Southern Pacific 4-6-2 locomotive.

This 4-6-2 loco is Mr Sinclair-Smiths Southern pacific in 3 1/2"gauge winner of loco trials 1961

4-6-4 Tank Locomotive

Where the photograph was taken is unknown as it is not at Thames Ditton site as the raised track construction is wrong. It could possibly be at the Beverley Park site at New Malden. However at the time of writing we are note sure (August 2006).

It could possibly be 'Cardean' which was owned by Harry Amey.

4-6-4 Halton Tank locomotive

Another interesting photograph fro the 1960's, this show Mr Wheeler showing a young Martin Horwell how to get the locomotive ready for the next run.

Unfortunately Mr Wheeler is no longer with us nor is the locomotive, however Martin Horwell is still an active member of the society,

I would suggest this just proves that small boys who want to be engine driver when they grow up often manage to achieve their ambition.

The picture is pre 1967 as the engine is seen on the old raised track.

GNR 4-4-2 No 251
Ivatt introduced the 4-4-2 Atlantic type to Britain with his 'Klondike' (LNER C2) type in 1898. In December 1902, he built No. 251 by adapting the design and increasing the boiler diameter from 4ft 8in to 5ft 6in. The GNR classified both types as C1, but the LNER classified the large boiler variation as C1 and the small boiler variation as C2.

This model was built by Tom Snoxell in the mid 1950's, it is seen here crossing the level crossing with a passenger train The owner and builder Tom Snoxell is driving the locomotive.

GNR 4-4-2 No 251
Ivatt strongly believed that a locomotive's success depended on its capacity to boil water, hence he gave the C1s a large (for the time) boiler and firebox. Although the boiler was large, there was not a corresponding increase in cylinder size

This model was built by Tom Snoxell in the mid 1950's, here is a rear view of the cab of the locomotive.

GWR 4-6-0 'County of Chester' No.1011

This locomotive was built by Les Clarke in the mid 1950's

Full sized Built 1945-47, Designed by Frederick W. Hawksworth. Total number built 30. Introduced August 1945. Boiler pressure subsequently reduced to 250lb/sq in. All fitted with double chimney from 1955. Classification 6MT.

GWR 4-6-0 Mere Hall No. 7195

We think this is owner / driver Bobby Jones driving the locomotive.

This locomotive originated from Greywood Railway originally located at Walton on Thames, today the locomotive is now in Australia.

LMS 0-6-0 No 7160

A typical dock shunting engine in 7¼" gauge

more details to follow for model.

LMS 0-6-0 No 7160

A typical dock shunting engine in 7¼" gauge

more details to follow for model.

LNE 4-4-0

We currently think this is a visiting locomotive, it is seen in Willowbank station siding during the 1960 period.

Unfortunately as the locomotive appears to be a visitor not much is known about the locomotive.

LMS 4-6-2 Duchess of Buccleuch No.6299
This photograph shows Mr.Cyril East's 3½" gauge
4 cylinder 4-6-2 pacific loco "Duchess of Buccleuch". This model won both the Model Engineer championship award in 1956 and the Crebbin Cup for an outstanding model locomotive.

This locomotive and its builder / driver featured in BBC Television documentary 24hours with Fife Robinson.

It is now is now part of the National Railway Museum collection at York

This photograph shows Mr R Shortland with his locomotive named Netta

We are still trying to work out the locomotive nearest the camera.

GNR 4-4-2 No. 251
This locomotive was built by the late Pat Hamilton a very active member of Malden. The locomotive was finished in 1967.

The locomotive is still seen from time to time at Malden as it is now owned by another long standing member.

Halton Tank 4-6-4T

Built and owned by the Wheeler Brothers seen running on the original raised track at Malden. This makes the picture pre 1967.

SR 2-6-0 Mogul 5279

Geoff Evans attending to the fire between runs at Willowbank station.

The locomotive was built by George Smith

SR 2-6-0 Mogul 5259 departing Willowbank

Geoff Evans driving 5259 with a group of passenger starting their journey.

The locomotive was built by George Smith in the mid 1950's.

SR 2-6-0 Mogul 5259

The loco is seen here waiting it's next turn of duty
Built by George Smith.

SR 2-6-0 Mogul 5259

Built by George Smith who is seen driving the locomotive, the train is crossing the road level crossing hence the public looking on.

Willowbank station busy with trains and people

The train on the left hand side of the picture is on the main line and does not stop at the station, Geoff Webb is the driver on this train, we think the locomotive is Tom Snoxells GNR 4-4-2 No.251

The train in the station is possibly Bobby Jones GWR 4-6-0 Mere Hall

Willowbank station waiting for trains

The originally signal box is on the left hand side opposite the platform and the original ticket office and ice cream parlour is the building in the right background.

Notice the lack of any fencing except for the platform fencing.

We think this picture was taken before the original signal box was commissioned as there appears to be no point roding from the signal box to the points.

BRIDGET type loco 0-4-2T

more details to follow

BRIDGET type loco 0-4-2T

more details to follow