The Golden Valley Light railway

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

Motor Rail 5906

Built in 1934, this is one of the 40HP versions of the "Simplex " design, and is fitted with an extremely unusual "Breadbin " style cab, of which only one other example is known to survive.

It was originally supplied to Joseph Boam"s sand quarry at Middleton Towers, Norfolk on 17th February 1934 at a cost of engine it too was originally preserved privately on the West Lancashire Light Railway.

Locomotive Specifications
Built - 1934
Power - 40HP
Weight - xx tons

The loco, has now left the GVLR.

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