Gallery in 2021
ALL IMAGES ARE COPYRIGHT TARKA VALLEY RAILWAY (P.Tarry / J.Eeles / TVR)

'Torrington Cavalier'

A Ruston and Hornsby  six cylinder192 hp Diesel Shunter.

The last one of its type built in February 1969
 

It was supplied new to the Nevils Dock & Railway company in Llanelli and worked there until 1990.

It was preserved at the Chasewater Railway from where it was acquired by the revivalists of the LSWR Torrington line.

'Progress'

Former North Devon Clays 0-4-0D No. 1 Progress (Fowler 4000001 of 1945)

Built 1945 by John Fowler manufacturers number 4000001. 60 h.p. 6 cylinder Leyland diesel engine installed in 1977. Hydrostatic drive and braking with Westinghouse air brakes as a secondary system. Driving wheels 30 inches.

Tanker Wagon

Clay Hood Wagon

This wagon was used to transport clay from the local clay workings at Meeth and Peters Marland.

Progress in action

The points and siding area

Logo

'Progress'

The 'new' line, looking towards Bideford