EKR Stock List

 
Links have been added below to relevant 'Gallery' photographs where available.

 
STEAM LOCOMOTIVES

Avonside 0-6-0 'St Dunstan'
Built: Works No.2004 of 1927.
Information / History: Worked at Snowdown Colliery. When withdrawn it was moved to Sellindge. Arrived at the EKR in 1992.
Owned by: EKR
Status: Awaiting full restoration, estimated cost £45,000 - £50,000.

DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES

09025 (D4113)
Built:Horwich 1962
Information / History: Worked at Selhurst Depot prior to disposal. Once unoffically(?) named 'Victory'. Arrived at EKR September 2005. See www.epbpg.co.uk for more details
Owned by: R.P.Baines
Status: Available for service.

Ruston & Hornsby Type LSSH 0-6-0Dh No.427 'The Buffs' & '9th Field Squadron Royal Engineers'
Built: Works no.466616 of 1961.
Information / History: Paxman 275hp engine. Arrived at the EKR in September 1991.
Owned by: A Dussart.
Status: In traffic. Army green livery.

Fowler 0-4-0DM 'Snowdown'
Built: Leeds, works no.416002 of 1952.
Information / History: Worked at the nearby colliery at Snowdown as a yard shunter. Arrived at EKR in April 1990.
Owned by: A.Larkins.
Status: In traffic.

English Electric 0-6-0DH 'Richborough Castle'
Built: Works no.D1197.
Information / History: 6-Cylinder 380hp turbo-charged Dorman engine. Worked at Rawdon Colliery in Nottinghamshire until 1984. Arrived at EKR in November 1990.
Owned by: EKR.
Status: In traffic.


DIESEL MULTIPLE UNITS

Class 101 DMU comprising of the following vehicles:

No.53256 (DMBS from set 101682)
Built: Metro-Cammel, 1957.
History: Bought from Angel Trains in August 2003 and delivered from storage at MOD Shoeburyness. Arrived at EKR in November 2003.
Owned by: EKR.
Status: In use to run train services throughout the year. In 'Regional Railways' livery, being repainted into green livery when weather permits.

No.54343 (DTSL from set 101660)
Built: Metro-Cammel, 1957.
History: Bought from Angel Trains in August 2003 and delivered from storage at MOD Shoeburyness. Arrived at EKR in November 2003.
Owned by: EKR.
Status: In use to run train services throughout the year. In 'Regional Railways' livery, being repainted into green livery when weather permits.

Class 205 DEMU (MBS S60100 and DT S60800, original unit number 1101)
Built: At Eastleigh on Ashford-built underframes in 1957.
Information / History: Purchased from Porterbrook Leasing and previously used on London Bridge - Uckfield services.
Owned by: EKR
Status: Being used alongsde the Cl.101 DMMU for passenger services. Much work is required including replacing all windows and mirrors and refitting of one second-class compartment which had been converted for carrying bicycles and luggage. Will be original unit number 1101 and repainted into original livery as time permits.


ELECTRIC MULTIPLE UNITS


4-COR Unit No.3142 (Three coaches only: MBS S11161S; TS S10096S; TC S11825S)
Built:
History:
Owned by:
Status: Stored, awaiting restoration.

BR 2-EPB Unit No.5759
Built: Coaches S65373 and S77558 built in 1956 at Eastleigh on Ashford-built underframes.
History: Arrived at EKR in March 1997.
Owned by: EPB Preservation Group.
Status: In traffic and under ongoing full restoration. BR green livery.

BR 4-CEP Unit No.7105 (DMS S61229, TCK S70235 and DMS S61230, built 1958 - with buffet car S69013 from unit 7014 built 1961)
Built: 1958 / 1961 as above, at Eastleigh on Ashford-built underframes.
History: Used by British Rail's former South Eastern Division and subsequently by Stagecoach South West Trains. Arrived at EKR in February 2004.
Owned by: EPB Preservation Group.
Status: Undergoing full restoration to as-built condition (ie: 'de-furbishment!). Currently in South West Trains livery.

MLV No. 68001
Built: Motor Luggage Van built in 1959 at Eastleigh on Ashford-built underframes.
History: Arrived at EKR in summer 1999.
Owned by: EPB Preservation Group.
Status: In traffic and under ongoing restoration.

MLV No. 68002
Built: Motor Luggage Van built in 1959 at Eastleigh on Ashford-built underframes.
History: Arrived at EKR in February 2004.
Owned by: EPB Preservation Group.
Status: Undergoing restoration.

MLV No. 68008
Built: Motor Luggage Van.
History: Arrived at EKR in 2007.
Owned by: EPB Preservation Group.
Status: Undergoing restoration.

COACHING STOCK

Leyland Prototype No. RDB977091
Built: Workington, 1982.
History: Underframe formerly of Mk.I BCK No.21234 (body now scrapped). Worked in a formation with Mk.Is between Brighton and Manchester.
Owned by: Nene Valley Railway (on loan to EKR).
Status: Currently not in service and used as overflow buffet. Awaiting full restoration and return to service.

BR Mk.I TSO (Tourist Second Open) No. E4682
Built: Lot No.30375, York, 1957.
History: Arrived at EKR in 1999.
Owned By: C.Wallace.
Status: Awaiting restoration. BR blue and grey livery.

BR Mk.I Brake Second No. E43140
Built: Lot No.30045, Doncaster, 1954.
History: Converted for push-pull operation at the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Arrived at the EKR in January 1992.
Owned By: EKR.
Status: Used for storage.

BR Mk.II TSO (Tourist Second Open) No. E5220
Built: Lot No.30751, Derby, 1966.
History: Arrived at the EKR in summer 1995.
Owned By: EKR.
Status: Currently in service. In house livery.

LMS Stanier (Brake Third) No. M393903
Built: Wolverton, 1936.
History: Arrived at EKR in May 1991.
Owned By: A.Coe of the Walmer Model Railway Club.
Status: Externally restored and used to accomodate the various layouts that the model railway club have built. LMS lined maroon livery.

LMS BG (Gangway Full Brake) No. 31361
Built: Wolverton, 1949.
History: Arrived at EKR in May 1992.
Owned By: EKR.
Status: Static buffet car. Maroon livery.

GOODS VANS

SR GUV (General Utility Van) No. 4595
Built: 1938.
History: Arrived at EKR in 1990.
Owned By: EKR.
Status: Used as a shop at Eythorne, but currently undergoing full restoration. Southern green livery..

LMS 20.T Brake Van No. 731687
Built: Derby, 1943.
History: Arrived at EKR in summer 1999.
Owned By: C.Wallace.
Status: Awaiting restoration.

Longmoor Railway 20.T Brake Van No. 49027
Built: Standard Wagons, 1959.
History: Arrived at EKR in May 1991.
Owned By: EKR.
Status: Partly restored. In service. Vacuum brake fitted.

SE&CR 20.T Brake Van No. RNAD365
Built: Between 1914-1918 to MR pattern.
History: Worked at RNAD Gosport. Arrived at EKR in May 1992.
Owned By: A.Larkins.
Status: In service as a Permanent Way Department brake van.

BR WAGONS

12.T Box Van No. B776084
Built: Darlington, 1957.
History:
Owned By: EKR.
Status: Used as storage and a workshop. Being fully restored.

12.T Box Van No. B776691
Built: Ashford, 1957.
History:
Owned By: EKR.
Status:

12.T Box Van No. B77578
Built: Wolverton, 1958.
History:
Owned By: EKR.
Status:

12.T Box Van No. B786467
Built: 1962 by Pressed Steel.
History:
Owned By: EKR.
Status:

12.T Box Van No. B?
Built: 1957
History: Recovered from Betteshanger Colliery. Arrived at EKR in 1996.
Owned By: EKR.
Status: Used for storage.

BR LowMac No. ?
Built: Swindon, 1950.
History: Arrived at EKR in November 1998.
Owned By: C.Wallace.
Status: Re-decking and repainting in progress.

PRE-BR WAGONS

LSWR 8.T Flat Wagon No. RNAD116
Built: ?
History: Arrived at EKR in 1991.
Owned By: EKR.
Status:

LNER 10.T Flat Wagon No. RNAD130
Built: ?
History: Arrived at EKR in 1991.
Owned By: EKR.
Status: Repaired and repainted.

10.T 7-Plank Open, End-Door Wagon No.?
Built: Hurst Nelson, 1923.
History: Arrived at EKR in June 1991.
Owned By: EKR.
Status: Static display only.

LSWR 10.T 4-Plank Wagon No. RNAD221
Built: ?
History: Arrived at EKR in August 1991.
Owned By: EKR.
Status: Used for conveying ballast.

LNWR 12T Box Van No. RNAD293
Built: LSWR, 1917.
History: Arrived at EKR in May 1992.
Owned By: EKR
Status: Used as carpenter's workshop at Eythorne. Repainted in red.

LNWR 12T Box Van No. RNAD292
Built: LNWR, 1912.
History: Arrived at EKR in May 1992.
Owned By: B.Dixon.
Status: Used as workshop and storage. Painted green.

10.T 2-Door Ammo Wagon No. RNAD161
Built: Harrison and Camm Ltd.
History: Arrived at EKR in August 1991.
Owned By: Southern Electric Group.
Status: Used for storage.

10.T 4-Door Ammo Wagon No. RNAD170
Built: C.Roberts of Wakefield. Has sliding roof for loading of ammunition.
History: Arrived at EKR in August 1991.
Owned By: A.Larkins.
Status: Used for storage.


TANK WAGONS

SHELLMEX & BP Tank Wagon No. 1767
Built: 1966 by Pickering.
History: Arrived at EKR May 1991.
Owned By: EKR.
Status: Repainted as 'TAR' tank wagon.

SHELLMEX & BP Tank Wagon No. 1779
Built: 1966 by Pickering.
History: Arrived at EKR in May 1991.
Owned By: EKR.
Status: