Quick facts for kids Dean Forest Railway |
9681 north of Lydney Junction station
|
Locale |
West Gloucestershire |
Commercial operations |
Built by |
Severn & Wye Railway |
Original gauge |
Tramway (prior to 1868)
7 ft 1⁄4 in (2,140 mm) Brunel gauge (1868 to 1872)
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge (from 1872) |
Preserved operations |
Stations |
5 open |
Length |
4+1⁄4 miles (6.8 km) |
Preserved gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
Commercial history |
Opened |
1813 |
1868 |
Converted to 7 ft 1⁄4 in (2,140 mm) Brunel gauge |
1872 |
Converted to 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
Closed |
1977 |
Preservation history |
1970 |
The Society is formed |
1971 |
First open day at Parkend |
1978 |
First open day at Norchard |
1983 |
The Duke of Gloucester visits |
1986 |
Route purchased from BR |
1991 |
Norchard to Lakeside opened |
1995 |
Lakeside to Junction opened |
2001 |
Lydney Town opened |
2002 |
Norchard to Tufts opened |
2003 |
Tufts to Whitecroft opened |
2006 |
Parkend opened by HRH Princess Anne |
2012 |
Whitecroft opened |
Headquarters |
Norchard |
The Dean Forest Railway is a 4+1⁄4-mile (6.8 km) long heritage railway that runs between Lydney and Parkend in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
The route was part of the former Severn and Wye Railway which ran from Lydney to Cinderford. The society that operates the line started steam locomotive operations in 1971, and bought the trackbed and line from British Rail in 1986, reaching both Lydney Junction and Parkend railway stations by 1995 and 2005 respectively. Trains are operated by both steam and heritage diesel locomotives, and heritage diesel multiple units.
The Dean Forest Railway has been given the former Griffithstown Station building. Its removal was completed in June 2016, and is expected to be placed at the new upcoming Speech House Road.
CrossCountry are now providing a combined fare for travel to Lydney mainline station (on CrossCountry services only) and then onto the Dean Forest Railway.
The Dean Forest Railway plans to extend its heritage services a further 2+1⁄2 miles (4.0 km) through/into the middle of the Royal Forest at Speech House Road (close to the nearby Beechenhurst Visitor Attraction), bringing the line to a total of about 6+3⁄4 miles (10.9 km) in length. In 2016, DFR's director of civil engineering and director of development Jason Shirley announced plans to expand the railway to Cinderford. The project's status as a strategic regional development means that a large proportion of the estimated £8million cost could be met by Government funding.
Stations and Junctions of the DFR
- Lydney Junction (Terminus)
- St Mary's Halt (now closed, yet still in place).
- Lydney Town
- Middle Forge Junction – Line splits into High and Low Levels. No Station.
- Norchard Low Level (Terminus) - includes a railway museum and shop
- Norchard High Level - ramp and steps from Norchard Low Level
- Tufts Junction – Historic junction with disused mineral loop and freight branch. No Station.
- Whitecroft
- Parkend (Current Terminus)
Proposed future extension
- Coleford Junction Halt
- Bicslade Wharf
- Speech House Road
- Cinderford
Locomotives
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1450 passes through Oakenwood, just north of Whitecroft.
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9681 hauling goods into Parkend.
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1450 masquerading as 1401 as part of DFR's Titfield Thunderbolt Weekend.
Steam
Number & Name |
Description |
Current Status |
Livery |
Image |
No. 5541 |
GWR 4575 Class 2-6-2T |
Operational, built in 1928. Owned by the Dean Forest Locomotive Group. Boiler ticket expires in 2023. |
BR lined Green with late crest |
![5541 in Norchard.jpg](/images/thumb/b/b2/5541_in_Norchard.jpg/200px-5541_in_Norchard.jpg) |
NCB No. 3880/WD 152 "Rennes" |
Austerity 0-6-0ST |
Operational, built in 1944. Boiler ticket expires in 2027. |
LMR Blue |
![Rennes WD152.jpg](/images/thumb/e/ed/Rennes_WD152.jpg/200px-Rennes_WD152.jpg) |
No. 2221 |
Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST |
Stored, built in 1946 |
N/A |
![2221 in a sorry state.jpg](/images/thumb/3/39/2221_in_a_sorry_state.jpg/200px-2221_in_a_sorry_state.jpg) |
No. 9681 |
BR(W) 0-6-0PT GWR 5700 Class |
Owned by the Dean Forest Locomotive Group. Undergoing overhaul. Expected back in service sometime during 2021. Built in 1949. |
BR Black (Early Emblem) |
![9681 sits at Parkend.JPG](/images/thumb/e/ef/9681_sits_at_Parkend.JPG/200px-9681_sits_at_Parkend.JPG) |
No. 9682 |
BR(W) 0-6-0PT GWR 5700 Class |
Bought by the Dean Forest Locomotive Group in late 2018. Overhaul had begun under previous owners, GWR. Preservation Group Ltd at Southall Railway Centre and arrived at Lydney on 10 April 2019. Overhaul will resume once 9681 is completed. 9682 was the 100th locomotive to leave Barry Scrapyard. Built in 1949. |
BR Black |
![9682 Chinnor A2.JPG](/images/thumb/8/8e/9682_Chinnor_A2.JPG/200px-9682_Chinnor_A2.JPG) |
No. 2147 "Uskmouth 1" |
Peckett and Sons 0-4-0ST |
Undergoing restoration, built in 1952. Arrived in 1971. DFR first loco. |
Light Green |
![Uskmouth 1 at Norchard Dean Forest Railway.JPG](/images/thumb/2/2a/Uskmouth_1_at_Norchard_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG/200px-Uskmouth_1_at_Norchard_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG) |
No. 3806 "Wilbert" |
Austerity 0-6-0ST |
Stored awaiting boiler repairs, built in 1953. Arrived in 1973. Named after Rev. W. Awdry in 1987. Formerly G.B Keeling. |
Dark Blue with Red Lining |
![Wilbert at Parkend (geograph 4376915).jpg](/images/thumb/1/13/Wilbert_at_Parkend_%28geograph_4376915%29.jpg/200px-Wilbert_at_Parkend_%28geograph_4376915%29.jpg) |
No. 3823 "Warrior" |
Austerity 0-6-0ST |
Stored, built in 1954. |
NCB Red |
![Warrior before Preservation.jpg](/images/thumb/5/5c/Warrior_before_Preservation.jpg/200px-Warrior_before_Preservation.jpg) |
NCB No. 3889/NCB 65 |
Austerity 0-6-0ST |
Stored at Lydney Junction. built in 1964. |
Departmental Yellow |
![3389 Dean Forest Railway.jpg](/images/thumb/4/49/3389_Dean_Forest_Railway.jpg/200px-3389_Dean_Forest_Railway.jpg) |
No 2411 (Gloria) |
Hunslet 50550 Class 0-6-0ST |
. Stored at Lydney Junction. built in 1941 |
|
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No 2413 Gunby |
Hunslet 50550 Class 0-6-0ST |
Undergoing overhaul. built in 1941. |
Lined Black |
![2413 Dean Forest Railway.jpg](/images/thumb/2/27/2413_Dean_Forest_Railway.jpg/200px-2413_Dean_Forest_Railway.jpg) |
Diesel and electric
Number & Name |
Description |
Current Status |
Livery |
Year |
Image |
No. 4210127 |
Fowler 0-4-0DM Diesel Shunter |
Stored awaiting overhaul. |
N/A |
|
![4210127 Dean Forest Railway.jpg](/images/thumb/1/17/4210127_Dean_Forest_Railway.jpg/200px-4210127_Dean_Forest_Railway.jpg) |
No. 5622 "Don Corbett" |
Hunslet 0-4-0 Diesel Shunter |
Operational |
Departmental Yellow with Wasp-Stripe bufferbeams |
|
![5622 Dean Forest Railway.jpg](/images/thumb/a/a5/5622_Dean_Forest_Railway.jpg/200px-5622_Dean_Forest_Railway.jpg) |
No. 6688 "Salty" |
Hunslet 0-4-0 Diesel Shunter |
Undergoing overhaul, Arrived from the Barry Island Railway in January 2009. |
Red with Yellow ends and Wasp-Stripes |
1968 |
![Salty Collects GUV 11.01.2014 Adam Williams.jpg](/images/thumb/f/ff/Salty_Collects_GUV_11.01.2014_Adam_Williams.jpg/200px-Salty_Collects_GUV_11.01.2014_Adam_Williams.jpg) |
No. 3947 "Planet" (Formerly "Pluto") |
Hibberd 0-4-0DM Shunter |
Stored at Norchard, Awaiting overhaul. |
Green |
1960 |
![3947 Dean Forest Railway.jpg](/images/thumb/8/8b/3947_Dean_Forest_Railway.jpg/200px-3947_Dean_Forest_Railway.jpg) |
No. 08238 (13308 / D3308) "Charlie" |
BR 0-6-0DE Class 08 |
Stored, Light duties at Lydney Junction only |
BR Blue with Wasp Stripes |
1956 |
![Forest of Dean Railway (9722864699).jpg](/images/thumb/8/8d/Forest_of_Dean_Railway_%289722864699%29.jpg/200px-Forest_of_Dean_Railway_%289722864699%29.jpg) |
No. 08769 (D3937) "Gladys" |
BR 0-6-0DE Class 08 |
Operational. Re-entered service in 2013. |
BR Green with wasp stripes |
1960 |
![Forest of Dean Railway (9726079568).jpg](/images/thumb/6/66/Forest_of_Dean_Railway_%289726079568%29.jpg/200px-Forest_of_Dean_Railway_%289726079568%29.jpg) |
No. D9521 |
BR 0-6-0 Class 14 |
Operational |
BR Blue |
1964 |
![D9521 Norchard Dean Forest Railway.JPG](/images/thumb/5/5f/D9521_Norchard_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG/200px-D9521_Norchard_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG) |
No. D9555 |
BR 0-6-0 Class 14 |
Stored awaiting repairs |
BR Green |
1965 |
![D9555 old oak common depot.jpg](/images/thumb/e/e0/D9555_old_oak_common_depot.jpg/200px-D9555_old_oak_common_depot.jpg) |
No. 31210 |
BR A1A-A1A Class 31 |
Undergoing restoration |
N/A |
1960 |
![31210 before restoration.jpg](/images/thumb/0/07/31210_before_restoration.jpg/200px-31210_before_restoration.jpg) |
No. 31235 |
BR A1A-A1A Class 31 |
Stored |
BR Blue |
1960 |
|
No. 31466 |
BR A1A-A1A Class 31 |
Undergoing overhaul |
EWS Maroon/Gold |
1959 |
![31466 leaving for Gloucester from the Dean Forest Railway.JPG](/images/thumb/9/99/31466_leaving_for_Gloucester_from_the_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG/200px-31466_leaving_for_Gloucester_from_the_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG) |
No. E50619 |
BR Class 108 DMBS |
Undergoing repairs |
BR Green |
1958 |
![No. E50619 at Lydney Junction.jpg](/images/thumb/1/16/No._E50619_at_Lydney_Junction.jpg/200px-No._E50619_at_Lydney_Junction.jpg) |
No. M51566 |
BR Class 108 DMCL |
Undergoing repairs |
BR Green |
1959 |
![No. M51566 at Lydney Junction.jpg](/images/thumb/d/d8/No._M51566_at_Lydney_Junction.jpg/200px-No._M51566_at_Lydney_Junction.jpg) |
No. M51914 |
BR Class 108 DMBS |
Operational |
BR Green |
1961 |
![No. M51914 departing Norchard High Level.jpg](/images/thumb/c/c2/No._M51914_departing_Norchard_High_Level.jpg/200px-No._M51914_departing_Norchard_High_Level.jpg) |
No. M56492 |
BR Class 108 DTCL |
Operational |
BR Green |
1960 |
![No. M56492 after repaint.jpg](/images/thumb/7/7b/No._M56492_after_repaint.jpg/200px-No._M56492_after_repaint.jpg) |
No. M59387 |
BR Class 108 TSL |
Undergoing repairs |
BR Green |
1958 |
![No. M59387 after refurbishment.jpg](/images/thumb/2/24/No._M59387_after_refurbishment.jpg/200px-No._M59387_after_refurbishment.jpg) |
No.W50632 |
BR Class 108 DMCL |
Stored for parts |
BR Blue & Grey |
1958 |
|
No.W52044 |
BR Class 108 DMCL |
Stored for parts |
BR Blue & Grey |
1960 |
|
Former Steam Locomotives
Number & Name |
Description |
Current Status |
Livery |
Image |
No. 1450 |
GWR 0-4-2T 1400 Class |
Operational; at the Severn Valley Railway. Built in 1935. Was resident from 2004 until early 2014. |
GWR green (as pictured) |
![1450 & Autocoach at Norchard.jpg](/images/thumb/0/09/1450_%26_Autocoach_at_Norchard.jpg/200px-1450_%26_Autocoach_at_Norchard.jpg) |
No. 9642 |
BR(W) 0-6-0PT 5700 Class |
Undergoing overhaul. Resident from 1998 to 2004 when owned by the South Wales Pannier Group. Sold to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway in 2005. Built in 1946 |
BR Black (Early Emblem) |
![Norchard Station, Dean Forest Railway - geograph.org.uk - 88501.jpg](/images/thumb/e/e9/Norchard_Station%2C_Dean_Forest_Railway_-_geograph.org.uk_-_88501.jpg/200px-Norchard_Station%2C_Dean_Forest_Railway_-_geograph.org.uk_-_88501.jpg) |
No. 813 |
GWR Port Talbot Railway 0-6-0ST |
Operational. Now at the Severn Valley Railway. Built in 1901. Was on hire for the 2004 season. |
GWR Green 1929-34 Livery |
![Port Talbot railway no 26, built Hudswell Clarke & Co 1901, works no 555, becoming GWR 813. Sold to Backworth Colliery in 1901 as no 12, renumbered 12 by NCB. Withdrawn 1967 & privately preserved. (9922395584).jpg](/images/thumb/e/eb/Port_Talbot_railway_no_26%2C_built_Hudswell_Clarke_%26_Co_1901%2C_works_no_555%2C_becoming_GWR_813._Sold_to_Backworth_Colliery_in_1901_as_no_12%2C_renumbered_12_by_NCB._Withdrawn_1967_%26_privately_preserved._%289922395584%29.jpg/200px-Port_Talbot_railway_no_26%2C_built_Hudswell_Clarke_%26_Co_1901%2C_works_no_555%2C_becoming_GWR_813._Sold_to_Backworth_Colliery_in_1901_as_no_12%2C_renumbered_12_by_NCB._Withdrawn_1967_%26_privately_preserved._%289922395584%29.jpg) |
No. 5521 |
GWR 2-6-2T 4575 Class |
Under overhaul at the Flour Mill. Built in 1928. Had running in tests during early 2007, before spells on the railway between 2010 and 2012, before returning briefly in October 2016 appearing as L150. |
London Transport Maroon, running as number L.150. |
![No steam today (4793995720) (2).jpg](/images/thumb/2/25/No_steam_today_%284793995720%29_%282%29.jpg/200px-No_steam_today_%284793995720%29_%282%29.jpg) |
No. 5538 |
GWR 2-6-2T 4575 Class |
Under overhaul at the Flour Mill. Built in 1928. |
|
|
No. 4953 "Pitchford Hall" |
GWR 4900 Class |
Operational. Spent its early years of Preservation at the DFR. Now at the Epping Ongar Railway. Built in 1929 |
BR Lined Black (Early Emblem) |
![GWR 4900 Class 4953 Pitchford Hall.jpg](/images/thumb/7/79/GWR_4900_Class_4953_Pitchford_Hall.jpg/200px-GWR_4900_Class_4953_Pitchford_Hall.jpg) |
No. 4150 |
GWR 2-6-2T 5101 Class |
Restoration in progress at the Severn Valley Railway. Spent its early years of Preservation at the DFR 1974 - 1977. Built in 1947. |
BR Green |
![4150 at Bewdley.jpg](/images/thumb/8/81/4150_at_Bewdley.jpg/200px-4150_at_Bewdley.jpg) |
28 |
Taff Vale Railway O1 class |
Restoration in progress at the Gwili Railway. Was at the DFR in 1990s Built in 1897. |
GWR Green |
![Taff Vale Railway locomotive no 28 at Caerphilly 1983.jpg](/images/thumb/5/5d/Taff_Vale_Railway_locomotive_no_28_at_Caerphilly_1983.jpg/200px-Taff_Vale_Railway_locomotive_no_28_at_Caerphilly_1983.jpg) |
GWR 7800 Class 7812 'Erlestoke Manor' |
GWR 7800 Class |
Under Overhaul at Tyseley Locomotive Works, but based at the Severn Valley Railway. Spend its early years of Preservation at the DFR. Built in 1939 |
BR Green |
![Class 78xx No 7812 Erlestoke Manor (8063163476).jpg](/images/thumb/9/9f/Class_78xx_No_7812_Erlestoke_Manor_%288063163476%29.jpg/200px-Class_78xx_No_7812_Erlestoke_Manor_%288063163476%29.jpg) |
Former Diesel Locomotives
Number & Name |
Description |
Current Status |
Livery |
Image |
No. 2145 |
Hunslet 0-4-0DM Diesel Shunter |
Moved to Tanet Valley Light Railway |
Green |
No. 08473 |
BR Class 08 |
Scrapped, Spares for 08734. |
BR Blue |
![08473 scrapped at Lydney.jpg](/images/thumb/0/0c/08473_scrapped_at_Lydney.jpg/200px-08473_scrapped_at_Lydney.jpg) |
No. 08734 |
BR Class 08 |
Undergoing Restoration. |
BR Blue |
![Lydney Junction railway station MMB 01 08734.jpg](/images/thumb/8/82/Lydney_Junction_railway_station_MMB_01_08734.jpg/200px-Lydney_Junction_railway_station_MMB_01_08734.jpg) |
No. D7633 |
BR Bo-Bo Class 25 |
Sold; awaiting overhaul; leaking header tank |
BR Two-Tone Green |
![7633 Dean Forest Railway April 1 2007.jpg](/images/thumb/6/65/7633_Dean_Forest_Railway_April_1_2007.jpg/200px-7633_Dean_Forest_Railway_April_1_2007.jpg) |
No. 37263 |
BR Co-Co Class 37 |
Moved to the Telford Steam Railway |
BR Departmental Grey livery |
|
No. 37308 |
BR Co-Co Class 37 |
Moved to the Severn Valley Railway |
BR Blue |
![Train repairs - geograph.org.uk - 683384.jpg](/images/thumb/f/f3/Train_repairs_-_geograph.org.uk_-_683384.jpg/200px-Train_repairs_-_geograph.org.uk_-_683384.jpg) |
No. 47524 |
BR Co-Co Class 47 |
Scrapped |
Rail_Express_Systems |
|
No. 73001 |
BR Bo-Bo Class 73 |
Sold; Operational |
BR Blue |
![E6001 Dean forest railway 070507 d.adkins.jpg](/images/thumb/7/7d/E6001_Dean_forest_railway_070507_d.adkins.jpg/200px-E6001_Dean_forest_railway_070507_d.adkins.jpg) |
No. 73002 |
BR Bo-Bo Class 73 |
Sold; parts donor |
BR Large Logo Blue |
![Lydney Junction railway station MMB 06 73002.jpg](/images/thumb/9/96/Lydney_Junction_railway_station_MMB_06_73002.jpg/200px-Lydney_Junction_railway_station_MMB_06_73002.jpg) |
No. 1499 |
BR(W) British Rail Class 421 |
Scrapped 2012. |
South West Trains |
![CIG set Dean Forest Railway.JPG](/images/thumb/0/06/CIG_set_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG/200px-CIG_set_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG) |
Visiting Steam Locomotives
Number & Name |
Description |
Current Status |
Livery |
Image |
Rocket (replica) |
Stephenson's Rocket |
Operational, Built in 1979. |
Yellow |
|
No. 41312 |
LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2T 1312 |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2018 for the Royal Forest of Steam Gala. Built in 1952. |
BR Black with late emblem |
![Mid Hants Railway - steamy Mickey (geograph 4865447).jpg](/images/thumb/d/df/Mid_Hants_Railway_-_steamy_Mickey_%28geograph_4865447%29.jpg/200px-Mid_Hants_Railway_-_steamy_Mickey_%28geograph_4865447%29.jpg) |
No. 30587 |
LSWR 0298 Class |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2009 for the Severn & Wye 200th Anniversary Gala and then in 2016 for the Flour Mill 20th Anniversary Gala. Built in 1874. |
BR Black with early emblem |
![LSWR 0298 Class Beattie Well Tank 2.jpg](/images/thumb/b/ba/LSWR_0298_Class_Beattie_Well_Tank_2.jpg/200px-LSWR_0298_Class_Beattie_Well_Tank_2.jpg) |
No. 30120 |
LSWR T9 Class |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2016 for the Flour Mill 20th Anniversary Gala. Built in 1899. |
BR Lined Black with early emblem |
![Rth Rly SR LSWR 30120 SVR 22.09.12R edited-2.jpg](/images/thumb/6/6c/Rth_Rly_SR_LSWR_30120_SVR_22.09.12R_edited-2.jpg/200px-Rth_Rly_SR_LSWR_30120_SVR_22.09.12R_edited-2.jpg) |
Met No.1 |
Metropolitan Railway E Class |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2016 for the Flour Mill 20th Anniversary Gala. Built in 1898. |
Metropolitan Railways Red |
![Metropolitan Railway E Class No 1.JPG](/images/thumb/8/8f/Metropolitan_Railway_E_Class_No_1.JPG/200px-Metropolitan_Railway_E_Class_No_1.JPG) |
WD 132 Sapper |
Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0ST |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2011, 2015 and 2017. Built in 1944 |
WD Green |
![WD132 Sapper South of Middle Forge Junction Dean Forest Railway.JPG](/images/thumb/6/69/WD132_Sapper_South_of_Middle_Forge_Junction_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG/200px-WD132_Sapper_South_of_Middle_Forge_Junction_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG) |
75008 Swiftsure |
Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0ST |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2017 / 2018. Built in 1943 |
WD Green |
![18I02I2016 Hunslet Austerity WD75008 SWIFTSURE NVR D1.jpg](/images/thumb/8/8f/18I02I2016_Hunslet_Austerity_WD75008_SWIFTSURE_NVR_D1.jpg/200px-18I02I2016_Hunslet_Austerity_WD75008_SWIFTSURE_NVR_D1.jpg) |
Jessie |
Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0ST |
Operational, and had visited the DFR for their Day Out with Thomas events as Thomas the Tank Engine. Also was on loan for most of 2006 in normal state. Having been working at Llangollen Railway for many years, 2019 saw a move to the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway will return for the 2019 Gala. Built in 1937. |
Black with Wasp Stripes |
![Thomas looking on.jpg](/images/thumb/b/b1/Thomas_looking_on.jpg/200px-Thomas_looking_on.jpg) |
City of Truro 3440 (3717) |
GWR 3700 Class, or City Class, 4-4-0 |
Non Operational, Visited the DFR in 1991 for the opening of St Marys Halt (then called Lydney Lakeside) and again in 2010 for 200th anniversary of the Severn & Wye Railway. Built in 1903 |
GWR Green |
![Parkend railway station MMB 10 3717 "City of Truro".jpg](/images/thumb/a/a8/Parkend_railway_station_MMB_10_3717_%22City_of_Truro%22.jpg/200px-Parkend_railway_station_MMB_10_3717_%22City_of_Truro%22.jpg) |
41708 (1704) |
Midland Railway 1377 Class |
Non Operational, Visited the DFR in 1994 and when run as a half cab now at Barrow Hill Engine Shed. Built in 1880 |
BR Black with early emblem |
![41720 at Norchard in 1994.jpg](/images/thumb/6/64/41720_at_Norchard_in_1994.jpg/200px-41720_at_Norchard_in_1994.jpg) |
1369 |
GWR 1366 Class |
Operational. Visited the DFR in 1996 now at South Devon. Built in 1934 |
GWR Green with Shirtbutton Emblem |
![GWR 1369, Oldland Common.JPG](/images/thumb/3/35/GWR_1369%2C_Oldland_Common.JPG/200px-GWR_1369%2C_Oldland_Common.JPG) |
1466 |
GWR 1400 Class |
Under Overhaul at Norchard by Western Steam Engineering and due to return to traffic by 2021. Visited the DFR in 1995. Built in 1934 |
BR Green with early emblem |
![4866 Didcot (1).jpg](/images/thumb/6/64/4866_Didcot_%281%29.jpg/200px-4866_Didcot_%281%29.jpg) |
47383 |
LMS Fowler Class 3F |
Static Display, Visited the DFR in 1995 now at Severn Valley Railway. Built in 1926 |
BR Green with early emblem |
![Severn Valley 1940's Weekend (9239183450).jpg](/images/thumb/d/dc/Severn_Valley_1940%27s_Weekend_%289239183450%29.jpg/200px-Severn_Valley_1940%27s_Weekend_%289239183450%29.jpg) |
GWR 7800 Class 7802 'Bradley Manor' |
GWR 7800 Class |
Undergoing repairs, at the Severn Valley Railway. Visited the DFR in 2006 for the opening of Parkend. Built in 1938 |
BR Green |
![7802 Bradley Manor 01.jpg](/images/thumb/7/76/7802_Bradley_Manor_01.jpg/200px-7802_Bradley_Manor_01.jpg) |
3205 |
GWR 2251 Class |
Stored, at the South Devon Railway . Visited the DFR in 2001 . Built in 1946 |
GWR Green |
![3205 at Norchard.jpg](/images/thumb/d/d2/3205_at_Norchard.jpg/200px-3205_at_Norchard.jpg) |
5199 |
GWR 5101 Class |
Operational, at the Llangollen Railway. Visited the DFR in 2019 . Built in 1934 |
BR Black |
![Splash Point - 5199 down train.JPG](/images/thumb/5/55/Splash_Point_-_5199_down_train.JPG/200px-Splash_Point_-_5199_down_train.JPG) |
Visiting Diesel Locomotives and Multiple units
Number & Name |
Description |
Current Status |
Livery |
Image |
No. D2069 |
British Rail Class 03 |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2019 for the Diesel Gala. Built in 1959. |
BR Green |
![D2069 at Doncaster Works.JPG](/images/thumb/a/a8/D2069_at_Doncaster_Works.JPG/200px-D2069_at_Doncaster_Works.JPG) |
D9537 |
British Rail Class 14 |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2015 for the Diesel Gala. Built in 1965. |
BR Sand |
![Preston Riverside station - D9537+D9539.JPG](/images/thumb/4/45/Preston_Riverside_station_-_D9537%2BD9539.JPG/200px-Preston_Riverside_station_-_D9537%2BD9539.JPG) |
D8568 |
British Rail Class 17 |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2017 for the Diesel Gala. Built in 1963. |
BR Green |
![Bewdley - D8568 arriving from Kidderminster.JPG](/images/thumb/6/6f/Bewdley_-_D8568_arriving_from_Kidderminster.JPG/200px-Bewdley_-_D8568_arriving_from_Kidderminster.JPG) |
D8188/20059 |
British Rail Class 20 |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2017 for the Diesel Gala. Built in 1961. |
BR Green |
![08I08I2015 Spa Valley Railway A3.jpg](/images/thumb/3/38/08I08I2015_Spa_Valley_Railway_A3.jpg/200px-08I08I2015_Spa_Valley_Railway_A3.jpg) |
D5343 |
British Rail Class 26 |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2016 for the Diesel Gala. Built in 1959.. |
BR Blue |
![26014, 26008 - inverness - sep 1977.jpg](/images/thumb/0/0b/26014%2C_26008_-_inverness_-_sep_1977.jpg/200px-26014%2C_26008_-_inverness_-_sep_1977.jpg) |
33063/ D6583 R.J. Mitchell |
British Rail Class 33 |
Operational, Visiting the DFR in 2019 for the Diesel Gala. Built in 1962. |
Railfreight Mainline Sector |
![Crompton 33 063.JPG](/images/thumb/0/06/Crompton_33_063.JPG/200px-Crompton_33_063.JPG) |
D832 Onslaught |
British Rail Class 42 |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2018 for the Diesel Gala. |
BR Green |
![Crowcombe 832 light engine to Bishops Lydeard.jpg](/images/thumb/a/ab/Crowcombe_832_light_engine_to_Bishops_Lydeard.jpg/200px-Crowcombe_832_light_engine_to_Bishops_Lydeard.jpg) |
79900 'Iris' |
British Rail Derby Lightweight |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2016 for the DMU Convention Gala. |
BR Green |
![Derby Lightweight Single Unit 79900.jpg](/images/thumb/1/12/Derby_Lightweight_Single_Unit_79900.jpg/200px-Derby_Lightweight_Single_Unit_79900.jpg) |
150244 |
British Rail Class 150 |
Operational, Visited the DFR on 22.3.2014 with a through train from Gloucester to Parkend for the Multiple Unit Festival. |
FGW local |
![Hugh llewelyn 150 244 (6453644321).jpg](/images/thumb/9/9b/Hugh_llewelyn_150_244_%286453644321%29.jpg/200px-Hugh_llewelyn_150_244_%286453644321%29.jpg) |
DEMU unit 1001 |
British Rail Class 201 |
Operational, Visited the DFR in 2012 and 2019 with a rail tour from Hastings. Build 1957. |
BR Green |
![Haywards Heath - 201001 in platform 1.JPG](/images/thumb/2/2b/Haywards_Heath_-_201001_in_platform_1.JPG/200px-Haywards_Heath_-_201001_in_platform_1.JPG) |
For the 2001 diesel gala a number of diesel were display at Lydney Junction. These were 37029,37308,37906, D172, 47306, 56111, 60081, 66250 and 66524.
Coaches
The main running set is a mix of BR Mark 1 and 2 stock. Two Mark 2 carriages were purchased by the DFR Society in 2018 so that the Mark 1s could be overhauled. In early 2020, all the Mark 1 and 2s were transferred ownership from the Forest of Dean Railway limited company to the DFR society, including XP64 number 4729.
Great Western Railway coaching stock
Design |
Type |
Number |
Status |
Livery |
Notes |
Collett Standard |
TK |
5813 |
Static |
Chocolate and Cream |
Built in 1934 Used as sales coach to raise funds for 0-6-0PT No. 9681 |
Collett Standard |
TK |
5863 |
Static |
Chocolate and Cream |
Built in 1934 Used as volunteer accommodation coach |
Collett Standard |
BCK |
7362 |
awaiting overhaul |
None |
Built in 1941. Restoration due to start when overhaul of loco 9682 is completed. |
Hawksworth (but to Collet Standard outline) |
Inspection Saloon |
W80943 |
Operational |
Chocolate and Cream |
Built in 1948 |
![80943 Dean Forest Railway.jpg](/images/thumb/2/2b/80943_Dean_Forest_Railway.jpg/200px-80943_Dean_Forest_Railway.jpg) |
British Railways coaching stock
Design |
Type |
Number |
Status |
Livery |
Notes |
BR XP64 |
TSO |
4729 |
Stored |
Chocolate and Cream |
A grant is being sought to restore 4729 to service. |
BR Mk1 |
TSO |
4862 |
Under Overhaul |
Maroon (upon completion) |
In the shed at Norchard |
BR Mk1 |
TSO |
4891 |
Stored |
Chocolate and Cream |
|
BR Mk1 |
TSO |
4980 |
Operational |
Chocolate and Cream |
|
BR Mk1 |
TSO |
4923 |
Operational |
Maroon |
Was Overhaul at williton on WSR in 2121 |
BR Mk1 |
BSOT |
9003 |
Operational |
Maroon |
|
BR Mk1 |
BCK |
21129 |
Stored |
Chocolate and Cream |
|
BR Mk1 |
BCK |
21267 |
To be accommodation |
Maroon |
To be used for volunteer accommodation initially with a view to possible passenger service in the medium term |
BR Mk1 |
BSK |
34742 |
Operational |
Maroon |
Entered traffic for the first time in preservation in December 2018. |
BR Mk1 |
RMB |
1803 |
Stored |
Chocolate and Cream |
|
BR Mk1 |
BG |
80654 |
Static |
Maroon |
Used as part of cafe kitchen at Norchard. |
BR Mk2 |
TSO |
5175 |
Operational |
Maroon |
Newly acquired and arrived at the DFR in November 2018. |
BR Mk2a |
TSO |
5341 |
Operational |
Maroon |
Newly acquired and arrived at the DFR in July 2019. Dual Braked. |
Ex coaching stock
Design |
Type |
Number |
Notes |
Collett Standard |
Autotrailer Third |
168 |
moved to the Severn Valley Railway. |
Hawksworth |
Autotrailer Third |
238 |
moved to the Severn Valley Railway. |
Collett Standard |
BSK |
1645 |
moved to the South Devon Railway. |
Collett Standard |
TK |
5848 |
scrapped |
BR Mk1 |
BCK |
21247 |
scrapped |
BR Mk1 |
SK |
25602 |
scrapped |
BR Mk1 |
RMB |
1829 |
moved to the East Lancashire Railway. |
BR Mk1 |
RBR |
1665 |
moved to the East Lancashire Railway. |
BR Mk1 |
BG |
81380 |
moved to the West Somerset Railway. |
BR XP64 |
SK |
25509 |
scrapped Dec 2007. |
BR XP64 |
FK |
13407 |
scrapped Jan 2013. |
Coach type codes
- BCK – Brake Composite Corridor
- BSK – Brake Standard Corridor
- BSOT – Brake Standard Open (Micro-Buffet)
- RMB – Restaurant Miniature Buffet
- SK – Standard Corridor
- TK – Standard Corridor
- TSO – Tourist Standard Open
- BG – Brake Gangwayed
Wagons
There are lots different types of wagons at the DFR. Some are used for display and other for engineering works. Many of the wagons can be seen in sidings along the line. Sometime the DFR runs ride on fright trains where passenger can ride on the brakevans.
Brakevans
Design |
Type |
Number |
Status |
Livery |
Notes |
Image |
SR 25 Ton |
Queen Mary Brake |
56303 |
Operational |
BR Brown |
|
![Queen Mary Brake Van at Norchard Dean Forest Railway.JPG](/images/thumb/3/36/Queen_Mary_Brake_Van_at_Norchard_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG/200px-Queen_Mary_Brake_Van_at_Norchard_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG) |
BR 20 Ton |
Standard Brake |
955224 |
Stored |
BR Brown |
|
LMS 20 Ton |
Standard Brake |
732268 |
Stored |
BR Brown |
|
|
LMS 20 Ton |
Standard Brake |
732400 |
Operational |
BR Brown |
|
![LMS Brake Van M732400 Dean Forest Railway.JPG](/images/thumb/6/63/LMS_Brake_Van_M732400_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG/200px-LMS_Brake_Van_M732400_Dean_Forest_Railway.JPG) |
BR 20 Ton |
Shark Brake |
DB993901 |
Operational |
BR Grey |
|
![993901 Plough Brake Van 'Shark' at Norchard.jpg](/images/thumb/f/f7/993901_Plough_Brake_Van_%27Shark%27_at_Norchard.jpg/200px-993901_Plough_Brake_Van_%27Shark%27_at_Norchard.jpg) |
GWR 20 Ton |
Toad Brake |
W68480 |
Operational |
BR Grey |
|
![68480 GWR Brake Van at Norchard.jpg](/images/thumb/7/77/68480_GWR_Brake_Van_at_Norchard.jpg/200px-68480_GWR_Brake_Van_at_Norchard.jpg) |
GWR 20 Ton |
Toad Brake |
17488 |
Awaiting repairs |
GWR Grey |
Purchased from the GWR Preservation Group alongside Pannier 9682, arrived April 2019 |
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