The engines that pull our trains may seem small compared to others, however their history and where they’ve run and worked throughout their life is very extensive indeed!
Dennis
Constructed originally for Weston-Super-Mare Miniature Railway originally call ‘Hiawatha’. Now owned by Peter Bryant and has worked at High Legh since 2019.
Dylan
Dennis’s brother locomotive. Constructed originally for Weston-Super-Mare Miniature Railway. Now owned by Peter Bryant and has worked at High Legh since 2019.
The Hymek
Constructed by Cromer White for Weston-Super-Mare Miniature Railway now owned by Peter Bryant. Came to high Legh in 2023.
T68 Tram
Originally condtructed for the Pugney’s Light Railway, came to High Legh in 2014 and has been running since 1997.
Highland Chief DHR Class D Garratt
Chassis Construction started in 1993 by Arnold Bimpson, then changed hands several times and was completed in 2023 at High Legh Miniature Railway by Caleb Lovegrove.
Merlin
Constructed from scratch at High Legh Miniature railway by resident volunteer Steve Caslin, very popular with its bright yellow paintwork.
The U-boat – AKA ‘Neveille John’
Started construction in 2020 at Halton Miniature Railway then moved to High Legh Miniature Railway in 2021. Completed in 2022. Now owned by John Cartright and John Ryan.
Holmside
Owned privately but kept at High Legh Miniature Railway and runs on special occasions.
Old Rube – C19 Class
Originally built by Milner Engineering for the Conway Valley Railway Museum at Betws-y-Coed in Wales, now owned by Austin Moss and High Legh resident engine
Hercules – Sweet William Class Engine
Completely rebuilt at High Legh Miniature Railway. Owned by Steve Caslin.
BNSF GP40
Very nice temporary addition, currently for sale, for more information visit https://www.steamworkshop.co.uk/portfolio/7-1-4-bnsf-4701-diesel/