Chinese route upgrade forces Jitong line to close

This pair of Chinese QJ 2-10-2-'s storm up the western approach to Shandiang Summit in January 2005

Just 2 weeks ago GW Travel, operators of the famous "Jingpeng Orient Express", confirmed that the famous Jitong line is expected to close completely at the end of 2012. This is due to the building of a new line avoiding the Jingpeng Pass, and as no money can be found to keep the line running, the Chinese Authorities have no option but to close the line completely.

To pay tribute to this wonderful line, GW Travel have partnered up with "Steam Railway Magazine" to offer one last tour encompassing this spectacular railway. The 2012 "Jingpeng Orient Express" takes place over the final weekend of January. You can join the fabulous GW Travel Rolling Hotel or have some fun with the Steam Railway readers as they spend the day walking up and down the line recording the very last QJ hauled trains before the famous line closes for the forseable future. Details of this tour will appear later in January.

Of course it may re-open, but there are no plans for this at present.

We are all sorry for the passing of this legendary steam railway.

Best Regards,

Steve & Chris Nelson

Severn Valley promises spectacular line up for 2012 Spring Gala

During its record breaking visit to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in February 2010, Gresley N2 No.1744 climbs the bank just outside Oakworth station



A4 No.4492 "Dominion of New Zealand" stands at Corfe Castle station during the 2011 Autumn Gala at the Swanage Railway in Dorset



Caledonian Railway 0-6-0- No.828 makes a fine sight paired with the SVR's L.M.S. Maroon coaches during the 2011 Autumn Gala

Organisers of the Severn Valley Railway Spring Gala have promised a line up that will certainly draw in the crowds. Caledonian Railway 0-6-0- No.828 will be appearing in the Gala after spending the 2011 Festive Season at the railway.

L.N.E.R. fans will get their wish as A4 No.4492 "Dominion of New Zealand" has joined the line up and, of course, the blue A4 will be paired with the SVR's fabulous set of Teak carriges. N2 No.1744 makes another apperance on the line and is also pencilled in to be paired with the teak set. L.M.S. "Ivatt" No.43106 has returned from the North Norfolk Railway and will participate in the 2012 event.

The Gala is running in partnership with Steam Railway Magazine. Definately something to look forward to.

Regards,

Chris Nelson,

Steam Correspondent

NRP joins "Tangmere" for "Sussex Belle"

30467 pilots No.70000 "Britannia" on the second leg of Steam Dreams "Atlantic Coast Express" tour

I am extremely pleased to announce that we will be joining No.34067 "Tangmere" at the head of the Railway Touring Company's "Sussex Belle" railtour, a circular trip around the delightful Sussex Weald to Hastings starting from London Victoria station. This wonderful tour takes in the Bromly South Line, the Otford Loop, the Marshlink line and the direct Tonbridge line. The train also takes on the steep climb out of Victoria as well as the climb through Wadhurst and Kemsing, the steep climb through Ore station and the climb to Mountfeild Tunnel on the Hastings line. This trip will feature in the NRP 2011 Review DVD.

See you on 21st December!

Regards,

Chris Nelson

A1 Trust confirms 2012 preserved visits for "Tornado"

60163 rolls into Meadsted and Four Marks during the Mid Hants Autumn Steam Spectacular



60163 makes a spirited start from Ropley



This side-on photograph shows "Tornado" stretching her legs on the climb of Meadsted Bank



All of this is a long way from the grey primer carried back in 2008 

The A1 steam locomotive Trust has confirmed the first 3 preserved railway visits for 2012. "Tornado" still has more mainline work to do before her year is over. in 2012, the lco will be very busy from word go. Mainline runs have already been confirmed and 3 preserved railway visits have been planned.

First, The locomotive is to visit the Nene Valley Railway near Peterbourugh in Camebridgeshire for its Spring Steam Gala over the weekend of the 6th/9th April 2012. The loco is due to arrive under its own power, only the second time in a row that this has happened for the NVR.

The second visit is to the Llangollen Railway in North Wales for the Steel Steam and Stars 3 event. The loco will be operating alongside other guests such as No.70000 "Britannia", N2 No.1744 and LNWR Super D No.49395. This is sure to be a contender for "Gala of the Year 2012".

The last visit will be to Barrow Hill Roundhouse, where it will be starring in the newly arranged A1, A2, A3 A4 line-up, which was postponed earlier this year due to the unavailability of No.4472 "Flying Scotsman". There is also speculation that she will make a visit to the Ribble Steam Railway in Lancashire. However, this has to be confirmed.

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
UK Steam Correspondent,
NRP


60007 will not steam again until 2012, the NYMR has confirmed

A4 No.60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley standing outside Grosmont shed

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has confirmed that due to various mechanical problems, the resident A4 Pacific No.60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley" is not likley to return to steam again until the Spring of 2012. The locomotive was rostered to make an apperance at the Mid Hants Autumn Steam Gala this weekend, however that is no longer possible. A4 No. 4492 "Dominion of New Zealand" AKA 60019 "Bittern" is billed to take the place of "Gresley".

The A4 was also scheduled to take part in a run to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the A4's being constructed. However, Marcus Robertson has put this on hold, with a view to making it a run to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II next year. All of its Christmas mainline runs have been cancelled as a result of these problems. They are now rostered for other locos, 60019 being the new loco. 

We are in contact with the NYMR and hope to see "Sir Nigel" back on the rails in 2012.

Good Luck and Haste ye back!

Regards,

Chris Nelson,

Mainline correspondent 

NRP Review 2011 update



SE&CR Double Headers are common on the Bluebell. Here, "P" class locos No's 178 & 323 "Bluebell" make an attractive sight teamed with Southern green coaches



SE&CR "P" Class No.323 "Bluebell" looking stunning in her her new blue livery, seen here during the Bluebell's "Branchline Gala", held over the weekend of the 12th/13th March 2011

2011 has been a busy year of filming for the NRP crew. The new "NRP Review 2011" DVD is nearly complete, with a few more months worth of filming to go. The Bluebell Railway will be holding their Vintage Trains Gala during the weekend of 4th/6th November. The new RH&DR DVD is also nearing completion. However, you will be able to view extracts of the footage in the Review DVD. In December, we will be venturing out onto Kent's mainline network filming various runs with Bullied No.34067 "Tangmere" and A1 No.60163 "Tornado", now in her fabulous new Brunswick Green livery. The full NRP Review will feature:

New year services on the Bluebell Railway

Extracts from the February services on the RH&DR

The West Somerset Railway 35th Anniversary Steam Gala

6023 "King Edward II" on her return to steam at Didcot Railway Centre

2 King class loco's together for the first time in 49 years

Extracts from a wonderful year at the RH&DR

The Superpower Weekend at the wonderful Welsh Highland railway

Vintage steam delights on the Bluebell Railway

Plus 34067 & 60163 in Kent

The programme wil also feature promo's for the 2012 programmes, full details of next year's itinirary will be published later.

Regards,

Chris Nelson,

2nd Cameraman

NRP to present RH&DR in a new light

0-4-0- Tender engine "St Egwin" is paired with another 0-4-0- No.4 "The Bug" during the 2006 "Double Header Day"

We are very pleased to announce the edition of a new video magazine to our NRP Video Magazine series. "Romney Rail", the chosen name for the magazine, will be produced twice monthly. Each issue of the magazine will highlight some of the most important stories and events throughout each month. "Romney Rail Issue 1" will be available in December. n this Issue:

RH&DR May services

The RH&DR May Wartime weekend, with "Black Prince" and others

The 80th Birthday of No.10 "Doctor Syn" with 6 locos in steam

The lead up to the end of the running season

A major feature filmed during the 2011 Steam & Deisel Gala, includes 2 0-4-0 tender loco's

We hope you will enjoy our first issue.

Regards,

Chris Nelson,

2nd Cameraman



Removal of No.4492 "Dominion of New Zealand" from NYMR stuns Rail Enthusiasts

A4 No.4492 "Dominion of New Zealand" powers up hill through Helpston on the outskirts of Peterbourugh


The performance gets even more volcanic in this classic A4 territory


Breasting the summit, "Dominion" approaches Peterbourugh

Unfortunately, New Romney Productions has learned that No.4492 "Dominion of New Zealand" never made it to the NYMR on Thursday due to a mechanical problem. The NYMR is very sorry for the dissapointment this may cause, as we ourselves were looking forward to the sight of a blue streamlined A4 on a set of Teak coaches. However, it is due to make its scheduled appearance at the Mid Hants Railway alongside "Tornado" and "Britannia" next weekend.

Watch this space for more information.

Regards,

Chris Nelson,

2nd Cameraman

Steam to return to the Met in 2013



L99 & L90 storm onto the main Metropolitan line



London Transport Panniers L99 (GWR No. 7752) & L90 (GWR No.7760) During "Steam on the Met 1993" at Amersham



Met No.1 paired with GWR Pannier No.9466 during "Steam on the Met"

Steam will return to London's Metropolitan line in 2013, to celebrate the 100th birthday of Met No.1, the vintage steam locomotive based at the Buckingamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road. The loco's restoration is due to begin in late 2011/early 2012. In 2013, the special "Met" event, organised by members of London Underground and Tyseley Locomotive Works will feature Met No.1 and London Transport Panniers L99 & L94. Steam has been absent from the "Met" for nearly 10 years and we are very much looking forward to its return in 2 year's time.

One thing is certain: We'll be there!!
Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman



Festrail helps out with "Cob 200 Celebrations"

George England 042T "Palmerston" & Penrhyn Quarry Hunslet "Blanche" storm away from Tan Y Bawlch on the FR

Another historic day for Festrail today as it helps out with the "Cob 200 Celebrations" being held in Porthmadog today. George England 042T "Palmerston" has been running vintage shuttle trains between Porthmadog and Minfordd and hopefully, these will have attracted some publicity by the end of the weekend.

Helping to operate the service trains into Porthmadog were Double Fairlie's "David Lloyd George" and "Merddin Emrys", supported by "Blanche" and 2 Garretts, 87 & 143. This has been another succesful event for the Festrail team with their traffic figures going up 62 0/0 this year.

Please note that "Palmerston" will be in operation again during the "Vintage Weekend" on the 15th/16th October 2011.

Regards,

Chris Nelson,

2nd Cameraman

King of the Hill, The results.....

A Garrett Triple Header over Britannia Bridge

Double Farlie's "David Lloyd George" & "Merddin Emrys" storm away from Pont Croesor

"Linda" & "Blanche", seen soon after completing their King of the Hill run

The 3 NGG16 Garratts are seen heading for Pont Croesor.

Jung Mallet No. 9 and Darjeeling "B" No.19 cross the Britannia Bridge on Sunday 11th september

The Gala, staged at the Welsh Highland Railway, was a competetion run by Festrail to see which locos could climb the hill between Beddgelert and Rhyd Ddu in the fastest time. This included some strange visitors and Multiple Headed combinations as seen in the photo's above.

The results showed that "Linda" and "Blanche" won, completing the climb in 1 minitue 15 seconds.

A brilliant weekend,

Chris Nelson,

2nd Cameraman

Rekindle memories of the "Atlantic Coast Express" on Steam Dreams 3 day tour

For those of you who have fond memories of the "Atlantic Coast Express" storming through to the South West of England, you can rekindle those memories on a 3 day tour organised by Steam Dreams.

Three of the most famous Southern Railway steam locomotives have been brought together to haul the 14 coach load to the West Country once again. These are, Unrebuilt Battle of Britain Pacific No.34067 "Tangmere", Rebuilt West Country No.34046 "Braunton" and SR "King Arthur" No.30777 "Sir Lamiel".

This recreation of the Southern Railway's most famous train will start at London Waterloo, where 30777 will be waiting to head the train as far as Westbury. 34046 & 34067 will then take over for a Double Headed ascent of the Devon Banks from Westbury to Newquay. 

Day 2, and a chance to sample some Cornish steam on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway. 

The third and final day, and the train will begin the journey back to London Waterloo. 34046 & 34067 will Double Head the train back over the Devon Banks from Par to Exeter, 34046 then runs solo from Exeter to Okehampton and then 34067 then takes over for the last leg back into London. 

It's quite an ambitious schedule, but I am sure it will bring back memories.

We look forward to it.

Regards,
Chris Nelson,

2nd Cameraman

"Tangmere" for Scotland next year

Next year's "Cathedrals Explorer" promises to be yet another steam locomotive extravaganza with the creme de la creme of the British steam fleet coming together to put on a show.

Next year, the "Southern" will be represented in style, as day 2 of the excursion sees the unsusual sight of 34067 "Tangmere" and K4 No.61994 "The Great Marquess" operating over the demanding grades of the Highland Mainline from Perth to Inverness. "Tangmere" is normally seen running in Southern England, it occasionaly runsin Northern England, it has also worked over the S&C but it has never touched Scotland. Thanks to "Heritage Railway Magazine" for issuing this information. We will keep you posted on more details for the next "Cathedrals" as they come through.

Look out for more blog posts during the day, you may find them interesting!

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman

Details for NRP Summer Filming trek 2011

This will probably be the most ambitious programme we will have ever made this year. Join us for our annual Summer Filming Trek, as we travel from the mountains of North Wales, to the port of Douglas on the Isle of man to capture the best railway action.

This programme, produced over a period of 8 days features:
A visit to Tony Willemore's Garden Railway, the home of Rhos Helyg Locomtive Works
There's a whole hour of fantastic steam action on the Isle of Man Steam Railway
We have a visit to the steam worked Groudel Glen Railway
Plus the fabulous Snaefell Mountain Railway

This year, the programme is entitled, "Steam to the Isle of Man". we leave on 26th August 2011.

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman

NGG16 No.143 outshopped in green livery at WHR

NGG16 Beyer Garratt No.143 has been outshopped in a striking green livery having undergone a major overhaul which began in 2009. It has had several modifications made including a conversion to Coal Firing. The newly overhauled locomotive will feature in our brand new Festrail programme which will be produced in September on location at the Superpower Weekend. The Gala will play host to some impressive visitors. These include:
Darjeeling "B" class No.19
Jung Mallet No.9

These locos will participate along with the entire FR&WHR Loco fleet, it's sure to be spectacular.

Don't miss your ticket to this superb Gala. If you wish you were there, just buy our official DVD of the event which will be on sale in October.

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman

Festrail Production confirmed

We are very pleased to announce the long awaited new Festrail productions, which will be filmed either in September or October. it it is in September, the programme will be filmed at the Superpower Gala, in conjunction with the "Cob 200 Weekend" at the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway. If filmed, in October, we will be covering the Vintage Weekend, which will hopefully run in partnership with the Caernarfon system enabling us to see more of the Ffestiniog fleet operating on the WHR. This programme will be entitled "NRP Steam Special: Festrail Steam".

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman

Didcot: Launch of Steam Railmotor No.93 and visit of No.60163 "Tornado"

This weekend sees the launch of GWR Steam Railmotor No.93 at Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire. the restoration began in 1998 and was completed in April this year. The railmotor will operate on the main demonstration line alongside a selection of diesel rail cars this weekend courtesy of Chiltern Rail.



On 11th June, Didcot will play host to A1 Peppercorn Pacific No.60163 "Tornado". She will be operating on the Demonstration Line  alongside No.93 and possibly GWR "King" No.6023 "King Edward II". Sadly, we cannot make the event due to commitments at the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway on the day. We will of course, keep you posted with the latest news from Didcot.

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman

Crowds turn out for "Two Working Kings Event"

The crowds came out today to see the two "King" class locomotives meet for the first time in 49 years. It was certainly a spectacular event, apart from the small problem that No.6023 "King Edward II" had this morning.

For the first part of the morning, No.6024 "King Edward I", visiting Didcot between Mainline Engagements, ran single headed on the main demonstration line and I managed to get several good shots. These were achieved by lifting the camera and tripod over the fence. The sound was very loud and ruffled the hairs on the back of my neck today!

At around about 2:00-2:30, 6023 was finally in action. She was lined up with No.6024 for half an hour and at 3:00, she was turned on the turntable. Finally, at 3:30, much later than planned, they were Double Headed for the rest of the day. There were cameras everywhere at this point in the proceedings.

On several of the shots, both "Kings" opened their regulators for the cameras, resulting in a sound that had to be heard to be believed. It was around 25 degrees celsius today, so by the time I finished gathering all of the material, which took me nearly 4 hours, possibly more, I was very hot indeed.

This material will go into "New Romney Productions Steam Magazine, Issue 1", which covers the most notable events from January to April 2011, including the launch of No.6023 "King Edward II" and "The Two Working Kings Event", filmed at the railway centre today. This material will be a special supplement to the programme.

Regards,
Chris Neson,
2nd Cameraman

NB No.6024 will not be running tomorrow as running repairs need to be carried out. It is hoped that she will be out again during the "Steam Railmotor Weekend" on 28th May, before she makes her debut apperance on the 2011 season of "Torbay Express" trains.

NRP filming at "Two Working Kings Event" on Saturday 23rd April

The two surviving "King" class locomotives No.6023 "King Edward II" and 6024 "King Edward I" will be meeting for the first time in 49 years at Didcot Railway Centre this coming Saturday, 23rd April. I have had the camera charged up and ready, so it's all in hand.

I will be filming material there for the first edition of our "New Romney Productions Steam Magazine series", which covers sme of the most notable events in the period from January to April 2011, culmintating with extensive footage celebrating the return of "King Edward II." There will be plenty of footage of the "King" class locos Double Heading.

This material will go into the DVD as a special supplement which includes:
Footage of 6023 on Sunday 2nd April after its public launch
Extensive coverage of "The Two Working Kings" Event

The first issue is expected to be released in early May 2011. The full programme includes:
New Year Gala at the Swanley New Barn Railway
"Birch Grove" at the Bluebell Railway in Late January
The West Somerset Railway Spring Steam Gala, celebrating its 35th Anniversary
Update from the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
Plus the special supplement celebrating the return to steam of "King Edward II"

There'll be plenty more to come from Didcot in September 2011, when the Great Western Railway Preservation Society will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary with a special Gala event. Our production, "GWS 50" will cover the events there.

So as you can see, there's plenty of Great Western action to come from New Romney Productions.

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman

First two productions on release

We have just recently released our first two productions from the backlog of material that was filmed last year. These are available for a minimum of £3, and the money goes to Demelza House as we are a company that produces railway productions for charity and we do not seek to cover any of our costs.

The first production covers the return of Canadian Pacific No.10 "Doctor Syn" at the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway on Sunday 19th September 2010. The second, covers the RH&DR Autumn Steam Gala, which took place on a very wet Sunday 2nd October 2010. If you wish to place an order for either of these programmes please contact the following address:
newromneyproductions@hotmail.com

This will be up and running shortly. You must include your name and home address and your copy will be sent to you by post or given to you personally.

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman

First issue of NRP Steam in production

The very first issue of our NRP Steam series is currently in production, with one more peice of material to be gathered. This programme covers the period from January to March, with several notable events included.

In this issue:
The Swanley New Barn Railway New Year Gala
Recent RH&DR Action (including "Doctor Syn" on service trains and action from last year's Autumn Gala)
A major feature covering the West Somerset Railway 35th Anniversary Spring Gala

Plus a special supplement:
"6023 Returns" covers the return to traffic of newly restored GWR "King" class locomotive No.6023 "King Edward II" at Didcot Railway Centre. In this special issue:

6023 on some of the first workings on 3rd April 2011 with scenes of the "King" working hard
The "Two Working Kings" Event with 6023 & 6024 Double Heading
A detailed look at both "King" class locomotives on the Demonstration Line

Camera: Chris & Steve Nelson
Narration: Chris Nelson

NRP Steam: "King Edward II Returns"

In the sunset at Didcot, 6023 has a blowdown after her final test run.

A special edition of NRP Steam is in production covering the return to steam of 6023 "King Edward II". The programme will cease filming on April 23rd. In this programme we feature round the clock coverage of 6023 working on the Demonstration Line on Sunday 3rd April. For one day only on Saturday 23rd April, 6024 "King Edward I" will join forces with 6023 for a specially arranged Enthusiasts Gala event. We will be returning to cover this historic event. The really good part is that several Double Headed runs have been organised to allow us to see the sight of the two king class locomotives working together. This sight has not been seen for over 49 years! More details will be posted as we get them.

Camera: Chris & Steve Nelson
Narration: Chris Nelson

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman

West Somerset Gala filming completed

L.M.S. Class Five No. 45231 "The Sherwood Forester" and S.R Wes Country No.34046 "Braunton" pair up during the 2009 Spring Gala at the West Somerset Railway.

The filming for the West Somerset Railway Gala DVD has been completed. We are very pleased with ourselves as we have come away with well over an hour of footage. Here's a brief overview of our visit to this spectacular event.

We arrived at Bishops Lydeard just after 9:00 in the morning and GWR Large Prarie No.4160 was in the station preparing empty stock for the first train of the day to Minehead. GWR Pannier No.6430 was visiting from the Llangollen Railway in North Wales and spent the Gala working Auto Trains between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fitzwarren. Two shots were captured on the Saturday and Sunday.

There's also some pretty noisy and atmospheric steam action from No.4160, which we captured preparing for the first train to Minehead and then making some very loud and noisy departures.

We then witnessed the arrival of No.70000 "Britannia" in her brand new livery and then took a ride to Minehead behind GWR Churchwood 2-8-0- No.2807, visiting from the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. There is no footage of "Sir Lamiel" or the ride behind 2807 due to filming difficulties.

At Minehead, several shots were taken, but perhaps our highlight wat the paring of "Britannia" and GWR King No.6024 "King Edward I". We rode behind them back to Lydeard and then filming finished for the day.

Today, several shots were taken of No's 6430,88,2807 and 70000.

All in all a very succesful trip.

Don't forget we are on location at Didcot for the launch of No.6023 "King Edward II" next weekend.

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman

Loco Roster for WHR: 4th & 5th March 2011

The Double Heading of services this weekend is running to a less intensive timetable than last week. They are diagramed as follows:

Week Commencing Saturday 26.2.11	Sat 26.2	Sun 27.2	Mon 28.2	Tue 1.3	Wed 2.3	Thur 3.3	Fri 4.3
Ffestiniog Railway (All departure times are from Harbour Station Porthmadog)
Timetable Code:
Merddin Emrys	-	-	-	-	10.15 13.35	10.15 13.35	-
Welsh Highland Railway - Departures from Caernarfon
Timetable Code:
NGG16 No.138	11.00	11.00	-	-	-	-	-
Blanche / Merddin Emrys	14.30	14.30	-	-	-	-	-
Welsh Highland Railway - Departures from Porthmadog
Blanche / Merddin Emrys	10.45	10.45	-	-	-	-	-
NGG16 No.138	14.15	14.15	-	-	-	-	-

 The timetable has been organised by Paul Lewin, General Manager of Festrail. Please contact the WHR for more information.

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman

Loco Roster for Porthmadog Opening at WHR

The Welsh Highland Railway will be operating an Enthusiasts Timetable from now until the Porthmadog Opening in April, when a major Gala will be held. Most services will be Double Headed and they are diagramed as follows:

Week Commencing Saturday 19.2.11	Sat 19.2	Sun 20.2	Mon 21.2	Tue 22.2	Wed 23.2	Thur 24.2	Fri 25.2
Ffestiniog Railway (All departure times are from Harbour Station Porthmadog)
Timetable Code:
Taliesin / Merddin Emrys	-	10.45 14.15	10.45 14.15	10.45 14.15	10.45 14.15	10.45 14.15	10.45 14.15
Welsh Highland Railway (All departure times are from Caernarfon)
Timetable Code:
NGG16 No.138 / K1	-	11.00 14.30	-	-	-	-	-
K1 / Lyd	-	-	11.00 14.30	-	11.00 14.30	11.00 14.30	11.00 14.30
NGG16 No.138	-	-	-	11.00 14.30

We are intending to travel to the Welsh Highland in April to bring you some of the action from the Welsh Highland Spring Gala, which will celebrate the opening to Porthmadog. Most of the trains will be Double Headed, the above diagram shows the services from now until April.

Bring your camera's!

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman