Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - 'Scene Thru The Lens'
FR - May Bank Holiday
1st May 2008 to 5th May 2008
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01.05.08: 'Jerry M' gleams in the spring sunshine at Harbour Station, Porthmadog having just arrived from Boston Lodge
01.05.08: Although the loco had arrived on the railway several days earlier, this was its first trip working on the FR
01.05.08: Close-up of the Westinghouse pump - 'Jerry M' will be fitted with a temporary vacuum pipe and control valve for use with FR carriages and accompanying loco
01.05.08: The loco is superbly turned-out by her support crew - there are reflections everywhere...
01.05.08: ...even though some parts show signs of being 'well-used'
01.05.08: The battered works plate glints in the sunshine
01.05.08: 'Jerry M' sits under Porthmadog water tower
01.05.08: Perfect weather for a trip to the seaside...
01.05.08: An unusual view of Boston Lodge Works..!
01.05.08: Julie Williams - a member of the 'Jerry M' team
01.05.08: Time for Richard Hooker to check the engine over before an evening run to Blaenau Ffestiniog...
01.05.08: Preparations, and discussions, continue...
01.05.08: ... as the sun continues to shine strongly
01.05.08: A double-portrait (check the dome) as Rob Gambrill tops up the water tank ready for departure
01.05.08: Last minute checks in the cab, then its time to go...
01.05.08: 'Jerry M' storms along above the main road and heads towards Rhiw Plas
01.05.08: Waiting for the token at Minffordd Station...
01.05.08: 'Jerry M' races over the road bridge at Gwyndy Bank...
01.05.08: ...with James Armstrong-Evans enjoying the ride in his 'private' waggon
01.05.08: The slopes of Moelwyn Mawr loom against the sky as 'Jerry M' hurries along Gwyndy Bank
01.05.08: 'Jerry M' comes to a halt just above Penrhyn Crossing...
01.05.08: ...and waits for the crossing gates to be closed
01.05.08: Paul Lewin leans from the cab as 'Jerry M' crosses the cast-iron bridge on the approach to Tan-y-Bwlch
01.05.08: Its 'all-change' by the time the train reaches Dduallt Tank Curve...
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