68012 Steam Locomotive Hunslet  0-6-0 ST
blackie.jpg (89991 bytes) 68012 belongs to the LLPS and has been at Isfield since before the current society owned the site. The loco was last steamed in 2004 but is currently out of service awaiting restoration of boiler due to a wasted inner firebox and corroded water jacket. Now subject to a long term project which is expected to cost in excess of £80,000.

 

205033 three car unit DEMU 
thumper.jpg (99123 bytes) 205033 had the honour of leading "The Last Thump" rail tour on 15th December 2004. It was bought soon afterwards by the Lavender Line and is now in service at Isfield. The unit although considered to be one of the best of its class when withdrawn was somewhat neglected in its final months on the main line and so is now the receiving some much needed attention and  repainting.

 

"Ausin1" 0-6-0 Kitson Steam Locomotive
austin1.jpg (81511 bytes) Currently returned to the Llangollan railway for a major overhaul, Austin1 was the main steam workhorse of the Lavender Line for several years. Its steamings had been  funded by personal donations. It is hoped after a period of running in it may return to Isfield 

 

Planet 0-4-0 Diesel Mechanical Shunter
planet.jpg (67940 bytes) Purchased by the LLPS in 2004 this powerful little air cooled diesel shunter sees regular service in and about the railway and on occasions can be seen coupled to a brake van for quiet public service days. Recently repainted in bright blue the locomotive has been the subject of sponsorship. 

 

Sentinel 0-4-0 Steam Locomotive
sentinel.jpg (95546 bytes) Privately owned, Sentinel 51 is in full working order and currently on trial at Isfield to assess its suitability as a second steam locomotive for use on wine and dine trains. This rare and unusual engine has a vertical boiler and is chain driven but despite its small size is capable of hauling very heavy trains. Before it can go into full service it requires the fitting of a larger vacuum ejector.

 

Andrew Barclay Diesel Mechanical 0-4-0 number 15
vulcan.jpg (75472 bytes) This little diesel mechanical shunter built in 1941 is privately owned and had been at Isfield for many years. It is currently being refurbished by its owner but requires a replacement gearbox although all other work on the locomotive is nearing completion. It has been a very useful locomotive at the line and will be fitted with train brakes before it returns to traffic so it can be used as a backup locomotive for use on passenger trains. Although always referred to as a 'Vulcan', the locomotive is actually an Andrew Barclay. See the owners webpage about this and the next loco by clicking here.

 

Vulcan Diesel Mechanical 0-4-0 
barklay.jpg (57901 bytes) This little diesel mechanical shunter is privately owned and had been at Isfield for many years. It is currently awaiting full refurbished by its owner. Although quite tatty at the moment it has the potential to be a runner. Often referred to as a Barklay the locomotive is in fact a Vulcan. This picture was taken before it came to the Lavender Line. See the owners webpage about this and the previous loco by clicking here.

 

"Hampshire" DEMU 1123
h&supsloco.jpg (101138 bytes) "Hampshire" motor unit No 1123 now resides on the new isolated siding in the yard area of the line. The unit has been cosmetically restored but there is still a lot of work to do on the power unit before it can be returned to traffic.

 

"Hampshire" DEMU 1211
DrivingTrailer1121.jpg (119809 bytes) Class 205 driving trailer no 1121 belonging to Hastings Diesels arrived at Isfield towards the end of October 2007. The fully restored unit is on loan to the Line for the foreseeable future.

 

"Ivor the Engine"
Iv07.jpg (193695 bytes) This little locomotive was hired in order to create interest for children and proved to be very popular. So much so in fact that we had hoped to have Ivor available for our 2007 Santa specials but a problem with the boiler prevented this. Ivor is scheduled to return to Isfield for two weeks in 2008.

 

"Lady Angela"
La08.jpg (175647 bytes) With the sudden unavailability of "Ivor" the Lavender Line officials quickly sought another small locomotive for the 2007 Santa Specials and was lucky to be able to hire at short notice the little 0-4-0 Peckett "Lady Angela". The loco remained at the line until February 2008 and was very popular with crew and visitors alike. It is hoped we will hire the locomotive again at some time in the future.
"Teddy"
Td08.jpg (150309 bytes) Although the name is unofficial, This little Peckett has endeared herself to our loco crews and to our visitors alike. She is highly economical to run and loved by the children. We hope she will stay at Isfield for some time yet. Click here to read more about this little engine. 

 

Austerity 0-6-0 "Rolvenden"
Ro08.jpg (199264 bytes) In March 2008 guest locomotive, Austerity 0-6-0 "Rolvenden" arrived from the Kent and East Sussex Railway. It is the same basic type of locomotive as our own "Blackie" and very powerful. It is intended that the loco may be used on some Clive Groome footplate courses although it will see action on some public days at Isfield as well.

 

Terrier 662 "Martello"
martello.jpg (126699 bytes) March 17th saw the arrival of the Stroudley Terrier 662 "Martello" for a second visit to the line. This very popular little locomotive is part of the Bressingham Collection and will be used at Isfield almost exclusively on the Clive Groome  footplate training courses. It will therefore be seen running on many Saturdays.