Abbey Light Railway
| Abbey Light Railway | |
|---|---|
| Locale | England |
| Dates of operation | 1974 – Present |
| Track gauge | 2 ft (610 mm) |
| Headquarters | Leeds |
The Abbey Light Railway is a narrow gauge railway in Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Built by enthusiasts, the Railway runs from the nearby commercial area into the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey. It operates most Sundays.
History
The railway dates back to 1974 when Peter Lowe applied for planning permission to build a railway at Kirkstall. The line was built from scratch by a group of local enthusiasts, most of whom were members of the Ffestiniog Railway. Second hand rail was acquired from the Ffestiniog and the line was built over a number of years. Initially the line ran purely as a private railway but in 1986 it received permission to start public passenger services.
In 2006 plans were made to extend the line to the Armley Mills Industrial Museum nearby.
Locomotives
| Name | Number | Builder | Type | Date | Works number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loweco | Lister | 0-4-0PM | 1942 | 20449 | |
| 3 | Odin | Motor Rail | 4wDM | 1934 | 5859 | |
| 5 | Ruston and Hornsby | 4wDM | 1946 | 235654 | ||
| 6 | Vulcan | Ruston and Hornsby | 4wDM | 1942 | 198287 | |
| 7 | Druid | Motor Rail | 4wDM | 1941 | 8644 | |
| 12 | Greenbat | 4wBE | 1957 | 2848 |
References
- Thomas, Cliff (2002). The Narrow Gauge in Britain & Ireland. Atlantic Publishers. ISBN 1-902827-05-8.
See also
External links
- The Official site
- Details of Railway
- A new Narrow Gauge Railway for Leeds?
- Movie clips of the railway These were taken some time ago on 8 mm and include a movie of some of the construction. Small movies for dial up, others need DSL.
