Railway Gala Weekend

Last updated: 24 November 2005

The annual Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Gala Weekend took place on 3 - 4 September 2005. John Tedstone, a regular volunteer on the railway, sent these photographs and captions from the event.

No. 822 Earl and No.823 Countess at Welshpool Raven Square on the Saturday evening - backing on to a heavy combined passenger and freight train, before departing for Llanfair Caereinion. 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  John Tedstone on the Gala Weekend: "As in previous years, the railway operated the most intensive timetable possible, with all available locomotives and carriages in service, as well as some wagons which were used in several mixed and freight-only trains. There were also steam-powered lorries and cars in action, and the Chester open-top bus provided extra services running between Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion. The real ale bar and the Llanfair Tea Room also provided welcome refreshment for the many visitors during each day."

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Dennis J Duggan From Welshpool
The Welshpool Area Group, which supports the W & L by looking after Raven Square station, had a presence at the gala on Sunday. We had our gazebo on the lawn by the station entrance, and this was manned by myself and my wife Stephanie. Also in attendance were our dog Sally and our 1959 Ford Popular 103E, the latter being of great interest to visitors as per usual. As well as publicising WAG we were able to provide information about the railway and Welshpool. We also sold transport-related books and videos to raise funds for WAG.

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