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Tuesday 11th October 2022 The Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0SF

A day of authentic Great Western steam action featuring 822 The Earl hauling a vintage GW mixed train

Join us for a full day of Autumnal steam photography at the scenic Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway using No.822 The Earl with a Great Western mixed train prototypical of the 1920s and early 1930s

£70.00

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Join us for a full day at the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway to recreate scenes from the Great Western Railway of the 1920s and early 1930s. We will use No.822 The Earl hauling a mixed train.

No.822 The Earl is one of the two original Beyer Peacock locomotives built for the opening of the line. It has recently been restored in Great Western Railway green livery and it will be paired with the line’s mixed train which on this occasion we expect to comprise two Pickering coaches, two to three goods wagons and brake van. The train’s appearance is prototypical of the period from 1923 until 1931, after which the passenger service was discontinued, with the original coaches being scrapped in 1934. The line’s three stunning replica coaches were constructed at Boston Lodge Works, Porthmadog, allowing original period wagons to be added to form a completely authentic train for our charters.

The day will start at Llanfair Caereinion station where there is ample free parking. We will ask if tea and coffee can be provided before we start and will also investigate whether the Llanfair bakery can provide some early morning bacon rolls and similar, provided there is enough interest from participants.

We have a full day out on the line with no other trains operating to give us maximum operating flexibility should we need to wait for better light at any locations. Progress will be determined by the weather, though we will visit as many quality locations as we can during the day. Travel will be by train throughout. The line runs through beautiful rolling countryside which offers excellent photographic opportunities to recreate scenes reminiscent of some ninety years ago.

The Railway is extremely helpful and friendly, and run an excellent charter. We will be made very welcome, so why not join us for a relaxed day out in lovely countryside with some great photographic opportunities thrown in for good measure.

Event requirements

Equipment

  • Spare batteries
  • Camera
  • Lense cloths
  • Lenses
  • Camera protection - rain covers etc

Knowledge

  • All levels welcome

Fitness

  • Low

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