~ Cymdeithas Rheilffyrdd Y Cambrian Cyf. - Cerbydau ~ This section is currently under construction. However, it does provide the reader with an overview of locomotives and units based on the society's metals. Click here for details of carriages & wagons.
...Of the Society's four steam locomotives, 1 is currently being returned to action, work on another is currently suspended while funding and volunteer resources are concentrated on one loco, whilst the third is being assessed for cosmetic restoration and display in the museum, and a fourth is in store pending a lengthy restoration.
'Adam', 0-4-0ST, built by Peckett & Son, Bristol, 1916, no.1430. Status ~ under assessment for cosmetic restoration for display in Cambrian Railways Museum, Oswestry.
The Barclay, 0-6-0ST, built by Andrew Barclay & Co in 1900, No.885. Status ~ awaiting restoration, in store at Oswestry.
'Norma' 0-6-0ST, built by Hunslet in 1952, No.3770. Status ~ overhaul part-complete, now awaiting raising of funds.
'Oliver Veltom' 0-4-0ST, built by Peckett & Sons in 1951, No.2131. This loco is currently being returned to steam - visit # 'Operation Oliver' Homepage for further details.
...Of the Society's five diesel locomotives, 3 are currently operational, one is on display in the museum, whilst the other is in store pending a lengthy restoration.
'Alpha' 0-4-0DH, built by F.C.Hibbered in 1962, No.3953. Status ~ operational, Oswestry.
'Cyril' 0-4-0DM, built by F.C.Hibbered in 1951, No.3541. Status ~ operational, Oswestry.
Hudswell 0-4-0DM, built by Hudswell in 1951, No.D893. Status ~ on display in Cambrian Railways Museum, Oswestry. Overhaul commenced.
0-6-0 DM, built by Hunslet in 1946, No.3526. Status ~ awaiting restoration, on display at Oswestry.
'Telemon' 0-4-0DM, built by Vulcan in 1955, No.295. Status ~ operational, Oswestry. This loco is owned by the Cambrian Diesel Group.
Yorkshire Engine Company 0-4-0DH no.2675, of 1961 1955. Status ~ operational at Llanddu on the Nantmawr Branch. This loco is owned by CRS volunteer Andrew Briddon.
Hunslet 0-4-0DH no.9222 of 1984. Of interest is that the ‘new’ bodywork is that from Thomas Hill no.257V of 1975, which itself was undergoing a full re-manufacture. Status ~ under overhaul at Llanddu on the Nantmawr Branch. This loco is owned by CRS volunteer Andrew Briddon.
...Of the three vehicles currently based on the Society's tracks, one is operational and on display in the museum, whilst the other two are based at Llanddu on the Nantmawr Branch, one of which is operational, the other being in store.
Wickham Trolley 2-2-0 PM, built by Whickham in 1955, No.PWM3764. Status ~ operational, in store at Llanddu, on Nantmawr Branch.
'Parry People Mover No.11, built JM Parry Associates, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, in 1998. Status ~ operational, on display in Cambrian Railways Museum, Oswestry.
GP-TRAMM 98205, built in 1985. Status ~ operational, at Llanddu, on Nantmawr Branch. This unit is owned by the Cambrian Diesel Group.