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Over the weekend 18th and
19th September 2010 the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway will be celebrating 175
years since the foundation of the Great Western Railway, in style with a visit
from the iconic City of Truro,
reputedly the first steam locomotive to attain a speed of over 100mph.
At the same time the extension to Blaenavon (High
Level) will be formally opened by civic dignitaries.
The weekend will
feature the elegant passenger express locomotive ‘3717 City of Truro’,
as well as our 1910 built GWR inspection saloon making its public debut
resplendent in 1930’s Great Western Chocolate and Cream Livery. We can confirm
that a Second GWR locomotive will be joining ‘Truro’ this is likely to be a
tank engine, the workhorse of the Great Western, they not only hauled local
passenger trains but freight services. Keep your eye on this page for announcements
as the locomotive is confirmed.
We will have demonstration
freight trains, an intensive timetable, and a chance to ride behind, not only
the guest locomotives but our two resident engines 71515 symbolising the
importance of the coal industry to the GWR, and Devonport Dockyard No.19
commemorating the role that the dockyards played in the history of the GWR.
The two day steam
extravaganza will be followed by Photographic Charters on the Monday and
Tuesday, please contact info@pbrly.co.uk
if you are interested in taking part
in these exciting days.
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Here she is – the famous ‘City of Truro’, breasting
Cholsey Bank on the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway in 2008. Photo courtesy of Phil Warrington |
This will be the first gala
at the railway with the line extended to Blaenavon (High Level) and should
prove to be a thrilling weekend with the engines attacking our steep gradients.
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Additionally
Collett 14xx No.1450 and Autocoach 178 will be visiting. The Autotrain will run
a full line early train in the morning of each gala day and then operate two WI
shuttles each hour. 1450 will run one double headed trip with 3717 at the end
of each day FS to BHL and Return. Loco
1450 and Autocoach 178 are courtesy of Mike Little
We are sure you will think
it an event to remember, so put it in your diaries now, and check here for
updates and timetables closer to the time.
If you want to see which other heritage railways and organisations are
joining in the celebrations , then click HERE,
but remember to use your browser’s ‘back’ button to get back to this page.
