The temporary closure between Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog, due to a tree being washed out of the side of the trackbed, by Fisherman’s crossing was lifted 14th/15th July 2007 following repairs carried out by the railway’s own personnel.
Left: Tree down
Right: damage to trackbed
All Photos -
The Problem
The Solution
Large Stones at the bottom
Followed by smaller stones on the top
Until the embankment looks like new.
Then the mesh layer, then the plants to hold it all together
Bryan Johnson, a young member of the Flint & Deeside RPS has released his slide archive to the Steam at Llangollen Team. The collection covers the early days of the F&D through to early operation at Llangollen by Llangollen Railway.
Our sincere thanks to Bryan for allowing us to use his photo archive.
The picture above was taken on 13th September 1975 after Austin 1 had been delivered to the embryo railway in Llangollen Station.
It’s only when you look at this picture that you realise just how far we have come, and most of it by volunteers
5643 Landcruise 28th June 2008
For the first time in 15 years the Mid Summer Land Cruise at Llangollen was marred by rain when 5643 took the 19.00 departure down the line to Carrog.
The occasion as used by the Wirral Railway Circle to mark the association's 40th anniversary and an updated version of their famous head board was displayed on 5643.
Thanks from the sponsor LR (GW) LG, restorers of 5532 for all the support in running this train and making a contribution to the costs of preserving an old engine.
Next year with BR Standard Tank 80072, we hope!
Tommy Walton Retires 28th June 2008
When that stalwart of the loco dept, driver, fireman and man of mechanical parts, Tommy Walton finally called it a day his mates had a whip round and bought him a retirement present -
Fortunately the disappointment evaporated when the real present appeared displayed on Black 5 44806 wearing the name plate SCOTS GUARDSMAN.
He got a Thomas cake as well and there were flowers for the missus.
Tommy will be back as a volunteer and you'll still see him on the footplate at Llangollen for a while longer.
George Jones Wrexham
Towards the end of Steam in 1968, 44806 was transferred for a while to Speke Shed, Liverpool and was driven by the regular Speke Drivers. Now that 44806 is operational again, the drivers came to re-
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Events Before Closure |
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Rolling Stock |
Signalling |
Track Maintenance |
Steam Locomotives |
Diesel Locomotives |
Railcars |
Resident Steam Locomotives |
Ex Llangollen Locomotives |
New Build Locos |
Dismantled Locomotives |
Foxcote Manor |
80072 |
Black 5 45337 |
3802 |
5199 |
6430 |
Jessie |
7754 |
Austin 1 |
Jennifer |
Desmond |
5532 |
5539 |
2859 |
Cogan Hall |
76079 |
Alco5197 |
7828 |
Kinlet Hall |
44806 |
5643 |
Jinty 7298 |
Darfield No1 |
Betton Grange |
Patriot |
Night Owl 4709 |
LNER B17 Page |
48518 |
Willington Hall |
Visiting Diesels |
Previous Residents |
D5310 |
37240 |
47449 |
03162 |
08195 |
Davy |
D2892 |
D2899 |
37901 |
Eliseg |
46010 |
20142 |
25313 |
Class 104 Set |
Class 108 Set |
Wickham Cl109 Set |
Hybrid Unit 51618 & 56456 |
GWR Vehicles |
LMS Vehicles |
LNER Vehicles |
On Track Vehicles |
BR Vehicles |
Llangollen Signal Box |
Goods Junction Signal Box |
Deeside Loop Signal Box |
Barmouth Signal Box |
Glyndyfrdwy Signal Box |
Carrog Signal Box |
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