Mardyke World http://mardyke.fotopic.net/ 17 rows en-gb 60 Blue pullman http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1475875.html The blue pullman (petrol-hydraulic) was built in 2006 for use at Des Desmet's private railway in Bulphan, Essex. It was latter purchased by Gary Peach who take it around to railways on Visits. Sunday 16 March 2008: The blue pullman (petrol-hydraulic) was built in 2006 for use at Des Desmet's private railway in Bulphan, Essex. It was latter purchased by Gary Peach who take it around to railways on Visits.

The blue pullman on a visit to Bentley MR on 16/3/08. Bentley. Bentley.

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]]> Sun Mar 16 2008 HS 4000 'Kestrel' http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1452021.html HS 4000 'Kestrel' (diesel-hydraulic) was built c1992 and remained a the Bulphan works until 1999. I was then purchased by the Swanley NBR. It ramains there today but hasn't turned a wheel for a while. Monday 4 February 2008: HS 4000 'Kestrel' (diesel-hydraulic) was built c1992 and remained a the Bulphan works until 1999. I was then purchased by the Swanley NBR. It ramains there today but hasn't turned a wheel for a while.

Kestrel. HS 4000 stands next to E.Ward's 'rat' D7912 at Swanley Hs 4000 out side the Bulpan works 1999. Hs 4000 on it's maiden voyage at Swanley NBR 1999. HS 4000 outside the shed at Swanley HS 4000 at Pecorama, Devon. This was the 7 1/4

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]]> Mon Feb 4 2008 Deltic un numbered. http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1452016.html This Deltic 'Mayfly' (petrol-hydrostatic) was built c1983 and was purchased by the Chingford MES were it remains today. It did visit Swanley NBR in 2000 for the weekend. Some bright spark painted it in Regional Railways livery and gave it the number 37406, Oh Dear.............. Saturday 2 February 2008: This Deltic 'Mayfly' (petrol-hydrostatic) was built c1983 and was purchased by the Chingford MES were it remains today. It did visit Swanley NBR in 2000 for the weekend. Some bright spark painted it in Regional Railways livery and gave it the number 37406, Oh Dear..............

The loco stands in it's shed at Chingford. Oct 2007.

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]]> Sat Feb 2 2008 Deltic un-numbered. http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1444069.html Deltic 'Mardyke Merlin' (petrol-hydrostatic) was built in 1982 and sold to the Croxteth Hall M R, Liverpool. The loco's condition is un-known and it wear's BR blue livery. Sunday 20 January 2008: Deltic 'Mardyke Merlin' (petrol-hydrostatic) was built in 1982 and sold to the Croxteth Hall M R, Liverpool. The loco's condition is un-known and it wear's BR blue livery.

'Mardyke Merlin' sitting outside the shed at Croxteth. A Mardyke 125 also operates here on this short line.

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]]> Sun Jan 20 2008 Deltic D9007 http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1444065.html Deltic D9007 'Pinza' (petrol-hydrostatic) was built c1979 and it's history is a bit sketchy from new. I think It went to C Fincken and then to Buckfastleigh M R and then on to the Great Cockrow railway, Chertsey, Surrey. I was named and numbered D9007 'Pinza' at the Swanley New Barn Railway on a loan visit. The loco is currently in two tone green and it's condition is unknown. Saturday 19 January 2008: Deltic D9007 'Pinza' (petrol-hydrostatic) was built c1979 and it's history is a bit sketchy from new. I think It went to C Fincken and then to Buckfastleigh M R and then on to the Great Cockrow railway, Chertsey, Surrey. I was named and numbered D9007 'Pinza' at the Swanley New Barn Railway on a loan visit. The loco is currently in two tone green and it's condition is unknown.

Pinza under overhaul at Castle Miniature Railways 2003 Pinza at the 2000 gala at the Swanley N B R.

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]]> Sat Jan 19 2008 Deltic D9015 http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1436942.html Deltic D9015 'Tulyar'(diesel-hydraulic) was built in 1985 and was purchased by C Johnson of Swanley NBR. It Never carried nameplates until 1997. It has only ever left the SNBR once for at quick visit to the Moors Valley Railway many years ago. It has clocked up more than 20,000 miles in service to date! Sunday 6 January 2008: Deltic D9015 'Tulyar'(diesel-hydraulic) was built in 1985 and was purchased by C Johnson of Swanley NBR. It Never carried nameplates until 1997. It has only ever left the SNBR once for at quick visit to the Moors Valley Railway many years ago. It has clocked up more than 20,000 miles in service to date!

The brand new loco outside the works at Bulphan. The odd number was applied from new with one to many naughts..... Thats more like it! '15 stands at Swanley in the sun. A very bland deltic in 1994, no numbers ,no name.... Again at New Barn Halt in 2006, Nice.....

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]]> Sun Jan 6 2008 Deltic E1 / 55019. http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1436297.html Deltic E1 (petrol-hydrostatic) was built in 1979 and was the first Mardyke locomotive to be powered on both bogies by the means of a carden shaft. She was returned to mardykes in 1998 as withdrawn. She was purchased again in 2000 and moved to Swanley NBR and restored numbered 55019 'Royal Highland Fusilers' , then moved to Bolebroke Castle and then changed ownership to Lenham Miniature Railway, Kent were it remains today in two tone green. Saturday 5 January 2008: Deltic E1 (petrol-hydrostatic) was built in 1979 and was the first Mardyke locomotive to be powered on both bogies by the means of a carden shaft. She was returned to mardykes in 1998 as withdrawn. She was purchased again in 2000 and moved to Swanley NBR and restored numbered 55019 'Royal Highland Fusilers' , then moved to Bolebroke Castle and then changed ownership to Lenham Miniature Railway, Kent were it remains today in two tone green.

55019 with plated over headcodes. 55019 after repairs at Bolebroke castle 2003. E1 at Belton House maybe in the early 90's The withdrawn loco in August 2000 at the Mardyke works in Bulphan. 55019, I asume it would be D9019 in this livery is at the Lenham MR in this view. Under restoration at Swanley NBR under restoration. 55019 at Swanley NBR nearing completion 2002.

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]]> Sat Jan 5 2008 Class 47 D1719. http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1436263.html Class 47 D1719 (petrol- hydrostatic) was built in 2004 for a member of the Chelmsford Model Enginnering Society. He keeps it at home and takes it to the track now and again. Saturday 5 January 2008: Class 47 D1719 (petrol- hydrostatic) was built in 2004 for a member of the Chelmsford Model Enginnering Society. He keeps it at home and takes it to the track now and again.

D1719 outside Mardyke's Rainham works 2004.

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]]> Sat Jan 5 2008 Class 47 47512. http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1435856.html Class 47 47512 'County of Kent' (diesel-hydraulic) was built in 1992 and sold to Swanley New Barn Railway. It has also carried the number 47845. The loco is now in EWS livery, but has not ran for a while. Wednesday 19 December 2007: Class 47 47512 'County of Kent' (diesel-hydraulic) was built in 1992 and sold to Swanley New Barn Railway. It has also carried the number 47845. The loco is now in EWS livery, but has not ran for a while.

47512 departs Lakeside in 1994 at the SNBR.

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]]> Wed Dec 19 2007 Class 47 47548. http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1435851.html Class 47 47548 (diesel-hydraulic) was built in 1989. It was purchased new by the Ness Island Railway and was finished in Scotrail livery. It moved to Bolebroke Castle in 2003 and remains there to the day. It is currently in BR large logo blue. Present condition unknown. Saturday 5 January 2008: Class 47 47548 (diesel-hydraulic) was built in 1989. It was purchased new by the Ness Island Railway and was finished in Scotrail livery. It moved to Bolebroke Castle in 2003 and remains there to the day. It is currently in BR large logo blue. Present condition unknown.

47548 at Bolebroke Castle, 2004 47548 at Ness Island, mid 90s 47548 at Ness Island, 2001.

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]]> Sat Jan 5 2008 Hymek's D7061 & D7062 http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1426560.html Both D7061'Queens Scout' and D7062'Artic Prince' were built in 1982 and they are 10 1/4"gauge (petrol-Hydrostatic). D7061 was sold to the Stonecote Light railway, Surrey and then to a private railway in Newick, Sussex were it remains today. D7062 didn't leave Mardykes until 2000 and went to Royal Victoria Railway, Southampton and then on to Southdowns Light Railway, Sussex were it was converted to diesel-hydrostatic. Wednesday 19 December 2007: Both D7061'Queens Scout' and D7062'Artic Prince' were built in 1982 and they are 10 1/4"gauge (petrol-Hydrostatic). D7061 was sold to the Stonecote Light railway, Surrey and then to a private railway in Newick, Sussex were it remains today. D7062 didn't leave Mardykes until 2000 and went to Royal Victoria Railway, Southampton and then on to Southdowns Light Railway, Sussex were it was converted to diesel-hydrostatic.

D7062 on a visit to the Eastliegh Lakeside Railway 2007 D7062 at Royal victoria Railway. 2002

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]]> Wed Dec 19 2007 Hymek D7068 http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1424847.html Hymek D7068 'Four Seasons' (diesel-Hydraulic) was built in 1988. It was delivered to Tates garden centre, Newhaven in the same year alomng with a rake of pullman coaches. The loco is still there at present. Sunday 16 December 2007: Hymek D7068 'Four Seasons' (diesel-Hydraulic) was built in 1988. It was delivered to Tates garden centre, Newhaven in the same year alomng with a rake of pullman coaches. The loco is still there at present.

D7068 outside it's shed at Newhaven.

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]]> Sun Dec 16 2007 Hymek's E3 and E4. http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1424841.html Hymek E3 (diesel-hydraulic) was built in 1998 and E4 (diesel-hydraulic) in 2005, both were delivered new to the Belton Light Railway, Belton House, lincs. Both locos never had headcode boxes or D7xxx numbers. Sunday 16 December 2007: Hymek E3 (diesel-hydraulic) was built in 1998 and E4 (diesel-hydraulic) in 2005, both were delivered new to the Belton Light Railway, Belton House, lincs. Both locos never had headcode boxes or D7xxx numbers.

E3 on a well loaded train at Belton in 2000. E4 prior to entering traffic in 2005

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]]> Sun Dec 16 2007 Hymek D7071. http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1424612.html Hymek D7071 'Uncle Louis' (diesel-Hydraulic) was built in 1990 and delivered to the Ness Island Railway. At some point after this ti loco was scrapped. In 2003 the remains of the loco were purchased by Castle Miniature Railways and in 2007 sold on to Mardyke Miniature Railways were it is to be re-built. We hope to see this loco back in soon. Monday 17 December 2007: Hymek D7071 'Uncle Louis' (diesel-Hydraulic) was built in 1990 and delivered to the Ness Island Railway. At some point after this ti loco was scrapped. In 2003 the remains of the loco were purchased by Castle Miniature Railways and in 2007 sold on to Mardyke Miniature Railways were it is to be re-built. We hope to see this loco back in soon.

The only picture we have is this one at Ness Island, it is stood next to 47548.

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]]> Mon Dec 17 2007 Hymek D7041 http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1424604.html Hymek D7041 'Mardyke Condor' (petrol-Hydrostatic) was built in 1984 and delivered to the Ness Island railway. It was latter returned to Mardykes and refurbished. It was then sold to the private Lenham M R were it remains today. It is now in a neat maroon livery. Sunday 16 December 2007: Hymek D7041 'Mardyke Condor' (petrol-Hydrostatic) was built in 1984 and delivered to the Ness Island railway. It was latter returned to Mardykes and refurbished. It was then sold to the private Lenham M R were it remains today. It is now in a neat maroon livery.

D7041 at Ness Island Railway. D7041 on a visit to Swanley NBR 2001.

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]]> Sun Dec 16 2007 Hymek D7069 http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1424440.html D7069 (diesel-hydraulic) was built in1989 in was bought by the Swanley New Barn Railway in the same year. It was renumbered to D7076 in 1998 and then 35976 in 2000 by then it was carrying transrail grey livery. It was seen in August 2007 wearing a kind of unfinished Poterbrook livery and running as a Bo Co looking tired. Saturday 15 December 2007: D7069 (diesel-hydraulic) was built in1989 in was bought by the Swanley New Barn Railway in the same year. It was renumbered to D7076 in 1998 and then 35976 in 2000 by then it was carrying transrail grey livery. It was seen in August 2007 wearing a kind of unfinished Poterbrook livery and running as a Bo Co looking tired.

D7069 c1990 At Swanley NBR. D7069 c2001 at Swanley. I think the number and livery were a 'what if' the hymeks had survived in to the 90's and re-engined, we wish......

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]]> Sat Dec 15 2007 Hymek D7031. http://mardyke.fotopic.net/c1424427.html D7031 'Jan De Smedt' (petrol hydrostatic) was built c1997 and was sold new to the Grand Chigwell Railway in Essex in the same year and re-named 'Metopolitain Police'. In 2006 went into the hands of the Miniature Traction group (www.mtg.fotopic.net) and was stored at the Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, kent to operate at a proposed railway there. In 2007 it moved to Mardyke Miniature Railways for a full overhaul and convertion to diesel hydraulic. The loco is still at Mardyke's and on completion of overhaul in March 2008 it will not go back to the Hop Farm as the line down there never took off. A new home is to be advised. Saturday 15 December 2007: D7031 'Jan De Smedt' (petrol hydrostatic) was built c1997 and was sold new to the Grand Chigwell Railway in Essex in the same year and re-named 'Metopolitain Police'. In 2006 went into the hands of the Miniature Traction group (www.mtg.fotopic.net) and was stored at the Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, kent to operate at a proposed railway there. In 2007 it moved to Mardyke Miniature Railways for a full overhaul and convertion to diesel hydraulic. The loco is still at Mardyke's and on completion of overhaul in March 2008 it will not go back to the Hop Farm as the line down there never took off. A new home is to be advised.

D7031 at Chigwell 1999 Arriving Roding Lane, Chigwell. Under repair, Chigwell. Standing at Roding Lane Chigwell. 2000.

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