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Oswestry Update

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by ilvaporista, Aug 13, 2010.

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  1. mdewell

    mdewell Well-Known Member Friend

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    Only 3 more weekends before Austin 1 returns to Llangollen, so if you want to see it in action at Oswestry. . . .

    We are also hosting Ellsemere Model Railway Club who will be bringing various displays to Oswestry Station on Sat 30 and Sun 31 August.

    Meanwhile, at Llynclys. . .
    The site will be open as follows
    Sat 23 Aug - No trains running
    Sat 6 & Sun 7 Aug - Trains (Pacer) running both days
    Sat 4 Oct - No trains running
    Sat 18 Oct - Trains running
     
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    Oh dear! :(

    Austin 1 was failed yesterday with hot water emerging from behind the lagging. Hopefully a repair can be made, but . . . the loco is nearing the end of its ten years certificate (spring 2026 I believe).
     
    mdewell, Aug 17, 2025
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    I didn't expect that, I remember seeing it puffing along quite well along the line when I was on duty, it seemed solid to me.

    These things happens unfortunately with anything mechanical.
     
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    Nor did we!
    Austin 1 will be returning to Llangollen shortly. They will have to strip the cladding (which will also require cab roof off) for assessment for repairs, but my money is on it joining the overhaul queue rather than a quick fix.

    Boiler overhaul for our own Barclay 2261 (https://www.heritage-railways.com/locosdb/locosdb2.php?RefNo=656) is progressing steadily, but . . . I don't know what we will be using for steam heating for Santa trains.
     
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    You need a Yankee tank from Shillingstone
     
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