Pictures from Rhyd Ddu July 2003
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In July 2003, motive power was requested to assist the construction effort at Rhyd Ddu by the Welsh Highland Light Railway Ltd. Andrew Barclay No. 554 was despatched to do the work on the currently-isolated OB71 - Rhyd Ddu section, to haul the fencing contractor's material train, replacing the small Simplex that has unfortunately failed. The Barclay is be the only diesel loco on that section until the remaining track is laid as the P. Way tamping train with its two locos is needed to work south from Betws Garmon to the head of steel on track alignment work.
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Here, the Barclay is seen at Gelert's Farm, having just been loaded into a lorry from No.8 Road. Also partially seen here on the right is Bagnall 0-4-2T Gelert showing its reassembly is progressing, following its recent major boiler overhaul. The different companies involved in the project sometimes have confusingly-similar names For those who don't already know, the WHLR Ltd should not be confused with Welsh Highland Railway Ltd (WHR Ltd) - see Which Company is Which ?. Andy Goodwin | |
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