Operation
Haulage was initially by horses except for the steeper inclines which were operated using stationary winding engines. In 1899 two 0-4-0ST locomotives were purchased from Peckett and Sons. An engine shed was provided at Torreycombe; the locomotives only worked between there and the top of the Cann Wood incline. Both have been preserved, but in non-working condition.
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