‘Dirty Chappies II’

Enthusiasts Weekend (1995)


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Over the weekend of the 21st - 22nd October 1995 the volunteers of the Welsh Highland Railway held their second annual gala, known as Dirty Chappies II.

During the weekend, all 23 of the Railway's locomotives were on display with up to 15 of them operational.

A mixture of freight and passenger trains were run on the main line hauled by a variety of motive power. This included the first ever use of double headed LYd2s ever in Western Europe, and the double heading of Woto with the WHR's own Bagnall Gelert.

The pictures here provide a small insight into the fascinating variety of railway activities that took place during this enthralling weekend.

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	Patrick Keef's 0-4-0 Bagnall Woto departs from Gelert's Farm. Dave Allan 425x384, 33KiB (large file: 1057x955, 248KiB )
	The Railway's three Motor-Rail 'Simplex' Diesels head towards Pen-y-Mount, light engine, to collect the extension department's demonstration train. Andy Carter 512x338, 36KiB (large file: 1197x791, 241KiB )
	An impressive line up of some of the Railway's steam motive power. From left to right are the NG15, Sezela No. 4, Russell being prepared for driver training in the yard, and Karen currently awaiting overhaul. Andrew Hughes 512x340, 37KiB (large file: 1192x792, 197KiB )
	The two working LYd2 locomotives from Poland, Nos 60 and 69, head towards Porthmadog station to pick up the passenger train. Together these two locos provided an awesome 700 horsepower. Andy Carter 258x384, 25KiB (large file: 792x1176, 261KiB )
	Russell spent most of the weekend working the 'Drive a steam loco' event, and is seen here waiting for the next customer. Alongside is the third of the Polish LYd2 Diesels, No 58, the most recently arrived. This loco is not currently operational but was on display for visitors to examine. Nigel Cliff 384x384, 29KiB (large file: 984x984, 238KiB )
	The three Simplex Diesels pull slowly into Porthmadog station with the extension department train. These locos are normally used for shunting in the yard or hauling works trains, and are not often seen coupled together. These departures from Porthmadog were quite a sight to see and hear! Andy Carter 512x332, 34KiB (large file: 1211x787, 240KiB )
	The LYd2s arrive at Pen-y-Mount with the passenger train. The contrast in styles between east and west European narrow gauge rolling stock can clearly be seen from the difference in size between the locos and the coach. Andy Carter 512x338, 37KiB (large file: 1197x791, 242KiB )
	Double heading, Woto and Gelert pull into the loop at Pen-y-Mount with the extension department train. The duty signalman is waiting to receive the single line staff from the driver of Gelert. Andy Carter 512x342, 34KiB (large file: 1189x795, 226KiB )
	Russell and freight train wait in No. 1 platform, Porthmadog station, for clearance to depart. Dave Allan 439x384, 32KiB (large file: 1089x953, 256KiB )
	22nd October 1995: Dirty Chappies Team B (Team A having already gone home) stand proudly in front of LYd2 No. 69, tired but contented after a highly enjoyable weekend. Geoff Jenkins 512x352, 36KiB (large file: 1651x1137, 422KiB )

Enthusiasts Weekend (1995)

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