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239 views29/04/2012 - the whole cavelcade disappears in the direction of Carrog lost in a mass of exhaust mainly from the coal tank.

A very rare sight and one which I would like to see other galas attempt at the end of their galas !!

Well Done Betton Grange lads - 10/10 for effort !!
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238 views23/04/2012 - 3rd engine in use on the line on this day - 70000 "Britannia" captured approaching Glyndyfrdwy station.

I boarded the Britannia and traveled back to Carrog and along the newly opened stretch of line (with the black 5 attached to the back of the train at Carrog.
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238 views23/04/2012 - GNR N7 0-6-2 No. 1744 in light steam getting some TLC in the shed yard
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237 viewsMonday 23/04/2012 - In Carrog goods yard, a small stretch of narrow gauge line had been laid - here "Dolgoch" giving cab rides.
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236 viewsMonday 23/04/2012 - CR 828 waits at Glyndyfrdwy station on the returnibg journey to Llangollen

Parking at Carrog, I boarded the train and travelled down the line to Glyndyfrdwy.
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233 views29/04/2012 - The Cavelcade runs past lead by coal tank 58926, then CR 828 and Super D 49395 next followed by Std tank 80072 and GWR Tank 6619.
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231 views29/04/2012 - 60163 "Tornado" with a flying run along the line near fisherman`s crossing.
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231 views29/04/2012 - GWR Pannier tank 6430 sandwiched betwwn the autocoaches at Carrog station.
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231 views29/04/2012 - GWR Tank No. 6619 & GNR N7 -1744 return towards Llangollen heading to join the cavelcade after dropping off the coaches at Carrog.
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230 viewsGWR Tank No. 6619 & GNR N7 -1744 paired up with a service heading for Carrog pass fishermans crossing.
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228 views23/04/2012 -GWR 28XX class 2-8-0 goods No.2802 stands in the shed yard not being used in this Gala.
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227 views23/04/2012 - 70000 "Britannia" approaches Glyndyfrdwy station heading for Carrog.
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226 views29/04/2012 - BR Std Tank 80072 pilots LNWR Super D - 49395 with a passenger service in heavy driving rain towards Carrog at fishermans crossing.
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225 views29/04/2012 - 70000 "Britannia" making an express run down the line near fishermans crossing heading for Carrog.
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224 views23/04/2012 - Black 5 - 44806 (as 44801) working out of Llangollen station to Carrog.
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224 views29/04/2012 - GWR Tank No. 6619 & GNR N7 -1744 appear again with a service heading for Carrog passing fishermans crossing running very late.
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