wilwahabri Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I am modelling Bridestowe station as the fictitional site of a preservation society. The Rattlebrook railway was a private siding connected at Bridestowe to bring peat from the moors. It closed in 1935. But during the last years of operation a converted lorry was used on tbe standard gauge private siding to carry the peat to Bridestowe instead of a horse drawn cart. Can anyone give me an idea of the sort of lorry that would have been used and the conversion of the lorry. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejjjexcov Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Hi bill had a look on tinterweb bit on luck so far. Bearing in mind the lorry would most likely have been second hand I would go for a Leyland,guy,thorneycroft from 1910ish. Failing that an old steam lorry might be in keeping with the railway theme All the best Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Smeeton Posted July 4, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2018 This was used at Paisley for the Abercorn Oil Works 1914 Albion Wrong side of the world, but the right idea. Regards Ian 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 There is a book called:- "Walking Dartmoor Railways or tramways". I'm not certain but I think there are a few photos of the Rattlebrook tramway in it. Try ABE books, that should unearth a copy Best of luck Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilwahabri Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 Thanks gents - food for thought! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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