Plowman's Railroad
Coordinates: 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] This railway has now ceased operation until various Planning Issues have been addressed. The rolling stock has since been sold and shipped to Australia.
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[edit] Locomotives & Rolling Stock
The locomotives from the Dobwall's Collection are as follows:
Live Steamer
| Locomotive Detail | Name | Status | Image |
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| Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 No. X4008 | "William Jeffers" | Boiler ticket expired |
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| Union Pacific 4-8-2 No. 818 | "Queen of Wyoming" | Running maintenance (rods) |
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| Union Pacific 4-8-2 No. 838 | "Queen of Nebraska" | Available for operation |
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| Rio Grande 2-8-2 No. 498 | "Otto Mears" | Available for operation |
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Diesel
| Locomotive Detail | Name | Status | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Pacific DDA40X Do-Do No.6908 | "Centennial" | Available for operation |
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| Rio Grande GP35 Bo-Bo No.3008 | "Mathias Baldwin" | Available for operation |
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| Santa Fe FP45 Co-Co No.5908 | "Pioneer" | In for maintenance |
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| Amtrak E8 No. 248 | "Spirit of America" | Available for operation |
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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].
[edit] 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].
[edit] See also
[edit] 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
[edit] External links
- Dobwalls in Dorset Official Press Release
