The Locomotives
The description of the locomotives are as they came to the Downs.
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 | TUBBY 2-6-2 Narrow Gauge Tender
Originally built to the gauge of 7¼ inches, Tubby was the first locomotive of the Downs Light Railway. It was regauged to 9½ inches and had many transformations. It remained in-service until the late 1980s, in a 4-4-2 configuration, after which it was dismantled to assist the building of Tubby 2.
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 | MAUD 2-6-2 GWR Tender Maud accompanied Tubby in 1929, during the 7¼ inch era. However, the locomotive proved too delicate for children to use, and required expert firing and driving. Seeing little action on the DLR, it was sold in 1937 when the railway was regauged. The present existence of Maud is unknown. | ||
 | RANMORE 0-4-2 LB&SCR Class D Tank
Ranmore was the spark that regauged the DLR to its present gauge of 9½ inches. The engine being an exceptional model was similar to Maud required an element of driving skill. It was later sold and is now in a private collection.
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| GEORGE 4-4-2 GNR Atlantic Tender
George is the last remaining of the original four engines.
Arriving in 1941, it remained in-service up to 1984 when it retired to the Boys Hall of the Downs School as a display.
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 | BROCK 0-4-0 Narrow Gauge Tank & Tender
Brock arrived in 1971, and since its boiler modification in 1977 it has been the mainstay of the DLR to present times. Its narrow gauge design has proved very successful with the children.
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 | TIM 0-6-0 Petrol Hydraulic
With many modifications and improvements, Tim has become a quick and reliable form of motive power.
Tim received an extensive overhaul in 2003 by Washford Engineering, and continues to be ever ready for the DLR's needs.
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 | JAMES BOYD 2-6-2 Narrow Gauge Tender
The locomotive was officially named after James I C Boyd in the Summer of 1992. After its recent boiler overhaul, the 'James Boyd stands at the head of the DLR's motive power.
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