NWCE 23/7/17

leander drifted through Lea green 18 late no diesel

 

2 shots of todays train - the first one taken at Moore, the second one approaching Whiston station.

 

Short video of the outward run at Whiston, Moore and Guilden Sutton

 

No, nothing has changed Ralph. I've tried the link with Internet Explorer and it works ok

 

Excellent climb of Edge Hill- to the extent that I thought there was still a diesel on the back, such was the acceleration! Bowled along between 70 and 74 on sections of the coast as far as Llandudno Junction, where the prospect of four hours in Holyhead determined I got off. 45690 made a vocal departure from the junction. Went to Conwy for a wander round before using RTC's tickets to Llandudno.

Do I feel sorry that I'm not doing the whole route? No! I've had an excellent day out as a result of bailing out at the junction; there's a couple of decent hostelries in Conwy, wandered around the castle for the first time in 21 years, and there is still time for a lemonade at another Llandudno establishment. A good trip to do for things to do.

 

A short shot of Leander on the return at a wet and windy Bagillt:

 

2 shots from a pretty successful day with Leander

Bagillt
https://www.flickr.com/photos/45407and44871/36117819495/in/dateposted-public/

Holyhead
https://www.flickr.com/photos/45407and44871/35727100330/in/dateposted-public/

 

A really good day out behind 45690. Despite the weather on the return, the climb up to Earlestown was dismissed with ease. The locomotive looked great at the stops in Lime Street, and its performance throughout the day is clearly indicative that it's a strong 'un.