James Evans' beautiful Quarry Hunslet "Velinheli" is visiting the FR and WHR this summer from the Launceston Steam Railway in Cornwall.
Its first duties after arriving on the FR was to operate an "inspection train" from Porthmadog to Minffordd - in reality of course it was just an excuse for the General Manager of the railway and the owner of the loco to have a play - and why not.
Here it is seen on that day, these photos been taking during a break from helping Sam revamp her garden at Lotties Crossing! |
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Velinheli at Minffordd - Ops Manager Sean Britton driving |
Velinheli at Minffordd |
Hunslet 409 at Minffordd |
Velinheli's Nameplate |
Paul Lewin gives Velinheli a bit of TLC before returing to Porthmadog |
Paul and James passing |
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Velinheli at Harbour Station |
Velinheli at Harbour Station |
Velinheli taking water |
Paul brings Velinheli into 3 road |
Running back on to Van 4 at Port |
Velinheli at Port |
Velinheli at Port |
Velinheli heads out on the cob bound for Minffordd, and later, Penrhyn. |
James, Phil and Paul pass the Garden working party at Lotties Crossing |
Heading back to the Lodge |
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