Mangapps Railway Museum

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The Mangapps Railway Museum (previously Mangapps Farm Railway Museum) is a heritage railway located near Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex. The 3/4 mile stretch of standard gauge track and museum are owned and operated by the Jolly family assisted by a dedicated staff of volunteers. It was never part of the national rail network.

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British rail class 03 diesel loco at Mangapps Railway Museum
British rail class 03 diesel loco at Mangapps Railway Museum

The museum's collection of rolling stock includes the following:

  • Steam Locomotives
    • Fox Walker 0-6-0ST No.358 "Minnie". On display in the Museum awaiting restoration.
    • Hunslet 0-6-0ST No.469 "Hastings". Undergoing overhaul.
    • Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST "Toto". Undergoing restoration.
    • Bagnall 0-6-0ST No.3061 "Empress". Undergoing overhaul which is nearing completion.
    • Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST "R.O.F.8 No.8". Operational, boiler ticket expires in 2015.
    • Bagnall 0-6-0PT No. 2613 "Brookfield". Stored in the yard awaiting overhaul after its boiler ticket expired in 2005.
  • Diesel Locomotives
    • BR 0-6-0 Class 03 nos. 03018, 03081, 03089 and 03399
    • BR 0-6-0 Class 04 nos. 11104 and D2325
    • BR Brush Sulzer Type 4 Class 47 nos. 47793
  • Diesel Multiple Units

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