Llangollen's impromptu mini Diesel Gala!

6th September 2009

After a long period out of service, the Diesel Group's only surviving resident Class 37. 37240, was in use again on September 5. In the morning it worked a driver experience train, and was set to work 2 return public sevices between Llangollen and Carrog.

However, the 37 developed a fault (water pressure) in the afternoon during its first return trip, returning from Carrog to Llangollen, and was coaxed into Glyndyfrdwy where it failed completely! Rescue was by the Class 57 D1566 Orion, so made for an interesting afternoon!

This may have been the 37s final appearance before undergoing repairs and a repaint.

I had to get a picture of the train out on the line, so down to Ty Newydd, as D1566 clags away with 37240 and empty stock back to Llangollen. Farewell 37240 for now. 2009-09-05 16:52:00 Buy Print	...and ready for the off. Its not often you see two members of the diesel fleet in the same location at the same time these days! 2009-09-05 16:43:00 Buy Print	37 and 47 couple up.... 2009-09-05 16:42:00 Buy Print	And so an unexpected sight of D1566 Orion, arriving at Glyndyfrdwy. 2009-09-05 16:42:00 Buy Print
It was decided to effect a rescue using Class 47 D1566 Orion to drag the train back to Llangollen. The train crew await its arrival. 2009-09-05 16:12:00 Buy Print	Fortunately, other services were able to pass the stricken train, using platform 2 instead of platform 1 at Glyndyfrdwy. 44806 Kenneth Arnold pulls in alongside the 37. 2009-09-05 16:06:00 Buy Print	From the crossing gates, the train is marooned whilst staff decide how to move it! 2009-09-05 15:36:00 Buy Print	37240 at Glynyfrdwy, shut down after a water pressure fault developed during its first public return service of the day. 2009-09-05 15:36:00 Buy Print