Category Archives: Diesel Group

A big thanks to everyone who supported our locos running at both Classic Transport and 1960’s weekend, which are both events organised by members of the Diesel Group but run for the Railway. Both were a success and we were also very pleased … Continue reading

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A big thank you to all those who supported 6940’s triumphant return to traffic on the 14th of June. The loco performed very well and worked all 3 trips. An air leak developed during the day, which did not hamper … Continue reading

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SPRING DIESEL DAY AND A VISITOR!

Our Spring Diesel Day will take place on Saturday 26th March and will see the first diesel operation of the year at the Llangollen Railway. More details will follow in due course, including timetables. Resident locos Class 26 No D5310 … Continue reading

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D5310 Driver Experience Available on 3rd of July

We have one return driver experience trip available on D5310 next Saturday, 3rd July due to a cancellation. The cost is £210. Please get in touch through the contact us section if you are interested. It’s a good day out! … Continue reading

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Headcode boxes ahoy!

The marker light panels on 6940 have been cut out and original style headcode windows have been fitted today, as the picture below shows. Cheers to Iain Ross for the photo. The Group plan to auction the cut out marker light panels to the … Continue reading

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D5310 at it again!

Another good running day in lovely weather and another good turn out of folk supporting us – thanks for turning up Folks. Phots below are from Iain Ross (the one with the hair). Next running day for D5310 is Saturday 19th June – see … Continue reading

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Next Running Day: 5th June – D5310

D5310 will be at work again next weekend. Please note the day ticket is now £11 due to the LR fare structure changing from 1st June. 4 trips of relaxed trundling through the Dee Valley behind a keen little Type … Continue reading

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D5310 at work in the sunshine!

D5310 performed perfectly today on all of her four round trips with beautiful weather to match! Thank you everybody who came down and supported our running today. Who needs the Radio 1 Big Weekend in Bangor when you have D5310 … Continue reading

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6940 Cab Refurbishment Progress

It’s not just about paint on the outside you know! Here are some work in progress shots of our 37s cab looking much tidier in primer after a thorough rub down. Gloss comes next, along with new labelling. Thanks to Pete … Continue reading

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D5310 at work in the Dee Valley

Many thanks to those who supported our running today. D5310 performed well on all four trips. The photo below shows her sat in the Sylvan setting of Deeside Halt, waiting to cross the steam service. Thanks to Pete Coole for the … Continue reading

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