Evesham Vale Light Railway
The Evesham Vale Light Railway operates in Evesham Country Park in Worcestershire, England, where it opened in August 2002. Constructed at 15 in (381 mm) gauge, the line runs for over 1 mile (1.6 km) through the park, including a lengthy section through the fruit orchards. Passengers are conveyed throughout the year, although operations tend to be limited to weekends during school term time, becoming a daily service during school holidays.
Route
Trains run from Twyford Station, opposite the country park's main Car Park. The run takes around 10–15 minutes, through the Apple Orchard and around the Balloon Loop to Evesham Vale Station. Here, there is a few minutes break. Passengers can either break their journey here and enjoy a picnic or country walk (returning on a later train), or simply get out for a look at the locomotive. The EVLR staff are always on hand to answer questions. The train then carries on, out of the Balloon Loop, upgrade towards Twyford Station. The locomotive is then turned and run round ready for the next departure.
Locomotives
| Locomotive Number |
Locomotive Name |
Locomotive Type |
Year Built | Builder | In service? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Locomotives | ||||||
| 312 | St Egwin | 0-4-0ST+T | 2003 | Exmoor Steam Railway | Yes | At Evesham since 2003. |
| 3 | Dougal | 0-6-2ST+T | 1970 | Severn Lamb | Yes | At Evesham since 2004. |
| 300 | Monty | 0-4-2 | 1996 | Exmoor Steam Railway | Yes | Originally named Markeaton Lady. |
| Diesel Locomotives | ||||||
| 452280 | Cromwell | Ruston and Hornsby | Yes | |||
| JGF4 | Sludge | 4wDM | 1955 | R A Lister and Company | Yes | |
| Biscuit | Mike Eddy | Yes | 4-wheel track inspection trolley. | |||
Rolling stock
A variety of passenger coaches are in service - including an articulated set of semi-open coaches, and several stylish fully enclosed saloon coaches, the latter of which provide the mainstay of the services.
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