Rail photographs by Richard W. Jones
Pathfinder Tours’ “The Cambrian Coaster”
26th May 2008
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37417 Richard Trevithick” passes Llangelynnin with Pathfinder Tours’ 1Z60 04.30 Swindon to Pwllheli “The Cambrian Coaster”.
37417 Richard Trevithick” passes Llangelynnin with Pathfinder Tours’ 1Z60 04.30 Swindon to Pwllheli “The Cambrian Coaster”.
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Yes, it's a locomotive. OK, a road locomotive. An Aveling and Porter road roller to be precise, belonging to Arthog Steam. She stopped here to raise a bit more steam prior to going
Yes, it's a locomotive. OK, a road locomotive. An Aveling and Porter road roller to be precise, belonging to Arthog Steam. She stopped here to raise a bit more steam prior to going "over the top" back home.
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Once more, steam over Friog, but not over the railway this time!
Once more, steam over Friog, but not over the railway this time!
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37417 “Richard Trevithick” crosses the Caletwr stream near Llwyngwril with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z62 14.20 Pwllheli to Swindon “The Cambrian Coaster”.
37417 “Richard Trevithick” crosses the Caletwr stream near Llwyngwril with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z62 14.20 Pwllheli to Swindon “The Cambrian Coaster”.
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Downpour #1. 37401 slogs up the Talerddig incline with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z62 14.20 Pwllheli to Swindon “The Cambrian Coaster”. 37417 “Richard Trevithick” was not under power due to problems with the multi-working systems. The train slid to a stand a few hundred yards farther on from this point. A driver then went into the cab of 417 and drove it instead of using the multi-working equipment.
Downpour #1. 37401 slogs up the Talerddig incline with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z62 14.20 Pwllheli to Swindon “The Cambrian Coaster”. 37417 “Richard Trevithick” was not under power due to problems with the multi-working systems. The train slid to a stand a few hundred yards farther on from this point. A driver then went into the cab of 417 and drove it instead of using the multi-working equipment.
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Downpour #2. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” approach Carno with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z62 14.20 Pwllheli to Swindon “The Cambrian Coaster”. Andrew Bannister can be seen driving along the A470, keeping pace with the train.
Downpour #2. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” approach Carno with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z62 14.20 Pwllheli to Swindon “The Cambrian Coaster”. Andrew Bannister can be seen driving along the A470, keeping pace with the train.
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Downpour #3. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” pass Cefn bridge, Buttington with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z62 14.20 Pwllheli to Swindon “The Cambrian Coaster”.
Downpour #3. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” pass Cefn bridge, Buttington with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z62 14.20 Pwllheli to Swindon “The Cambrian Coaster”.
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