Heavy freight locomotive built in 1916 that used to haul trains of china clay from St Blazey to Fowey. Operational in British Railways unlined black livery; its boiler certificate expires in 2021.
Pannier tank locomotives that operated out of St Blazey engine shed for use on the china clay branch lines. Previously based at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway as a source of spares for sister loco 5775, she was restored to full service between 1994 and 2001, moving to Bodmin shortly after resteaming. Following a further overhaul, the loco is currently (2020) operational in Great Western Railway green livery. Its boiler certificate expires in 2023
Familiar from operating passenger trains on most of the Cornish branch lines. Built in 1928. It is under overhaul at Bodmin General with an overhaul completion date of spring 2019 and a return to service in the summer of the same year.
The older of the two ex-Port of Par Bagnall 0-4-0STs, it was on display at a china clay museum for many years. However, it was moved to Bodmin and entered service at Easter 2009 following a major overhaul but its 10 year boiler ticket expired in late October 2018 when it was painted in Port of Par green colour. Judy quickly moved into the works for an overhaul at the end of the aforementioned month.
Pannier tank, this class was fitted with equipment for working auto trains between Plymouth and Saltash. 6435 emerged from Swindon railway works for the first time in April 1937 and spent many years in Wales. It was condemned on 12 October 1964 and entered preservation with the Dart Valley Railway on 17 October 1965.[1] Operational and in British Railways lined green livery; its boiler certificate expires in 2022. 6435 is currently (2020) in the workshop undergoing repairs.
Alfred and its older sister engine Judy (see above) were the inspiration for Bill and Ben in the Thomas The Tank Engine stories. Port of Par Green. Awaiting overhaul at Bodmin General (in 2016).
Being a fireless locomotive it has a steam reservoir but not a boiler so it will need an external boiler to charge it should it ever move under its own power. Currently (2016) stored.
This was the first diesel to arrive on the Bodmin and Wenford Railway, delivered in March 1987 from Cardiff Canton TMD. It was originally number D3559 but later became 08444 which is the number it carries at Bodmin. As of 2020 it is operational in BR Green[2]
After withdrawal by British Rail in July 1968,[3] it was sold to English China Clays plc for further service. It spent much of its subsequent time at Fowey shunting china clay trains. It was bought for preservation in March 1989 and was put to work at Bodmin. It is currently (2016) operational and in British Railways black livery.
This Southern Region locomotive arrived at Bodmin in December 1993.[2] It is currently (2020) non-operational and is currently for sale by sealed bid. Painted in British Rail green livery.
Built in 1963. During preparation on Saturday morning of the 2009 autumn diesel gala, 37142 was found to have contaminated oil. Early examination showed a sudden water leakage from at least two liners. It is currently (2020) operational and in British Railways blue livery.
built in 1968, it was taken out of service from Laira TMD at Plymouth in October 1990. Although it had only been overhauled three months earlier, its bogies were exchanged after withdrawal for one with worn out wheels and some parts stolen. It was restored sufficiently to move under its own power by November 1992 and was placed in service the following year.[2] In 2020 it is operational and is in BR Large Logo livery with black roof.
Named after the late Brian Shadwick, the loco came to Bodmin General in early 2009 for a repaint and routine maintenance. The loco is used as the shed pilot at Bodmin Parkway. Operational in 2016 and carrying HM Devonport Dockyard maroon livery.
"Beattie Well Tank", built in 1874 one of three of these ancient locomotives that were used for many years on the mineral branch from Boscarne Junction to Wenfordbridge. Its boiler certificate expires in 2023. 30587 is owned by the National Railway Museum who took this loco back to be used as part of their static display.
Built in 1899 one of the LSWR Class T9 'Greyhound' 4-4-0s that pulled express trains from Exeter to Wadebridge and Padstow. and was overhauled during 2010 to allow it to re-enter service. Its boiler certificate expires in 2020 currently on loan to the Swanage Railway until 2020. The locomotive is currently in British Railways lined black livery.
The Backbone of most preserved railways, They are a durable design, representing in many ways the culmination of traditional carriage design in the UK, prior to the introduction of monocoque techniques.
Operational, previously based at Llangollen Railway until 2002. Painted in Chocolate and Cream, named 'St Piran', and currently used in dining train.[11]
Operational, previously based at Llangollen Railway until 2002. Painted in Chocolate and Cream, named 'St Petroc', and currently used in dining train.[13]
Operational after overhaul and conversion to catering vehicle, painted in Chocolate and Cream, named 'St Pinnock', and currently used in dining train.[17]