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Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by tony51, Apr 10, 2017.

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  1. Dunfanaghy Road

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    Has anything been seen of the big Taiwanese diesel?
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    I wondered that too recently and went looking, the most recent I could find was a youtube video from May 2024 of it running in apparent passenger service, but could well have been a populated test run?

    Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway - Taiwanese DL-34 - 4th May 2024

    Other than that, there's a video of it static in the shed Christmas of 2025

    【British Narrow Gauge Railways】Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, DL-34 in The Shed
     
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  3. tony51

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    A replacement torque converter from another one of the class was being shipped from Taiwan. I don't know what the timescale for installing it, but the loan has been extended, I think for another 3 years after it enters service.
     
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    Looking forward to the W and L Gala this weekend with accomodation booked.

    Is there any intel people may have as to the train plan, is it steam with a diesel pilot please? Or has weather of the past week created headroom for all steam services to operate?

    I've emailed the railway but nothing back yet on the Traction front for this weekends gala. Any info appreciated, before I commit to buying a long distance train ticket to get to Welshpool, plus the gala ticket.

    Whilst I totally understand measures necessary in connection with staff wellbeing and fire risk during the hot weather of July and August, I would only want to visit the W and L with steam haulage and would defer a visit to the Autumn if that's not the plan.

    TIA.
     
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    They've said on Facebook that timetables will be released week commencing 31st August, once they've made a decision about whether it'll be steam or diesel. The Wasp is booked to be out as well for the first time in a quite a while.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/r/186F9xxYTz/

    'WASP' RAILCAR RIDES @GALA - Did you identify our teaser handbrake wheel?

    Ex MOD railcar the 'Wasp' will be running regular trips between Llanfair and Castle. Experience our line from a different perspective!

    Limited to 10 passengers per trip. Timed tickets must be obtained from Llanfair Booking Office on the day. Trips included Free with Gala Day Tickets, but donations welcome.

    ⭐Download the Gala Information Booklet from our Event Page.

    Join us 4-6 Sept! Click this link to pre-book your tickets now: https://wllr.org.uk/events/steam-gala/

    ⏰Train Timetables to be confirmed week commencing 31st, when we have risk assessed steam operations alongside forecast weather and Government wildfire guidance.
     
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