Over 30 locomotives are based at the KWVR. Most can be seen by visitors, but some are housed away from public view whilst under restoration for future use.
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An ideal locomotive both in size and authenticity for the branch, 41241 was the subject of a thorough overhaul, completed in June 2018 in time to take its place in the 50th Anniversary celebrations in June of that year.
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A stalwart of the Railway for almost 20 years, 75078 is now back in action along the Worth Valley after a lengthy and thorough overall.
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Built in 1945 by Lima in the USA for service in Europe during WW2, 5820 arrived in the UK in 1977 and is now part of the operational fleet.
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The first locomotive to be saved from Woodham's scrapyard in South Wales, 43924 is now a regular performer on the Railway.
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Built in 1899 for the Taff Vale Railway in South Wales, No. 85 arrived on the Railway in 1970 and it's latest overhaul was completed in February 2016, return to traffic in operational condition at the Winter Steam Gala
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A veteran of over 125 years service, 1054 can be seen occasionally on vintage and, sparingly, on lightly loaded service trains.
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Having had the distinction of heading the last revenue earning train for British Railway in 1968, 45212 is now back on the mainline, operating on trains throughout the UK.
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A humble contractor's engine, 'Sir Berkeley' is on loan to the Middleton Railway in Leeds.
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Having run on the mainline for over 20 years in the 70s, 80's and 90s, 45596 is destined for the mainline again when restoration is complete.
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Originally returned to steam in 1985, 'Bellerophon' saw regular operation on the Foxfield Railway in Staffordshire but has now retired to await its next overhaul.
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Built for heavy freight haulage at Earle's Cement works in Derbyshire, 'Nunlow' saw occasionally use on Worth Valley trains but retired in April 2018 at the end of its current boiler certificate
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Rescued from Barry scrapyard in 1975, restored to working order in 1993, 78022 is now waiting for assessment with a view to being returned to steam once again.
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Affectionately known as 'The Green Dragon' in 'The Railway Children' film, 957 now its turn for a return to working order.
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Having starred in the celebration of 150 years of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, 752 is in the process of being restored and may steam in the not too distant future.
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Built to a wartime design for use in the war effort, WD 90733 was now an integral part of the operating fleet until December 2018 when it was withdrawn pending overhaul.
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Having saved from Barry Scrapyard in the '70s and overhauled twice, 48431 is now on display in Oxenhope Exhibition shed
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After 10 useful years after restoration from derelict condition, 47279 awaits its turn in the restoration queue.
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Having arrived on the Railway in 1969 and given years of useful service, 80002 is now a static exhibit in Oxenhope Exhibition Shed.
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The locomotive made famous by the film 'The Railway Children', 5775 played its part in the dramatic landslip scene and featured on film credits the world over.
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The first engine to arrive on the Railway, 51218 waits its turn in the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Trust's restoration queue.
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After an undistinguished army career and use in the early years of the Railway, 118 'Brussels' is now on static display at Oxenhope
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A useful engine in the early years of the Railway, 31 'Hamburg' is now confined to Oxenhope Exhibition shed.
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In the late 19th century, contractors for large civil engineering operations bought steam locomotives to help with the building work. 'Lord Mayor' was one such locomotive, built by Hudswell Clarke of Leeds for Edmund Nutall, Salford.
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