The Golden Valley Light railway

A 2ft (610mm) Narrow Gauge Railway in Derbyshire

Baguley Drewry 3753 "Darcy"

History

This 70hp loco is a very a recent addition to the fleet. It was originally 2ft 6ins gauge and is ex of MoD Trecwn (South Wales), a former Royal Navy armaments depot.

Locomotive Specifications
Built
1980
Power
70HP
Engine
Perkins 4.236
Airbrakes
Airbraked by the GVLR

The loco has been commissioned into service with a light overhaul. The air braking system has been converted to GVLR standards and the loco, has now entered revenue earning service.

image: Winter passenger train in the snow
Darcy hauling Ashover Coach No.4

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image: Baguley Drewry 3753 "Darcy" outshopped in her new livery
Baguley Drewry 3753 "Darcy"
after naming and repainting,
returning with her first freight train
image: Baguley Drewry 3753 over the pit in the Running Shed shortly after arrival
Baguley Drewry 3753
shortly after arrival