Plowman's Railroad
50°46′47″N 1°52′17″W / 50.7798°N 1.8715°W Plowman's Railroad operates the collection of 7+1⁄4 in (184 mm) gauge American outline steam and diesel locomotives from the former Dobwalls Adventure Park and is located at Plowmans Garden Nursery & Plant Centre Ltd, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset.[1] The rolling stock has since been sold and shipped to Australia and the railway is now run by the West Parley Miniature Engineering Society.
Locomotives & Rolling Stock
The locomotives from the Dobwall's Collection are as follows:
Live Steamer
| Locomotive Detail | Name | Status | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 No. X4008 | "William Jeffers" | Boiler ticket expired |  |
| Union Pacific 4-8-2 No. 818 | "Queen of Wyoming" | Running maintenance (rods) |  |
| Union Pacific 4-8-2 No. 838 | "Queen of Nebraska" | Available for operation |  |
| Rio Grande 2-8-2 No. 498 | "Otto Mears" | Available for operation |  |
Diesel
| Locomotive Detail | Name | Status | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Pacific DDA40X Do-Do No.6908 | "Centennial" | Available for operation |  |
| Rio Grande GP35 Bo-Bo No.3008 | "Mathias Baldwin" | Available for operation |  |
| Santa Fe FP45 Co-Co No.5908 | "Pioneer" | In for maintenance |  |
| Amtrak E8 No. 248 | "Spirit of America" | Available for operation |  |
Other Rolling Stock
There is a set of 'sit-astride' coaches, built to a high standard these are also part of the original Dobwall's collection.[2]
Railroad Tracks
Phase One of this railroad was a simple loop with a siding running to/ from the passenger station and storage tracks, trains start at the main station, run round the loop twice and then reverse back into the main station.[3] There is approximately 2,000 feet (610 m) of track including 2 storage tracks.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Dobwalls Railroad in Dorset Photo report Dobwalls Railroad in Dorset
- ^ A tribute to Dobwalls Railroad Photo tribute to Dobwalls Railroad in Cornwall
- ^ BigBoy video YouTube video of the BigBoy
- ^ Dobwalls Railroad in Dorset Video report from Plowman's Railroad
External links
- Dobwalls in Dorset Official Press Release
- West Parley Miniature Railway
