BASED at Williton on the West Somerset Railway, the Diesel & Electric Preservation Group (DEPG) has had a long-standing agreement with the West Somerset Railway (WSR) to be the provider of diesel locos on the railway’s main line. The DEPG’s fleet includes its own hydraulic locos and a pair of privately-owned Class 33 diesel-electrics in its care.
With increased requirements by the WSR, the DEPG considers a further Type 2 or Type 3 loco would be beneficial in maintaining its obligations. A suitable, operational loco is being sought for next season and individual owners or groups are welcome to make contact if they are considering a move from elsewhere and gaining the opportunity to run on ‘England’s longest heritage railway’.
From an operational point of view, another Birmingham Sulzer Type 3 Class 33 would be ideal, but in the interests of variety of motive power, a Type 2 Class 26 or 27 would also be a good choice.
