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Talyllyn Railway Charters, Spring 2019 TALYLLYN RAILWAY SPRING CHARTERS 2019 ~ Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th March ~ No.3 in green livery for the "rst time since 1999 Photo courtesy David J Mitchell Two days with both Nos.3 and 4 in matching livery, plus a cameo day with No.6 In terms of my running photo charters, the Talyllyn Railway was where it all started back in 1999. There was no appetite from those at that time running charters to do what was considered a ‘minority interest’ project of the repainting of No.3 into a livery as close as we could get to the original Corris Railway red which the three original locos carried during their working lives. So, with some valuable persuasion from Michael Howard, it was agreed to the repaint and for the Girst time in several years, No.3 was matched in red livery with Corris coach 17, van 6 and authentic wagons. Over the years, the Railway has been kind enough to allow us to run a variety of charters, the monies from which have gone to the Railway, which remains the case today. Many from the Railway have helped make these events happen over twenty years and I am extremely grateful to all of them for most enjoyable times, great pictures and (perhaps less so) for the occasional near-drownings! In particular, John Smallwood and David Mitchell have been instrumental in ensuring that the Corris Railway locos together on charters in we will stable a suitable goods train in the planning has gone smoothly - sincere thanks green livery for the Girst time in over two siding at Brynglas Loop which will allow us to to everyone for their efforts on our behalf. And decades. We cannot use the Corris coach and set up some passing shots and also to run for no, I am not planning on retiring just yet..! van at the moment, as both are out of trafGic a period with goods stock. There will be some with some major work planned in the next few double-heading on the passenger stock but In 2019, some twenty years on, we are taking years to bring them back into service, so we not all day, and the air pumps will be removed a break from using the two original locos for are aiming to recreate the days of the TR in the on Nos.3 and 4 for those two days of charters. the Girst time in several years as we celebrate 1950s with vintage stock and green engines. the return to steam of No.3 after its thorough On the Wednesday, we aim to have another go overhaul at the Vale of Rheidol’s Aberystwyth The Girst two days of our 2019 charters will at the uniquely-liveried No.6, this time at the workshops, from where the locomotive was feature Nos.3 and 4 in matching livery hauling head of the ‘OfGicers Special’ which looked so outshopped in Spring 2018. This gives us vintage Talyllyn Railway passenger stock. As good when we ran that formation (two Glyn the chance to pair the Railway’s two former with previous charters featuring Nos.1 and 2, Valley Coaches, a short bogie coach and coach No.7) with No.6 when it was brieGly in dark Sandwiches can be ordered each morning and levied on users of the car park even out of green livery a couple of years ago. Whilst it is we hope that tea and coffee supplies will be season; there are some bed and breakfast undoubtedly a departure from the more sober with us on the train. The cafe at Wharf should establishments within walking distance of the liveries, the current colour scheme will also be open, so you will not be short of food station for those who keep stringent checks brighten up even the dullest of days and is a or drink. At Tywyn, parking is available just on their expenditure! The proceeds from this worthwhile tribute to RAF 100. The weather beyond the railway bridge that crosses the event are going to the Talyllyn Railway entirely was a little overcast as the day wore on when main line as you head towards the sea front. and all cheques should be made payable to we previously used No.6, so I think it is worth PLEASE NOTE: The Railway no longer owns Talyllyn Holdings Limited and dated for 25th having another try in Spring 2019. the car park so there is now a parking charge February 2019. For those who no longer use Each day will begin at Tywyn Wharf station at 08.30 hours and run through until 14.00 when we will have an extended lunch break, as this is when the light is at its least advantageous for photography. We will head out again into the Brynglas area at 16.00 to attempt the late afternoon and early evening glint shots and on Monday evening only, we will hold a night shoot at Abergynolwyn or Nant Gwernol (the venue will depend on the weather on the day). Progress on each day will, as ever, be dictated by the weather, but over the course of the full charter we will visit as many of the best photographic locations on the line as we can at the right times to take full advantage of any available light - and, who knows, perhaps the now famous daffodils may be in full bloom! Trains will depart from and Ginish at Tywyn Wharf station each day, though we may drive by road to Brynglas Station in the evenings, when car sharing can be arranged as required. We will return to Wharf station at lunch times - when the light is directly behind the train in any case - for a cup of tea and spending frenzy in the Railway’s bookshop. by. Although we haven’t as yet Ginalized the We look forward to welcoming both seasoned programme, we know based on previous veterans of the Talyllyn charter experience shows that it will be well worth attending. In and new faces who are looking for a relaxed between our daytime photography and Gilm and enjoyable photo event with a difference show we will be dining at Tywyn Wharf with, as ever, plenty of excellent photographic station which always proves another excellent opportunities included for good measure! addition to proceedings. Again, please let me know if you would be interested in joining us; With best wishes, everyone is welcome to attend, whether for David the slide show only or for the meal also. David Williams BOOKING FORM: Talyllyn Railway Spring Charters 2019 Talyllyn Railway Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th March 2019 Name..........................................................................Address..................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................Postcode.................................. .Telephone..................................................................................E-mail...................................................................................................................... I enclose a cheque for… Monday 18th MTaalryclhly 2n0 H19o l(dfuinllg dsa Lyi manidte ed vening shoo2t)5 @th £F6e0b.r0u0 ary 2019 Tuesday 19th March 2019 (full day) @ £60.00 For those Wnoed lnoensdgaeyr 2 u0sthin Mga prcehr 2s0o1n9a (lf uclhl edqayu)e @s, £p5le5a.0s0 e contact me as cheques, we will Gind a way for you to pay by Full event @ £165.00 either BACS transfer or PayPal! .p..mayadme epnayt aibsl en toow possible by both BACaSn tdr daantesdfe r and PayPal In addition to the night shoot on the Monday evening, we hope to be dining at the Railway Inn in Abergynolwyn in the evening; all are welcome, so please let me know if you would like to join us. On the Tuesday evening, we will I would be interested in details of the evening meals on again be able to bask in nostalgia with a slide Monday and/or Tuesday evenings (please indicate) and Gilm show featuring railways in years gone [email protected] Please return to... David Williams 30 Clydesdale Road Quinton Birmingham West Midlands B32 1DP M: 07979 212526 E: .
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