Community Rail Day at Gobowen, and naming of 67015.
16th May 2008

Photos from Gobowen on May 16 during Community Rail Day, dedicatiom of the David J. Lloyd Memorial, and naming of W&S Class 67 No. 67015 David J. Lloyd.

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The nameplate as seen across from Platform 1.
The nameplate as seen across from Platform 1.
2008-05-16 12:56:00
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Another view of the nameplate.
Another view of the nameplate.
2008-05-16 12:50:00
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The nameplate on 67015, shortly after being unveiled.
The nameplate on 67015, shortly after being unveiled.
2008-05-16 12:48:00
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Mr George Jones fantasises about having a locomotive named in HIS honour!
Mr George Jones fantasises about having a locomotive named in HIS honour!
2008-05-16 12:44:00
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Ceinwen Lloyd, Emma Lloyd, MD Andy Hamilton, Richard Hughes and North Shropshire MP Owen Patterson hold a replica nameplate.
Ceinwen Lloyd, Emma Lloyd, MD Andy Hamilton, Richard Hughes and North Shropshire MP Owen Patterson hold a replica nameplate.
2008-05-16 12:37:00
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67015 now named David J. Lloyd.
67015 now named David J. Lloyd.
2008-05-16 12:34:00
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Ceinwen Lloyd unveils the name on 67015.
Ceinwen Lloyd unveils the name on 67015.
2008-05-16 12:33:00
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Ceinwen Lloyd gives a short address of appreciation before unveiling the name on 67015.
Ceinwen Lloyd gives a short address of appreciation before unveiling the name on 67015.
2008-05-16 12:32:00
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Photographers and interested parties listen to Mr. Hamilton's speech.
Photographers and interested parties listen to Mr. Hamilton's speech.
2008-05-16 12:31:00
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Mr Andy Hamilton addresses the gathered audience.
Mr Andy Hamilton addresses the gathered audience.
2008-05-16 12:29:00
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The scroll is given to Mrs Emma Lloyd.
The scroll is given to Mrs Emma Lloyd.
2008-05-16 12:16:00
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A crop from the previous photo-the scroll is just readable.
A crop from the previous photo-the scroll is just readable.
2008-05-16 12:16:00
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A framed copy of the scroll given to Mrs Emma Lloyd, outlining Mr Lloyd's fine achievments in ensuring the survival of Gobowen Station, and his life history.
A framed copy of the scroll given to Mrs Emma Lloyd, outlining Mr Lloyd's fine achievments in ensuring the survival of Gobowen Station, and his life history.
2008-05-16 12:15:00
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Mr Owen Patterson MP watches Emma Lloyd officially open the David Lloyd memorial.
Mr Owen Patterson MP watches Emma Lloyd officially open the David Lloyd memorial.
2008-05-16 12:12:00
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County Councillor Mansell Williams, Chairman of the Shrewsbury and Chester Railway Heritage Trust, pays tribute to David Lloyd, watched by his widow Emma, left and Ceinwen, right.
County Councillor Mansell Williams, Chairman of the Shrewsbury and Chester Railway Heritage Trust, pays tribute to David Lloyd, watched by his widow Emma, left and Ceinwen, right.
2008-05-16 12:07:00
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The Memorial, seen minutes after workers have finished, and before the official opening.
The Memorial, seen minutes after workers have finished, and before the official opening.
2008-05-16 12:06:00
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Finishing touches are made to the David Lloyd Memorial, just outside the station.
Finishing touches are made to the David Lloyd Memorial, just outside the station.
2008-05-16 12:03:00
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67015 and a red Leyland bus compete for attention!
67015 and a red Leyland bus compete for attention!
2008-05-16 11:42:00
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67015 ready for the naming ceremony.
67015 ready for the naming ceremony.
2008-05-16 11:28:00
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67025, with 67012 at the rear, leave Gobowen on 1P13 11:10 Wrexham General-London Marylebone,  with 67015 in the bay to the left.
67025, with 67012 at the rear, leave Gobowen on 1P13 11:10 Wrexham General-London Marylebone, with 67015 in the bay to the left.
2008-05-16 11:28:00
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The venue for the naming ceremony of 67015 is now ready, a job very well done.
The venue for the naming ceremony of 67015 is now ready, a job very well done.
2008-05-16 11:24:00
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A leyland routemaster bus.
A leyland routemaster bus.
2008-05-16 11:00:00
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The name is still concealed as the curtains are set in place.
The name is still concealed as the curtains are set in place.
2008-05-16 10:42:00
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The rostrum and PA equipment are set up, ready for the naming ceremony.
The rostrum and PA equipment are set up, ready for the naming ceremony.
2008-05-16 10:31:00
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67015 in the platform. Note the red flag! MD Mr Hamilton and Mr Harper from the WSMR, and the crew, check out the 67.
67015 in the platform. Note the red flag! MD Mr Hamilton and Mr Harper from the WSMR, and the crew, check out the 67.
2008-05-16 10:26:00
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67015 runs into the weed infested, virtually abandoned bay platform. When did this bay last see a real locomotive stabled here??
67015 runs into the weed infested, virtually abandoned bay platform. When did this bay last see a real locomotive stabled here??
2008-05-16 10:24:00
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....ready to run into the bay platform. The shunter controls the manouvre.
....ready to run into the bay platform. The shunter controls the manouvre.
2008-05-16 10:20:00
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...and runs up into the sidings..
...and runs up into the sidings..
2008-05-16 10:18:00
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..and switching to the up line, to run through the station..
..and switching to the up line, to run through the station..
2008-05-16 10:17:00
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A momentary pause before reversing out...
A momentary pause before reversing out...
2008-05-16 10:16:00
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67015 arrives at Gobowen for the naming ceremony.
67015 arrives at Gobowen for the naming ceremony.
2008-05-16 10:14:00
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