Evesham Vale Light Railway

The Evesham Vale Light Railway operates in Evesham Country Park in Worcestershire, England, where it opened in August 2002. Constructed at 15 in (381 mm) gauge, the line runs for over 1 mile (1.6 km) through the park, including a lengthy section through the fruit orchards. Passengers are conveyed throughout the year, although operations tend to be limited to weekends during school term time, becoming a daily service during school holidays.

St. Egwin

Route

Trains run from Twyford Station, opposite the country park's main Car Park. The run takes around 10–15 minutes, through the Apple Orchard and around the Balloon Loop to Evesham Vale Station. Here, there is a few minutes break. Passengers can either break their journey here and enjoy a picnic or country walk (returning on a later train), or simply get out for a look at the locomotive. The EVLR staff are always on hand to answer questions. The train then carries on, out of the Balloon Loop, upgrade towards Twyford Station. The locomotive is then turned and run round ready for the next departure.

Locomotives
Locomotive
Number		 Locomotive
Name		 Locomotive
Type		 Year Built Builder In service? Notes
Steam Locomotives
312 St Egwin 0-4-0ST+T 2003 Exmoor Steam Railway Yes At Evesham since 2003.
3 Dougal 0-6-2ST+T 1970 Severn Lamb Yes At Evesham since 2004.
300 Monty 0-4-2 1996 Exmoor Steam Railway Yes Originally named Markeaton Lady.
Diesel Locomotives
452280 Cromwell Ruston and Hornsby Yes
JGF4 Sludge 4wDM 1955 R A Lister and Company Yes
Biscuit Mike Eddy Yes 4-wheel track inspection trolley.

Rolling stock

A variety of passenger coaches are in service - including an articulated set of semi-open coaches, and several stylish fully enclosed saloon coaches, the latter of which provide the mainstay of the services.

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