Our Engines

	This is a model of a class 50 Diesel electric locomotive, though in the model form it is run on batteries. Owned by Keith it is being driven here by Alwyne
	This is David's LNER B1. A 4-6-0, it is a very powerful loco with a good turn of speed. David has also built a Midland 'compound' and currently has a 'Black 5' under construction.
	'Black 5's and the later 'Standard 5' were very popular on the full sized railways with over 1000 being built. Just as popular in model form this is Alwyne's built to LBSC's design.
	Bert built this one to 3 1/2" gauge following drawings and instructions in the 'Model Engineer'.
	This GWR 'Dean goods' was built from drawings Bert made by measuring the original loco. It is surprisingly powerful for its size.
	Although the original is diesel hydraulic this model is driven by electric motors powered by batteries. These electric locos are quicker to get ready and put away so tend to be used at the beginning and end of the day. However, they will be used at other times as passenger numbers require.
	This locomotive was built in 1978 and is based on the popular 'Simplex' design. Here it is arranged as an 0-6-0 tender locomotive.
	Andrew saw this at an Estate sale and couldn't resist adding to his collection. It is also to a Simplex design but looks very different to the tender loco above.
	'Junie' is also owned by Andrew. This is a 'Sweet Pea' loco of pedigree as it was one of the locos built to test the original design. Still popular, parts are supplied by Blackgates Engineering.
	Sally is a scale model of a Bagnall 0-4-0 saddle tank. It is built to a design known as 'Ann of Holland', which was serialised in the Model Engineer. Built by Tom Rowlands in 1950, it is now owned by Keith who has run her almost every year for the last 30 years.
	This is a model of a Metropolitan-Vickers locomotive built to work on the London Underground. It weighed 60 tons and was driven by four 300hp electric motors. There are two original locos still in existence.
	'Jim Lad' is modelled on the Kerr Stuart Wren class locomotive. Mike has had the loco for 9 years and so has become very experienced at maintaining steam despite the small boiler.
	This class '08' diesel is based on the popular shunting engine. The design is old enough to be the first diesel in the Reverend Awdry's books. The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway have a full sized version and they use it on their 'Thomas' weekends. It can be seen at kwvr.co.uk/dieselpage.
	This Class 31 Diesel was built from a kit by Compass House Models. Like other diesel models it is actually powered by electricity. This one has two 12 volt batteries and 4 electric motors
	'Airedale' was purchased by Roy in 1985. Another engine of Jack Buckler's 'Sweet Pea' design, it is here in the style of a Welsh quarry loco.
	'Charles' is based on a class of loco which is to be found on the Ffestiniog Railway in Wales. Dave used to be a fireman there as a teenager, so he enjoys reliving his memories with this powerful model.
	Tom Smith is the proud owner of 'Tiny Tim'. It is a 3 1/2" gauge version of the 'Tich' design by LBSC. Despite it's small size it will happily pull it's driver around our track.
	Despite it's appearances this is loco is powered by a battery which is hidden under the saddle tank. It provides fun for the owner without the extra work that a steam loco brings.
	'Elizabeth' is owned by our youngest member, and named after her. This just goes to show that you don't have to be old and male to enjoy this hobby.
	Younger members are encouraged, though they are not allowed to haul passengers until aged 16. This electric loco that James is trying out had just been bequeathed to the club.

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