Debut of Class 26 5310 at Llangollen 26.9.09
26th September 2009

The Llangollen Railway's latest acquisition, Class 26 No. 5310 from the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway, was put into public service on September 26. The train successfully hauled 4 return trips between Llangollen and Carrog. These are highlights from the day. The photos also include 2-8-0 No. 3802 which catered for steam buffs.

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D5310 approaches Fisherman's crossing with its last service of the day, the 1600 Llangollen-Carrog.
D5310 approaches Fisherman's crossing with its last service of the day, the 1600 Llangollen-Carrog.
2009-09-26 16:24:00
3802 departs from Carrog with the 1500 service to Llangollen. The wind causes the steam to obscure the loco!
3802 departs from Carrog with the 1500 service to Llangollen. The wind causes the steam to obscure the loco!
2009-09-26 16:10:00
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The sun hid as D5310 approached Glynyfrdwy with the 1500 Carrog-Llangollen.
The sun hid as D5310 approached Glynyfrdwy with the 1500 Carrog-Llangollen.
2009-09-26 15:16:00
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D5310 arrives at Carrog.
D5310 arrives at Carrog.
2009-09-26 14:31:00
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D5310 arrives at Carrog with the 1400 service from Llangollen.
D5310 arrives at Carrog with the 1400 service from Llangollen.
2009-09-26 14:30:00
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3802 departs from Carrog with the 1400 service to Llangollen.
3802 departs from Carrog with the 1400 service to Llangollen.
2009-09-26 14:09:00
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3802 heads for Carrog.
3802 heads for Carrog.
2009-09-26 13:33:00
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Ex-GWR 2-8-0 No. 3802 catered for steam fans, and looked in splendid condition as seen leaving Glyndyfrdwy with the 1300 Llangollen-Carrog,
Ex-GWR 2-8-0 No. 3802 catered for steam fans, and looked in splendid condition as seen leaving Glyndyfrdwy with the 1300 Llangollen-Carrog,
2009-09-26 13:33:00
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D5310 approaches Glyndyfrdwy with the 1300 Carrog-Llangollen.
D5310 approaches Glyndyfrdwy with the 1300 Carrog-Llangollen.
2009-09-26 13:02:00
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I only just made it to this location to see D5310 passing Garthydwr with the delayed 1200 Llangollen-Carrog.
I only just made it to this location to see D5310 passing Garthydwr with the delayed 1200 Llangollen-Carrog.
2009-09-26 12:29:00
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2009-09-26 12:03:22
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Running round at Llangollen.
Running round at Llangollen.
2009-09-26 11:59:00
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Thrashing away down Berwyn bank.
Thrashing away down Berwyn bank.
2009-09-26 11:50:00
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Quick turn round at Carrog.
Quick turn round at Carrog.
2009-09-26 11:09:00
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D5310 passes Pentrefelin with the 1030 to Carrog.
D5310 passes Pentrefelin with the 1030 to Carrog.
2009-09-26 10:32:00
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About to draw forward.
About to draw forward.
2009-09-26 10:11:00
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D5310 set back further than usual to couple up to the GWR saloon car.
D5310 set back further than usual to couple up to the GWR saloon car.
2009-09-26 10:09:00
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D5310 appears for the first time in public at Llangollen.
D5310 appears for the first time in public at Llangollen.
2009-09-26 10:06:00
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D5310 awaits departure with its first public service, the 1030 Llangollen-Carrog.
D5310 awaits departure with its first public service, the 1030 Llangollen-Carrog.
2009-09-26 10:05:00
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