Steam Locomotives visiting the WLR for galas and hires

Steam Locomotives Visitors to the WLR
The WLR normally operates using a working fleet drawn from its own steam locomotives. From time to time it has been necessary to hire in locomotives from other railways on a short term basis to cover shortages arising from failures or delayed overhauls, or owners of locomotives have requested they run their locomotives on the railway, sometimes for short term periods or prolonged stays.

Locomotives which have spent a period on short term hire at the WLR include: