Oswestry Update

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

 

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).

 

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.

 

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.

 

You need a Yankee tank from Shillingstone

 

Recently visited the Llynclys site and noticed at the Penygarreg halt there appears to be a big massive hill blocking the way to Pant, what's the story behind it ?

 

This is all before my time, but the story as far as I know it is that the small bridge which takes Penygarreg Lane over the railway was filled soon after the line closed (Not sure if it has actually been removed and road lowered). Getting passed that would only give access to another third mile before Pant, where the trackbed is obstructed.
The former owners of the property adjacent to Penygerreg platform used to allow an unofficial footpath from platform to road, but new owners have closed that off.

 

Ah thanks, I did wonder about the access from the Halt to the main road when I looked at Google maps, maybe a staircase and a lift to the road would alleviate the access issue or buy the land from the owner to create a path.

 

This should be capable of providing steam heating!