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News from May 2005
Training Train, Saturday 23rd April
George Gardiner has sent a couple of photos of the training train on 23rd April, which included a simulated loco failure exercise. Diesel No. 9 "Alf" was called out to rescue the failed No. 4; unfortunately for No. 9’s crew, in was raining as it only does in Wales.
More …Source: Talyllyn Railway: Latest News
Posted by Peter Bowyer on 3 May 2005
Now The Work Really Starts!
Over one thousand hours of machining awaits the volunteers of the Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) as they begin restoring one of the world?s most famous locomotives to working order.
Source: Welsh Highland Railway – News
Posted by Peter Bowyer on 6 May 2005
Spring Gala - Pictures Now On Line
The May Bank Holiday was one of our most successful weekends ever. Click here to see the pictures.
Source: Welsh Highland Railway – News
Posted by Peter Bowyer on 6 May 2005
Wharf Station on Sunday 8th May
Work continues on getting the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum ready for opening. Jon Richmond has kindly contributed these photos taken on Sunday 8th May.
More …Source: Talyllyn Railway: Latest News
Posted by Peter Bowyer on 11 May 2005
News from the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Trust have published a number of news items on their web site regarding progress on the new museum at Wharf:
More …Source: Talyllyn Railway: Latest News
Posted by Peter Bowyer on 19 May 2005
Teddies Go Free...... If They Bring A Child!
Our ever popular Teddy Bears’ Picnic event returns this weekend. Find out what’s going on…...
Source: Welsh Highland Railway – News
Posted by Peter Bowyer on 19 May 2005
Buffet Car Chassis Complete
Restoration work has well and truly begun on the original WHR Buffet Car. See the first pictures…...
Source: Welsh Highland Railway – News
Posted by Peter Bowyer on 19 May 2005
New Look Website
Not content with boring text-based design, the new look boasts better graphics, easier finding of information and even faster download time (overall). We think you’ll like it! And adherence to the latest web standards makes this a site fit for everybody.
Source: Welsh Highland Railway – News
Posted by Peter Bowyer on 22 May 2005
Buffet Car UPDATED
Rebuilding two historic coaches takes a major step forward. Read the latest news…...
Source: Welsh Highland Railway – News
Posted by Peter Bowyer on 22 May 2005
WHITSUN DIESEL GALA WEEKEND
THE LEADHILLS AND WANLOCKHEAD RAILWAY, BRITAINS HIGHEST ADHESION RAILWAY ARE PLEASED TO OFFER A SUPERB WHITSUN OF DIESEL TRACTION, ON SUNDAY THE 29TH AND MONDAY THE 30TH MAY 2005. COME AND SEE OUR ENGINES ON PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TRAINS, VISIT THE SIGNAL BOX AND PULL A LEVER, RIDE ON THE OLD MINES MANRIDER OR JUST ABSORB THE FANTASTIC SCENERY AT NEARLY 1500FT ASL.TRAINS RUN FROM 11.15 AM TO 16.35 PM BOTH DAYS
(SATURDAY THE 28TH MAY NORMAL SERVICE 11.15AM TO 16.20PM)
FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT WWW.LEADHILLSRAILWAY.CO.UK AND CLICK ON EVENTS OR WHERE TO FIND US.
Posted by roy kavanagh on 23 May 2005
