Llanberis Yard
by bwlchmawr
An increasingly rare sight on Britain's only rack railway: a steam hauled (or shoved) service to the top of Snowdon. The lovely old carriages have also been scrapped to be replaced by unconvincing replicas.
Only a few years ago it was possible to see up to four engines in steam, filling the air with thick brown smoke. Very atmospheric.
I think the accountants might be in charge now.
Only a few years ago it was possible to see up to four engines in steam, filling the air with thick brown smoke. Very atmospheric.
I think the accountants might be in charge now.
Uploaded26/06/2015 - 10:32
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Posted 26/06/2015 - 20:58
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alfpics wrote:
Nice one Andrew - great atmospheric feel to it
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Nice one Andrew - great atmospheric feel to it
Best Regards, Larry.
All the gear & no idea.
All the gear & no idea.
Posted 26/06/2015 - 23:57
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I was there back in May, mainly to photograph the Ffestiniog, WHR and Llangollen railways but I also popped across to Llanberis hoping to get photos of the mountain railway. I got one shot of a steamer in exactly the same spot that you have chosen here Andrew, but I was disappointed that all the other trains had diesel locos.
I like the atmosphere you've captured, you've nailed it just right.
David
I like the atmosphere you've captured, you've nailed it just right.
David
Posted 27/06/2015 - 00:30
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Yes you have indeed nailed ONE atmosphere of such places and, personally I love it ....
but one needs to remember that, whereas the "Great Little Trains of Wales" are 100% heritage in their current incarnation, Snowdon Mountain Railway has never been anything more than a successful commercial enterprise. Some German friends recently praised the diesel for being clean and were pleased not be in front of the dirty steam engine.
but one needs to remember that, whereas the "Great Little Trains of Wales" are 100% heritage in their current incarnation, Snowdon Mountain Railway has never been anything more than a successful commercial enterprise. Some German friends recently praised the diesel for being clean and were pleased not be in front of the dirty steam engine.
Posted 28/06/2015 - 21:40
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Bobbinalorry wrote:
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alfpics wrote:
Nice one Andrew - great atmospheric feel to it
X2 Nice one Andrew - great atmospheric feel to it
Malc
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