Ancient internal combustion at Chasewater
Brewery diesels
© Geoff’s Rail Diaries 2016
Geoff’s Rail Diaries
10 July 2016
It’s easy to fall into the trap - to think
that the diesel locomotive is modern. At
Chasewater today, three interesting old
locomotives played their part in
dispelling that myth. The youngest, the
big green and blue Baguley, dates from
1955. The little red/brown (clockwork?) Baguley was built in
1939, and the sit-up-and-beg Planet is 87 years old - built in
1929. They all served their time with Burton brewers - hence
the theme for the day.
The 12.15 departure was not long gone when we arrived,
allowing plenty of time to watch the
antics of the diesels in the yard. We had a
ride on the 13.30 out to the other end of
the line at Chasetown Church Street,
hauled by visitor Rosyth No 1 from
Blaenavon - and walked back. It’s a very
pleasant stroll, yet its popularity doesn’t seem to cause the
resident deer any worries. We’re back at Brownhills West in time
to see the 14.45 departure. A quick look at the museum could be
followed by tea and cake perhaps? Perhaps not, having seen the
queue... Nevertheless, a most enjoyable little outing.
Link: Chasewater Railway
