Class 37 Special through Porthmadog


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A Special Barmouth Barker Service headed by 37 427 'Bont-y-Bermo' heralded the first locomotive-hauled train north of Barmouth Bridge for decades. Passengers were delighted to find a train service operating on our line to mark the event.

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	Approaching Porthmadog, the Class 37 Special saw the waiting WHR train in the narrow-gauge station. At the head of the small train stands Kinnerley, a Ruston & Hornsby 40DL. David Barnwell 480x640, 73KiB
	As it arrived from the south, the Class 37 Special is seen drawing into Porthmadog (standard gauge) station. The narrow gauge WHR station and train are seen here in the foreground. Pete Trafford 640x480, 47KiB (large file: 1280x960, 105KiB )
	Many travellers on the Special took the opportunity to ride with Kinnerley and its train. Here it is returning to Porthmadog from a round trip to Pen-y-Mount. David Barnwell 640x480, 91KiB
	Whilst running around its train, Kinnerley draws into the station headshunt. David Barnwell 640x479, 82KiB
	Spectacular views of the Tremadog cliffs surround the WHR in Porthmadog. David Barnwell 640x480, 43KiB
	The WHR station itself benefits from superbly-created signage in authentic 1920's style. David Barnwell 479x640, 52KiB
	At Pen-y-Mount, the low February sunlight glints off the gleaming coach paintwork. David Barnwell 640x480, 64KiB
	The Gelert's Farm Junction home signal is seen set dramatically against the Moelwyns. David Barnwell 479x640, 46KiB
	The Class 37 Special had continued west from Porthmadog. Here it is seen returning again. David Barnwell 480x640, 54KiB
	Class 37 No.37 427 'Bont-y-Bermo' is at the head of this Special as it returns Porthmadog and thence to journey south then east to England once more. David Barnwell 640x479, 50KiB

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