| A wonderful day was, surprisingly, met by wonderful performances on the WLR!
Newly completed No. 10 'Rhys' and MVR Nos. 1 'Russell' and 3 'Blackbird' were joined by Nos. 8903, 8906 and 9 from teh home fleet - the latter making its comeback from a valve gear overhaul. The event was run to a timetable, which was kept to in the morning and vaguely so in the afternoon. Although 'Rhys' was not run in yet - and thus not hauling trans itself - it doubleheaded the 'Talking train' and service trains throughout the day. Finally, the BigWLR was in use - using No. 2 'Simplicity', giving rides and letting our guest for the day have a drive! Thanks to Murray for coming and to my dad for the rush to line 'Rhys' in time for the event. |
A busy scene on Amersham MPD. From front Nos. 9, MVR1, 8906, MVR3, 10 909x682 easter_gala_001c.JPG |
Newly completed No. 10 'Rhys' in the sun on Amersham MPD 909x682 easter_gala_002c.JPG |
The Woodrow Limited leaving Woodrow behind No. 8903. 909x682 easter_gala_003c.JPG |
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No. 9, making a return to active service at the event, bursts out from Woodrow tunnel with a heavy mixed train 652x950 easter_gala_004c.JPG |
No. 9 waits in the station at Woodrow for the arrival of No. 8903, which is seen crossing Woodrow girder bridge close to its destination 909x682 easter_gala_010c.JPG |
The gas expired on both of them shortly later, actually while running in parallel. Here they are seen on the fenced section, heading the opposite way round the circuit. 909x682 easter_gala_011c.JPG |
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No. 10 'Rhys' on its second running session, piloting Russell on a heavy mixed towards Woodrow girder bridge 1059x744 easter_gala_005c.JPG |
The pair are seen at Amersham summit. 836x578 easter_gala_008c.JPG |
Our guest, Murray Tremellen, tries his hands with the Big WLR's newest addition - 'Simplicity'. 682x909 easter_gala_009c.JPG |
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MT reverses steadily past the greenhouse. 909x682 easter_gala_012c.JPG |
