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Over the weekend of the 16th - 17th September 2000, the re-opening ceremony for the Dinas-Waunfawr extension involved crews from both the Ffestiniog Railway and the Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog), from whence Russell came to visit Dinas. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB (large file: 1024x768, 125KiB ) |
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Meanwhile, on exchange, the Ffestiniog's Palmerston is at Gelert's Farm, Porthmadog, on the loco shed road. Fully attired for the 1920's period, the crew stands ready. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB (large file: 1024x768, 127KiB ) |
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Russell now coupled to to the AlCo Mountaineer and train. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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The train on the uphill run from Caernarfon, looking back at the controls for the loop at Dinas. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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At Caernarfon, Russell runs around the train. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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Russell taking on water in Caernarfon. Andy Goodwin 17/9/2000 320x240, 13KiB (large file: 1024x768, 127KiB ) |
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Having reached Waunfawr, there are plenty of admirers. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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Now heading for Waunfawr, Mountaineer and Russell have to work hard. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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Couplings and action. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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The great part of this route is the stunning scenery. The Gwyrfai valley falls away on the north side of the train as it climbs towards Waunfawr. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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Arrival in Waunfawr. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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It has been a long time since Russell was last in Waenfawr, so long that even the placename spelling has changed! It is good to be back! Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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Now the train is running back downhill towards Dinas. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB (large file: 1024x768, 126KiB ) |
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At Dinas, there is plenty of information to interest visitors, those of a casual interest and those of great dedication. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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Earlier in Porthmadog, Palmerston is prepared to take out its train. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB (large file: 1024x768, 126KiB ) |
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Here, Palmerston draws its train out of the works at Gelert's Farm. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 14KiB (large file: 1024x768, 126KiB ) |
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Palmerston propels the train back to Porthmadog station. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB (large file: 1024x768, 131KiB ) |
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Palmerston's driver (Peter Phelan) grins cheefully at Gelert's Farm Halt. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB (large file: 1024x768, 125KiB ) |
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A few minutes later, and the loco draws away from the Halt north towards Pen-y-Mount. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB (large file: 1024x768, 125KiB ) |
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At Porthmadog, the train stands whilst Palmerston has drawn ahead and is about to run around. The train consists of a 1942 Hudson Toastrack, the Victorian Gladstone Coach, and FR Coach No. 10. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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Once the train has come to a stand in Porthmadog, contented passengers disembark. The end of a good day! Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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Lewis Dittrich driving Russell, and clearly enjoying himself! Andy Goodwin 319x240, 13KiB |
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Russell and Taliesin depart Dinas station eastbound towards Tryfan Junction and Waunfawr. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
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Russell and Taliesin head eastbound towards Tryfan Junction and Waunfawr. Andy Goodwin 320x240, 13KiB |
See also
- Scenes of the Present Day on the WHR(P)
- Dirty Chappies (1994-1998)
- Dirty Chappies I (1994) - Sorry, I don't have any pix from DC-I.
- Dirty Chappies II (1995)
- Dirty Chappies III (1996)
- Dirty Chappies IV (1997)
- Dirty Chappies V (1998)
- Dirty Chappies VI (2004)
- WHR(C) Gala 2000
- WHR 40th Aniversary Gala 2004 (since founding)
- WHR Gala May 2005
- WHR 25th Anniversary Gala July 2005 (since opening)