway
A 2ft (610mm) Narrow Gauge Railway in Derbyshire
Simplex 60S364
"Campbell's Brickworks No 1"
Motor Rail 60S 364 was built in 1968 for Stanton & Staveley Ltd, and delivered to Campbell's Brickworks near Chesterfield.
Simplex 60SD364 "Campbells"
arriving at Brands Crossing Station
arriving at Brands Crossing Station
It had a short life in service before being replaced by lorries and placed in store. Kindly placed on permanent loan to the G.V.L.R. by Campbell Innes.
Locomotive Specifications
Built
1968
Power
62 HP at 1800 rpm
Engine
Dorman 3LB 3 cylinder diesel
Weight
c5.25 tons
Road Speed
12.5 mph
The loco arrived on 11th November 1987. It has been fitted with airbrakes to operate passenger trains. It has recently received a repaint in its original yellow livery.
Simplex 60SD364 "Campbells"
shunting in Brands North Sidings, August 2005
shunting in Brands North Sidings, August 2005
G A Cryer
