Diesel traction forms an important part of the heritage locomotive fleet on the Welsh Highland Railway. As usual, Kinnerley played its part, shown here at the head of the Hudson bogie rake on the left.

Signalling on the Welsh Higland Railway is largely electro-mechanical; the signal cabinet on the right contains push-buttons to operate the signals and point motors. On normal operating days, this allows simple and safe operation by the train guard. During Dirty Chappies and other special events, the cabinet is manned continuously - not a pleasant job when it rains so hard! The plan is to move the controls into the station office, when it is completed soon.

Rick Beton

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