With the summit of Moel Siabod sadly in shadow, 37417 “Richard Trevithick” and 37401 approach Blaenau Tunnel with Kingfisher Railtours’ “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z37 05.50 Peterborough to Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Photo taken by Geoff Griffiths on my behalf on the other side of the fence. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” sit at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with and run round Kingfisher Railtours’ “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z37 05.50 Peterborough to Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Photo taken by Bushcutter as I couldn't be bothered to try to climb up the pillar he was sat on. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” sit at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with and run round Kingfisher Railtours’ “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z37 05.50 Peterborough to Blaenau Ffestiniog.

37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” sit at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with and run round Kingfisher Railtours’ “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z37 05.50 Peterborough to Blaenau Ffestiniog.

37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” leave Blaenau Ffestiniog with Kingfisher Railtours’ return “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z74 16.15 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Grantham. Other photographers can be seen perched on the remains of the viaduct that once connected the Oakley Quarry to to the Glan y Don slate tip.

37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” approach Blaenau Tunnel with Kingfisher Railtours’ return “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z74 16.15 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Grantham.

37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” approach Blaenau Tunnel with Kingfisher Railtours’ return “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z74 16.15 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Grantham.