Rolling Stock

Articles relating to progress with and additions to our rolling stock, including our John Fowler Shunter, Class 108 DMU, Pigeon Carriage and L & Y Carriage.

DMU Carriage Steps Update, 2026

DMU Carriage Steps Update, 2026

After a long wait, their time has come and we have just installed all the new carriage steps to our DMU.
Power Car M51937 Fuel Gauge Overhaul

Power Car M51937 Fuel Gauge Overhaul

Isuues with a non-working needle and a dummy gauge resolved to know what fuel is in the tanks of M51937.
New Brake Shoes for Trailer Car M56484

New Brake Shoes for Trailer Car M56484

New brake shoes (from the DMU Group on the Dean Forest Railway) fitted to our DMU trailer car M56484.
DMU Update, Jan '26

DMU Update, Jan '26

Over Autumn and into Winter, our volunteers are still hard at work restoring our Class 108 DMU.
DMU Update, Oct '25

DMU Update, Oct '25

Latest news on restoration of our Class 108 DMU, focussing on the corridor connections.
DMU Update (M51937), Spring '25

DMU Update (M51937), Spring '25

Detailed update on the restoration of our Class 108 Diesel Multiple Unit, power car M51937.
DMU Update (M56484), Spring '25

DMU Update (M56484), Spring '25

Detailed update on the restoration of our Class 108 Diesel Multiple Unit, trailer car M56484.
Carriage Step Sponsorship

Carriage Step Sponsorship

An update and thanks to all sponsors for donations for the manufacture of new steps for the DMU.
Thanks To AE Engineering

Thanks To AE Engineering

Our thanks to AE for all their help over the years as our John Fowler locomotive is put back on the tracks.
DMU Update, Feb '23

DMU Update, Feb '23

Update highlight some of the smaller restoration tasks which don't receive much publicity.
L&Y Carriage Underframe

L&Y Carriage Underframe

Tube wagon acquired as a rolling underframe as part of the restoration of our L&Y carriage.
Donation For L&Y Carriage

Donation For L&Y Carriage

Thanks to Blackpool & Fylde Rail Users Association for their generous donation of £500.
Vintage Carriage Appeal

Vintage Carriage Appeal

Restoration of our vintage L&Y carriage number 210 is underway as a long term project.
DMU (Two Years On)

DMU (Two Years On)

A selection of before and after shots to show two years of progress on restoring our DMU.
L & Y Carriage Identified

L & Y Carriage Identified

Our L & Y carriage has been identified thanks to its build number found over the door.
DMU Update / Appeal, Jun '21

DMU Update / Appeal, Jun '21

With the lifting of Coronavirus restrictions, restoration work is now underway once again.
Sponsor a Step (Appeal Successful)

Sponsor a Step (Appeal Successful)

Donate to sponsor one of the impressive 26 new sapele hardwood steps and fittings for our DMU.
DMU Update, Aug '20

DMU Update, Aug '20

Members have been turning up in good numbers to work on the diesel multiple unit and we are making good progress.
DMU Update, Jun '20

DMU Update, Jun '20

With some Coronavirus restrictions lifted, restoration of our DMU is now underway.
Nodrog DMU Delivery Video

Nodrog DMU Delivery Video

Popular YouTuber "nodrog" documents and videos the arrival of our DMU and discusses the future.
Moving the DMU to Thornton

Moving the DMU to Thornton

Over twelve months of planning, preparation and hard work finally come to fruition.
DMU Appeal, Apr '20

DMU Appeal, Apr '20

Please join in our appeal and help us restore our Class 108 Diesel Multiple Unit to full health.
DMU Update, Mar '20

DMU Update, Mar '20

The momentous day for the PWRS when our Class 108 Diesel Multiple Unit finally arrived at our site in Thornton.
Delivery of our DMU

Delivery of our DMU

Not quite the fanfare we were hoping for due to COVID-19, but our DMU is finally here!
"On Track" Film

"On Track" Film

The story so far of the PWRS and our efforts to clear, repair and reinstate the line. 2006 to 2018.
DMU Update / Appeal, May '19

DMU Update / Appeal, May '19

Progress is going well, but we need to raise further funds to continue the restoration.
DMU Update, Sept '18

DMU Update, Sept '18

Committee decision to make the overhaul of our class 108 our number one priority.
Our Latest Addition

Our Latest Addition

The welcome arrival of a motorised maintenance trolley to make work a lot easier.
Class 108 Restoration Update, May 2017

Class 108 Restoration Update, May 2017

Latest photographs of the restoration work carried out on our Class 108 DMU in April.
Generous Donation for the DMU

Generous Donation for the DMU

Receiving a cheque for £1,000 towards the restoration of the DMU from the Masons.
Day Trip to Butterley

Day Trip to Butterley

Visit to give the DMU a good cleaning and assess additional work required for it to run.
Class 108 DMU: Restoration Appeal

Class 108 DMU: Restoration Appeal

Sponsor specific items on the list of costings for the restoration of our Class 108 DMU.
Rolling Stock Appeal Update

Rolling Stock Appeal Update

A quick update on our rolling stock fund which now stands at an impressive £19,250.
John Fowler Loco Breathes Again

John Fowler Loco Breathes Again

Watch as our 1955 John Fowler shunter is bought back to life after a lengthy restoration.
Pigeon Carriage

Pigeon Carriage

How an LNWR Gresley Teak pigeon carriage found its way from Carnforth to the PWRS.
L & Y Carriage

L & Y Carriage

Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway first class carriage (circa 1882-94) rescued from a local field.

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