Stock list

This represents the present roster of rolling stock available on the line. I will keep updating this list as stock is added, replaced or removed from service.

Last Updated: 6 April 2025

 

Item	Image	Status	Comments
Locomotives
1  Peckforton		In service	GRS Peckett body kit on LGB ToyTrain chassis. (see How I constructed a Pecket from a GRS kit for construction details). Powered by three 18650 lithium-ion batteries, controlled with an RC Trains Rx65b receiver/controller. (See How I converted a track powered loco to battery power)
2 Beeston		In Service	GRS Barclay body kit on LGB chassis bought secondhand from GRS (see Progress Report 33 and Progress Report 51 ). 12v li-ion battery powered ,RC Trains radio controlled.
3 Bickerton		In service	GRS Hunslet body kit on LRB Toytrain chassis (see How I constructed a Hunslet from a GRS kit, for construction details) Battery powered (three 18650 li-ions) and controlled by RC Trains Rx65b receiver /controller
4 Bulkeley		In Service	Battery powered, radio controlled. A scratchbuilt body on an LGB Zillertal 0-6-2 locomotive of a Manning Wardle based (loosely) on Southwold Railway loco No 4 (Wenhaston). The loco is powered by a 12v li-ion battery, has RC Trains radio control and a MyLocoSound sound card. (See How I constructed a Manning Wardle 0-6-2T battery loco)
5 Tarporley		In service	Battery powered, radio controlled. Scratchbuilt Sharp Stewart 2-4-2T body based on Southwold Railway No.1 (Southwold) . Mounted on Playmobil chassis, powered by 12v li-ion battery with RC Trains r/c and MyLocoSound sound card (see How I constructed a 2-4-2T Sharp Stewart for construction details)
6 Harthill		In service	12v li-ion battery powered, radio controlled. Scratchbuilt Manning Wardle 0-6-0ST body on Piko motor block based on former Davington Light Railway loco. Three 18650 li-ion batteries, RC Trains rx65 receiver/controller - to be fitted with Picaxe steam sound card (see How I constructed a Manning Wardle 0-6-0ST loco)
7 Tollemache		In service	Scratchbuilt Fowler mechanical body on LGB Toytrain chassis (see How I bashed a ToyTrain diesel into a Fowler mechanical, for construction details). Converted to battery radio control using RC Trains equipment
8 Wynford		In service	Battery powered, radio controlled. Freelance diesel constructed from IP Engineering (Jessie) kit. With 12v li-ion battery power, Deltang / RC Trains r/c and MTroniks DigiSounds sound card. (see How I constructed an IP Engineering diesel kit  for construction details)
9 Lolly		In service	Battery powered, radio controlled. Freelance diesel railcar built from IP Engineering kit. 4.8v NiMH battery power, RC Trains Rx65b receiver/controller. (see How I constructed an IP Engineering diesel railcar for construction details)
10 Tiverton		In Service	LGB Stainz from starter set and was the first loco used on the railway. Converted to battery power, controlled by an RC Trains/Deltang Rx65b with sound from a Dallee soundcard. See How I Anglicised an LGB Stainz loco
11 Ridley		In Service	Bagnall 0-4-2T based on the four locos which ran on the Rustenburg Platinum Mines Railway in South Africa. Bought secondhand, built from an early GRS kit with an LGB ToyTrain 0-4-0 motor block. Powered with three 185650 li-ion batteries and controlled with an RC Trains Rx65b receiver/controller
12a/12b Samantha & Josephine		In Service	Battery powered, radio controlled. Modified from two Andel freelance coaches with scratchbuilt chassis - radio controlled battery power (12v li-ion battery and RC Trains r/c) - see How I constructed a railmotor)
14 Tarporley		In Service	Black Hawthorn 0-4-0T based on Kettering Furnaces No. 3. Started life as an LGB Otto. Powered by three 16450 li-ion batteries and controlled by a Deltang/RC Trains Rx65b receiver/controller - with MyLocoSound sound card mounted in the firebox (speaker outlet is through the firebox door). For more information see - How I constructed a Black Hawthorn 0-4-0
15 Doris		In Service	Freelance diesel constructed from an HGLW LB1 kit. Powered with one 18650 li-ion battery and controlled by a Deltang / RC Trains Rx65b receiver/controller. For more information see How I constructed a small diesel from an HGLW kit.
16 Ernest		In Service	IP Engineering kit of freelance diesel mechanical loco. Slightly modified by removal of cab (to enable it to fit beneath canopy of loading bay). Powered by two 14500 li-ion cells and controlled with Deltang / RC Trains Rx65b receiver. See - How I constructed an IP Engineering Albert kit
17 Maisie		In Service	Supposedly representing a rail-based 'flyer' used by the younger members of the Tollemache family to travel to and from Peckforton Castle, their country residence. Based on a Sylvanian Families wedding car. Powered by two 14500 li-ion cells wired in parallel and controlled by a Deltang Rx60 receiver. See - How I adapted a Sylvanian Families wedding car into a flyer
18 Dorothy & Diana		In service	3D printed from files downloaded from Thingiverse. The second loco is a slight variation on the original design. Constructed to evaluate the potential of constructing rolling stock with a 3D printer. They are based on Gmeinder diesel locos, mounted back to back to improve hauling capabilities. Each powered by two 14500 li-ion cells and controlled by a single Rx65c receiver. They have a cheap Chinese soundcard installed. See - How I 3D printed and constructed a pair of diesel locos.
19 Lionel		In Service	A John Campbell etched brass kit of a County Donegal Walker railcar forms the basis for this build which is poweredf by a modified Aristocraft motor block. Several items, such as the roof, radiator and rear panel of the railbus needed to be scratchbuilt. Powered by three 18650 li-ion cells and controlled with a Deltang Rx65b receiver it has a MyLocoSound soundcard installed. For more info see - How I constructed a Walker railcar from an etched brass kit.
20 Robert		In Service	Freelance diesel converted from LGB ToyTrain diesel loco. Powered by three 14500 li-ion batteries and controlled by Arduino Nano linked to a NRF24 radio control module.For more information see How I constructed a Bluetooth control system.
21 Broxton		In Service	My first 3D printed scratchbuild. Designed in TinkerCad and filament printed. It is a 'might have been' representation of a combination of two Schull and Skiberreen locos - primarily a Nasmyth and Wilson design. It is powered by three 18650 li-ion cells and controlled with a Deltang Rx65c receiver. It has a MyLocoSound soundcard installed. For more information see How I designed, 3D printed and constructed a Nasmyth & Wilson loco
22 Linda		In Service	Bought secondhand and based on a HGLW kit, it is powered by one 18560 li-ion cell and controlled with a Deltang Rx65b receiver. It is 32mm gauge and has been programmed to provide a shuttle service on the 32mm gauge feeder line to the Copper Mine. It has no soundcard fitted at present. See How I added radio control to a small diesel loco
23 Bunbury		In Service	My second 3D printed scratchbuild based on 0-4-2T Kerr Stuart loco Sunbury which ran on the Metropolitan Water Board Railway at Kew. It has a modified Bachmann Lyn motor block. It is powered by three 18650 li-ion cells and controlled by a Deltang Rx65c receiver. Its MyLocoSound soundcard is triggered by the Lyn chuff cam. For more information see - How I designed, 3D printed and constructed a Kerr Stuart 0-4-2T loco
24 Cholmodeley		In Service	Another scratchbuilt 3D printed model based on one of the Glyn Valley Tramway Beyer Peacock tram locos. I was dissatisfied with the Bachmann motor block used originally and so it now has my own scratchbuilt 3D printed powered chassis. Powered by three 18650 li-ion cells, it is controlled with a Micron MR603a receiver and has a MyLocoSound soundcard. For more info see - How I constructed a GVT loco
25 Tattenhall		In Service	This loco was originally constructed from a LocoLines/RailRoad cardboard kit but I was unhappy with its appearance and so its body was scrapped and replaced with a 3D print based on a 3' gauge Hughie Hunslet loco. It is powered with three 18650 li-ion cells, controlled with a Micron MR603a receiver and has a MyLocoSound soundcard. For more information see - How I constructed a cardboard Hunslet loco
26 James		In Service	Started life as a secondhand HGLW steeplecab loco, it was adapted using 3D printed parts into a representation of a Gmeinder diesel loco. It is powered by two 14500 li-ion cells, controlled with a Deltang Rx65c receiver and has a cheap diesel simulation soundcard from AliExpress. For more information see - How I adapted a HGLW steeplecab loco
27 Nick		In Service	Based loosely on a Ruston 48HP loco it was 3D prtinted, including the powered chassis. It is powered by three 14500 li-ion cells, controlled with a Micron Mr603a receiver and has a cheap recordable sound module on which has been loaded the sound of a Ruston loco. For more information see - How I constructed a Ruston(ish) loco
28 Greg		In Service	A representation of a Ruston Proctor paraffin loco 3D resin printed from a Shapeways download and mounted on my own design 3D primted motor block. It is powered by three 18650 li-ion cells, controlled by a Micron MR603b receiver and has a cheap diesel simulation soundcard from AliExpress. For more info see - How I constructed a Ruston Proctor loco
29 Rawhead		In Service	A 3D printed representation of a three foot gauge De Winton vertical boilered loco based on measurements of a loco on display in the foyer of the Welsh Highland Railway station at Caernarfon. It is powered by three 14500 li-ion cells, controlled with a Micron MR603 receiver and has a MyLocoSound soundcard. For more information see - How I designed, 3D printed and constructed a De Winton loco
30 Chaloner		In Service	My one and only live steam loco - a Regner Chaloner. I wanted a geared steam loco as it is easier to run and control at slower speeds. It is probably steamed about once a year. It was bought secondhand and has a few slight modifications.
Coaches
1		In Service, but awaiting further detailing and weathering	All third 4-compartment coach constructed from a Maddison kit. (See How I constructed Maddison coaches from kits)
2		In Service, but awaiting further detailing and weathering	First/third 4-compartment coach constructed from a Maddison kit. (See How I constructed Maddison coaches from kits)
3		In service, but awaiting further detailing and weathering	Third class 3-compartment brake-end constructed from a Maddison kit. (See How a constructed Maddison coaches from kits)
4		In Service - awaiting further detailing and weathering	Bachmann Jackson Sharp Passenger Coach converted to something resembling a Leek & Manifold Open coach (see How I based some Bachmann Jackson Sharps into L&M (ish) coaches)
5		In Service - awaiting further detailing and weathering	Bachmann Jackson Sharp Passenger Coach converted to something resembling a Leek & Manifold Open coach (see How I based some Bachmann Jackson Sharps into L&M (ish) coaches)
6		In Service - awaiting further detailing and weathering	Bachmann Jackson Sharp Passenger Coach converted to something resembling a Leek & Manifold Brake End coach (see How I based some Bachmann Jackson Sharps into L&M (ish) coaches)
7		In service	Southwold Railway 6-wheel coach (early design). Designed in TinkerCad and 3D printed
8		In Service	Southwold Railway 6-wheel coach (early design). Designed in TinkerCad and 3D printed
9		In Service	Southwold Railway 6-wheel coach (early design). Designed in TinkerCad and 3D printed
10		In Service	Glyn Valley third class four-wheeled coach. Scratchbuilt and 3D printed. See  How I designed, 3D printed and constructed a GVT coach
11		In Service	Glyn Valley third class four-wheeled coach. Scratchbuilt and 3D printed. See - How I designed, 3D printed and constructed a GVT coach
12		In Service	Glyn Valley open four-wheeled coach. Scratchbuilt and 3D printed. See - How I designed, 3D printed and constructed a GVT coach
14		In Service	Glyn Valley open four-wheeled coach. Scratchbuilt and 3D printed.
15		In Service	Glyn Valley open four-wheeled coach. Scratchbuilt and 3D printed.
10		In Service	Glyn Valley third class four-wheeled coach modified into a Directors' Saloon. Scratchbuilt and 3D printed. See - How I designed, 3D printed and constructed a Directors' Saloon.
Unassigned		In service	Four wheel workman's coach constructed from early IP Engineering kit (bought secondhand)
Wagons
Open 1		In service	Resin body on Hartland chassis. Removable coal load. (see How I made my third batch of open wagons)
Open 2		In service	Resin body on Hartland chassis. Removable coal load. (see How I made my third batch of open wagons)
Open 3		In service	Resin body on Hartland chassis. Removable coal load. (see How I made my third batch of open wagons)
Open 4		In service	Resin body on Hartland chassis. Removable coal load. (see How I made my third batch of open wagons)
Open 5		In service	Resin body on Hartland chassis. Removable coal load. (see How I made my third batch of open wagons)
Open 6		In service	Resin body on Hartland chassis. Removable coal load. (see How I made my third batch of open wagons)
Open 7		In service	Plasticard body on Hartland chassis. Bow-ended open with coal load. (see How I built the second batch of open wagons)
Open 8		In service	Plasticard body on Hartland chassis. Bow ended open with tarpaulin covered load. (see HowtI built the second batch of open wagons)
Open 9		In service	Plasticard body on Hartland chassis. Coal load. (see How I built the second batch of open wagons)
Open 10		In service	Plasticard body on Hartland chassis. timber load. (see How I built the second batch of open wagons)
Open 11		In service	Resin body on Hartland chassis. (see How I made my third batch of open wagons). General merchandise load (packing cases from coffee stirrers, gear wheel in cradle, milk churns (from GRS)
Open 12		In service	Resin body on Hartland chassis. (see How I made my third batch of open wagons). Load of wooden kegs.
Open 14		In service	Resin body on Hartland chassis. (see How I made my third batch of open wagons) Removable coal load.
Open 15		In service	Resin body with building materials load (bricks, cement bags and sand)
Open 16		In Service	Converted from a cheap Echo Toys US style gondola car. For more information see How I bashed a couple of cheap US style gondolas into open wagons
Open 17		In Service	Converted from a cheap Echo Toys US style gondola car. For more information see How I bashed a couple of cheap US style gondolas into open wagons
Open 18		In Service	Designed with TinkerCad and 3D printed. The design is based on my resin cast wagons with a 3D printed chassis instead of the HLW chassis
Open 19		In service	Designed with TinkerCad and 3D printed. The design is based on my resin cast wagons with a 3D printed chassis instead of the HLW chassis
Open 20		In Service	Southwold Railway 4-plank open wagon. Designed in TinkerCad and 3D printed. No load as yet.
Open 21		In service	Southwold Railway 3-plank open wagon. Designed in TinkerCad and 3D printed. No load as yet.
Open 22		In service	Southwold Railway 3-plank open wagon. Designed in TinkerCad and 3D printed. No load as yet.
Open 23		In Service	A 3D printed Cleminson six-wheeled open wagon based on those which ran on the Southwold Railway
Open 24		In service	A 3D printed Cleminson six-wheeled open wagon based on those which ran on the Southwold Railway
Closed van 1		In service	Freelance conversion from LGB ToyTrain balcony van (see How I converted an LGB ToyTrain balcony van into a closed van)
Closed van 2		In service	Freelance conversion from LGB ToyTrain balcony van (see How I converted an LGB ToyTrain balcony van into a closed van)
Closed van 3		In service	Now sold and passed to another railway
Closed van 4		In service	Converted from an LGB US style box car - see How I converted an LGB US style box car into a closed van
Closed van 6		Out of Service	Now sold and passed to another railway
Closed van 7		Out of service	Now sold and passed to another railway
Closed Van 8		In Service	Short wheelbase Southwold Railway luggage van. Designed in TinkerCad and 3D printed.
Closed Van 9		In service	Long wheelbase Southwold Railway luggage van. Designed in TinkerCad and 3D printed
Closed Van 10		In service	Based loosely on a County Donegal Railway luggage van. Designed in TinkerCad and 3D printed
		Awaiting construction
Gunpowder van		In service	Wooden trinket box mounted on an HLW chassis (see How I constructed a gunpowder van from a cheap wooden trinket box)
Cattle wagon 1		In service	Scratchbuilt plasticard body on LGB chassis (see How I constructed two cattle wagons). With load of two Schleich cattle.
Cattle wagon 2		In service	Scratchbuilt plasticard body on LGB chassis (see How I constructed two cattle wagons). With load of two Schleich cattle.
Cattle wagon 3		In service	IP Engineering kit
Cattle wagon 4		In service	IP Engineering kit
Cattle wagon 5	(Awaiting photo)	In service	Accucraft
Timber wagon 1		In service	LGB stake wagon with log load
Timber wagon2		In service	LGB stake wagon with log load
Timber wagon 3		In service	LGB stake wagon with log load
Timber wagon 4		In service	LGB stake wagon with removable log load
Timber wagon 5		In service	LGB feldbahn stake wagon with removable 2' 6" (40mm) pit prop load
Timber wagon 6		In service	LGB feldbahn stake wagon with removable 5' (80mm) pit prop load
Timber wagon 7		In service	LGB feldbahn stake wagon with removable 7' (112mm) pit prop load
Timber wagon 8		In service	LGB feldbahn stake wagon with removable 7' (112mm) pit prop load
Bolster wagons 1 &  2		In service but in need of more restraining chains	LGB feldbahn wagons with papier mache log load
Tank wagon 1		In service	Converted from LGB Toytrain tanker wagon using GRS detailing kit
Tank wagon 2		In service	LGB ToyTrain wagon converted to UK based wagon using same techniques as GRS detailing kit
Flat wagon 1		In service	Modified Hartland wagon, with tractor load (adapted resin moneybox)
Flat wagon 2		In service	Modified Hartland wagon with farm machinery load (Brittain's toys)
Flat wagon 3		In service awaiting  a removable load	Modified Hartland wagon (see How I constructed some flat wagons)
Flat wagon 4		In service	Modified Hartland wagon - used as match wagon for crane wagon (see below and How I created some flat wagons)
Flat wagon 5		In service, awaiting weathering	Atropos kit with milk churn load. Milk churns bought as resin castings or scratchbuilt (see How I made some milk churns)
Flat wagon 6		In service	Freelance designed in TinkerCad and 3D printed. Awaiting removable load
Flat wagon 7	[Awaiting photo]	Awaiting construction
Permanent way wagon 1		In service	Scratchbuilt body on IP Engineering Hudson wagon chassis. Bachmann tools added for detailing. (see How I made a small engineering wagon)
Crane wagon		In service	Scratchbuilt body on Hartland chassis (see How I constructed a crane wagon)
Guards van 1		In service, but further detailing needed	Scratchbuilt freelance body on Hartland chassis. Made from lolly sticks and plasticard.
Guards van 2		In service	IP Engineering kit, bought secondhand as part of job lot, partially detailed and repainted in PLR livery.
Guards van 3		In service, but in need of further detail	Converted from LGB Toytrain balcony van using GRS kit (bought secondhand in unfinished condition as part of job lot)
Guards van 4		In Service	Based on a Glyn Valley Tramway brake van. A 3D scratchbuild.
Rake of nine Snailbeach-esque hopper wagons		In service	Scratchbuilt on modified HLW wagon chassis (see How I constructed Snailbeach-like hopper wagons - pending)
Rake of nine tipplers (empty)		In service	LGB tipplers, repainted, weathered and rusted (see How I weathered a rake of tippler wagons)
Rake of nine tipplers (full)		In service	LGB tipplers, repainted, weathered and rusted (see How I created loads for a rake of tippler wagons)
2' gauge rolling stock
Locomotives
21 (Linda)		In service.	To be used for conveying ore from mine to loading hoppers. Bought via eBay - 32mm gauge, IP Engineering body and HGLW chassis. Powered by one 18650 lithium-ion battery, controlled with a Deltang Rx65b receiver/controller (programmed for auto-shuttle) (see How I converted a battery loco to radio control)
22 (Emma)		In service	IP Engineering plate frame Simplex diesel kit. Dual gauge (32mm and 45mm). Powered by two 14500 li-ion batteries (in parallel) and controlled with a Deltang Rx65b receiver. It has two soundcards (adapted from musical greetings card modules) for motor sound and horn. See How I constructed a plate frame Simplex loco
23 (Sybil)		In service	IP Engineering Albert kit. Powered by two 14500 li-ion batteries wired in parallel and controlled by a Deltang / RC Trains Rx65b receiver / controller. See How I constructed a small diesel from an IP Engineering kit
Coaches
11	Awaiting photo	Planned	Workmen's coach
12	Awaiting photo	Planned	Workmen's coach
Wagons
101	Awaiting photo	In service	Constructed from a Binnie Hudson skip kit
102	Awaiting photo	In service	Constructed from a Binnie Hudson skip kit
103	Awaiting photo	In service	Constructed from a Binnie Hudson skip kit
110		In service	Tank wagon - Constructed from eBay wooden kit

Still plenty to do:

• One open livestock wagon kit awaiting construction (IP Engineering). 
• One more open wagon to construct using resin castings and Hartland chassis 
• Development of the 2' narrow gauge roster