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Llangollen Branch Line Gala - 11th-13th of September

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by 7822WelshSteam, Aug 27, 2015.

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  1. RA & FC

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    Its just a board fitted to the corridor connection of the brake coaches. Has window, with wiper, horn and brake valve. So technically we have 3 (3 boards made, and fitted when required).

    Not the best way of operating trains, but at least it gets us to Corwen 2 - 3 years early. I think the lads at Corwen will be doing guided tours of the station site proper, and work carried out to date.

    As for locos, i believe they should be facing West as usual. I'll have a look tonight and update accordingly.
     
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    A very enjoyable visit today, some excellent weather. The Jinty looked great on the vans, and very good timetable. More pictures and video later...
     
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    Yes. A very pleasant gala. Liking the phot!
     
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    Some video from yesterday as well.
     
    black5, Sep 14, 2015
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    very enjoyable thanks for sharing.Nice ending with the pretty girl leading the horse :)
     
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    Really enjoyable gala, the highlight being the superb observation car, enjoying a great view back down the track in a luxurious armchair.
     
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    I had a very enjoyable day taking in Oswestry and Llangollen . As a parent it was nice seeing the gala from a child's eyes as we spent the afternoon and evening traveling on the Auto train and Suburbans with a very nice fish and chips sat on Llangollen station on the late afternoon sunshine . Also really good to meet @RA & FC

    Gala seemed comfortably busy and we had a fabulous time . Shots reflect being on the Train

    [​IMG]Small Prairie Power by Martin Creese, on Flickr

    [​IMG]Auto's and Suburbans by Martin Creese, on Flickr

    Full album can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/martincreese/albums/72157658123748919 and includes Oswestry and the Beyer Peacock
     
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    Thanks to all the organisers, we spent Saturday on the line. Busy morning at Llangollen station, walking around Glyn for linesides in the afternoon, followed by the auto-train shuttle riding in the evening. Wonderful day, made a nice change to have a branch line day instead of an improbable mix of mega large loco's. Good chat with the Patriot lads, and good cup of tea at Llangollen station, a few extra books!
     
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