Our steam locomotives
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No. 6 - 'Mr G'
No.6 'Mr G' is the GLR's first steam locomotive. Built to an 0-4-2T design this locomotive was built specially for the GLR by the North Dorset Locomotive Works at Motcombe, near Shaftesbury.
It entered service in June 1998 and is named after John Gartell’s late father, Alan Gartell, who was affectionately known by the railway’s volunteer workforce as “Mr G”. 'Mr G' is one of the main locomotives used on open days and has become a very popular member of the GLR locomotive fleet. |
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No. 9 - 'Jean'
No.9 'Jean', built by Dr. Alan White, is named after his wife.
'Jean' is an 0-4-0 tender tank engine and is the GLR's second steam locomotive. 'Jean' is very similar in design to No. 6 'Mr G' however she has some subtle differences including a longer footplate and a tender for increased coal and water carrying. 'Jean' was built at the builders' home and completed in the GLR's workshops. 'Jean' entered service in 2009 and together with 'Mr G' always prove very popular with our younger visitors when pulling trains on the GLR's open days. |
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The Gartell Light Railway (GLR) is a privately owned and operated railway. The GLR reserves the right to alter or cancel its advertised open day dates and train services without prior notice though every effort is made to adhere to the advertised dates and schedules.
GLR. Common Lane. Yenston.| Templecombe. Somerset. BA8 0NB
Telephone: 01963 370752 Fax: 01963 37391
The Gartell Light Railway (GLR) is a privately owned and operated railway. The GLR reserves the right to alter or cancel its advertised open day dates and train services without prior notice though every effort is made to adhere to the advertised dates and schedules.
GLR. Common Lane. Yenston.| Templecombe. Somerset. BA8 0NB
Telephone: 01963 370752 Fax: 01963 37391
