Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - 'Scene Thru The Lens'
F&WHR - February 2009
1st February 2009 to 28th February 2009
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01.02.09: Hunslet 4wDH ‘Moel y Gest’ has been undergoing an overhaul at Boston Lodge, and is seen here in No.4 Road...
01.02.09: A new compressor has been fitted to ‘Moel y Gest’ during the overhaul...
01.02.09: A new compressor has been fitted to ‘Moel y Gest’ during the overhaul...
01.02.09: Inside the Carriage Works, the engine from ‘Castell Caernarfon’ has been receiving attention from a team of volunteers – who seem slightly shy about displaying the fruits of their labours..!
01.02.09: Alongside the main engine block, a varied selection of refurbished and overhauled components awaits the re-assembly of the engine unit...
01.02.09: Re-assembly of the engine unit will commence when new piston rings have been delivered...
01.02.09: WHR Observation Carr. 2100 has moved into the Paint Shop, following completion of work on the brake rigging and running gear, in readiness for painting into its final livery...
01.02.09: The Observation Saloon is seen here with a full-complement of newly-upholstered seats...
01.02.09: ...as it had been used as a ‘theatre’ for two presentations on the WHR, to officers and guests of ‘Visit Wales’ and the ‘Millennium Commission’.
01.02.09: Inside the HLF workshop, work continues apace on the re-fit and overhaul of WHR Carr. 2090...
01.02.09: ...including a ‘traditional’ record of work undertaken – if you can call red marker pen ‘traditional’...
01.02.09: A closer look at the ‘chicane’ around the toilet compartment, and the offset door to the passenger compartment...
01.02.09: The new bulkhead and offset door between the passenger compartment and the toilet/service area...
01.02.09: As part of the overhaul of WHR Carr. 2090, the roof is being replaced to meet the latest design specifications...
01.02.09: As part of the overhaul of WHR Carr. 2090, the roof is being replaced to meet the latest design specifications...
01.02.09: Alongside WHR Carr. 2090, work continues on assembling the framework and seats of new FR ‘Super Saloon’ Carr. 103...
01.02.09: Alongside WHR Carr. 2090, work continues on assembling the framework and seats of new FR ‘Super Saloon’ Carr. 103...
02.02.09: Snow in Harbour Station – while many parts of the UK were lying under a heavy blanket of snow, this is about the deepest it got in Porthmadog...
02.02.09: Snow in Harbour Station – a very rare sight for Porthmadog, which in typical fashion appeared on a day when no trains were running..!
11.02.09: FR Carr. 113 poses in the sun at Harbour Station, ready for its first trip on the FR following attention at Boston Lodge after its return from the WHR. The re-instated First Class compartments are clearly visible through the windows...
11.02.09: The windows of FR Observation Carr. 111 reflect the front of the 10-Carr train required for this day’s trip to Trwyn-y-Garnedd, and NG/G16 No.87 waiting in the station yard...
11.02.09: Seen from the cab of NG/G16 No.87, ‘Merddin Emrys’ runs through Harbour Station heading for the water tower...
18.02.09: NG/G16 No.87 powers across the Cob on a loaded test run, with seven carriages and ‘Criccieth Castle’ in tow...
18.02.09: The signal has just returned to ‘Danger’, as NG/G16 No.87 powers past on a loaded test run across the Cob...
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