This weekend, the Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway are holding their Mixed Traffic Gala, and the railway has sent RailAdvent some images from the first day of the gala.
The weather forecast was set to be dreadful, but thankfully, it turned out to be much drier.
Whilst the day saw the inaugural run of Class 73130 in preservation since it arrived earlier in the year, the day also saw a number of other ‘firsts’, including:
- First public run of ex-GWR class 143 143 612 (with thanks to the owners, Vale of Berkeley Railway)
- First public run of ex-MOD railcar AD9117 following its overhaul
- First appearance in preservation of Class 315856.
The Class 315 was also open for public viewing, which was made possible thanks to the Class 315 Preservation Group.
Want to make a visit? Well its good news! The gala continues today (19th March), with the gala also including:
- Sentinel 0-4-0 DM Shunter No. 10222
- Class 143Â Pacer Railcar No. 143 612 & TFW sets 142 006 / 143 607
- Ex. MOD 4-wheel Railcar AD9117
- Class 73 Electro-diesel No. 73 130
Gates open at 9.30am with the first departure at 10am, then frequently through the day until 3pm. A range of single trip and rover tickets are available.
Tickets are available here.
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