Rolling Stock

Bogie Coaches

Number 10, named 'Lisa' in memory of the wife of the President of the local Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, is the first of four bogie coaches constructed on under frames built by Baguely of Burton on Trent, some time on the 1930's. Delivered new to Trentham Gardens, also in Stoke-on-Trent, the frames, lengthened to 20ft at some time in their career, came to us from the now defunct narrow gauge railway at the Alton Towers theme park. The smooth ride that these vehicles now provide along the Hayling Seafront suggests they were not white knuckle enough for Alton Towers' clientele!

On arrival at Loston Bodge, the filmsy 'toast rack' body soon gave way to an impressive central entrance saloon, complete with full glazing and deep upholstered seats. An interesting feature of the carriage is a brass nautical chronometer, kindly donated by a Hayling Island resident. This interesting time piece has given the carriage the nickname of 'The Clock Saloon'.

Open-Bogies

Often erroneously described as a 'toast-rack', Number 11 is a four compartment open sided coach with full timberwork to waist level, glazed only at the carriage ends. The transverse bench seating is of the wooden slatted variety allowing ample space for buggies and wheelchairs, a feature that has brought much favourable comment, both from family groups and from our many disabled customers.

As 'Marilyn' soon became the most popular member of the carriage fleet, a second 'M' class carriage, was soon out-shopped from Beachlands 'Loston Bodge' Works, to much the same design. Although largely a repeat edition of its predecessor, carriage No: 12 'Michelle', features a number of detail differences, as you will no doubt discover when you next visit us at the Hayling Seaside Railway.

In view of their popularity,a third 'M' Class coach was constucted at Loston Bodge during the 2006 season, it follows the same designs as the other two open bogies and has been named 'Mavis', after Bob's mother-in law!