Diesels in North Wales http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/ 12 rows en-gb 60 Cheerio Chopper / Bye Bye Bomb! http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/c1623025.html I went to bid D8142 a fond farewell from the Llangollen line. Great thrash, picture-postcard, winter-wonderland scenery, weird stock, a free mince pie..! Many thanks to the LDG. Sunday 7 December 2008: I went to bid D8142 a fond farewell from the Llangollen line. Great thrash, picture-postcard, winter-wonderland scenery, weird stock, a free mince pie..! Many thanks to the LDG.

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 A Walk on the Wild Side http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/c1295658.html Some pics of scenic Wales. Whilst not exactly a Sherpa Tenzing, I do enjoy the occasional walk up hill and down dale as another hobby. Myself and the odd family member can be spotted... Monday 4 June 2007: Some pics of scenic Wales. Whilst not exactly a Sherpa Tenzing, I do enjoy the occasional walk up hill and down dale as another hobby. Myself and the odd family member can be spotted...

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]]> Mon Jun 4 2007 {10} Bangor to Holyhead http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/c641234.html Holyhead - journey's end. On the way, Britannia Bridge, the views across the Menai Straits and the dash across Anglesey. Again, these pics capture some of the big changes to the train/boat terminal over the years Saturday 30 July 2005: Holyhead - journey's end. On the way, Britannia Bridge, the views across the Menai Straits and the dash across Anglesey. Again, these pics capture some of the big changes to the train/boat terminal over the years

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]]> Sat Jul 30 2005 {9} Bangor station http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/c641220.html A popular stopping-off point on North Wales adventures, hence the volume of photos. The view from the hill was always worthwhile, and run-rounds gave plenty of scope for pics Sunday 31 July 2005: A popular stopping-off point on North Wales adventures, hence the volume of photos. The view from the hill was always worthwhile, and run-rounds gave plenty of scope for pics

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]]> Sun Jul 31 2005 {8} Llandudno Jn to Bangor http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/c641207.html My favourite part of the line for the approaches to Conwy Castle, sea wall thrashes, superb views and long, dank tunnels. A few pics show just how much the area around Llan.Jn has changed Monday 1 August 2005: My favourite part of the line for the approaches to Conwy Castle, sea wall thrashes, superb views and long, dank tunnels. A few pics show just how much the area around Llan.Jn has changed

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]]> Mon Aug 1 2005 {7} Llandudno Jn to Llandudno http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/c641201.html The 3-mile branch to Ludo brings back such great memories: biscuits from the lady at the end of her garden, fun with the golfers, Deganwy level crossing, 32-a-side footy matches..... Tuesday 2 August 2005: The 3-mile branch to Ludo brings back such great memories: biscuits from the lady at the end of her garden, fun with the golfers, Deganwy level crossing, 32-a-side footy matches.....

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]]> Tue Aug 2 2005 {6} Llandudno Jn to Blaenau Ffestiniog http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/c640975.html Over the years, I've enjoyed the thrash up to Blaenau with a Goyle, 40, Duff, DMU and even two 50s. Does it always rain in Blaenau ? See for yourself..... Wednesday 3 August 2005: Over the years, I've enjoyed the thrash up to Blaenau with a Goyle, 40, Duff, DMU and even two 50s. Does it always rain in Blaenau ? See for yourself.....

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]]> Wed Aug 3 2005 {5} Colwyn Bay to Llandudno Junction http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/c640935.html Photos taken in and around Llandudno Junction. This, and other galleries below, demonstrate the vast changes this area has undergone over the years, obscuring the great views towards Conwy Castle Thursday 4 August 2005: Photos taken in and around Llandudno Junction. This, and other galleries below, demonstrate the vast changes this area has undergone over the years, obscuring the great views towards Conwy Castle

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]]> Thu Aug 4 2005 {4} Rhyl to Colwyn Bay http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/c640925.html Featuring a seriously-clagging pair of Choppers climbing away from both Rhyl and Colwyn Bay and, for comedy value, a Duff dragging a failed Wagon....! Friday 5 August 2005: Featuring a seriously-clagging pair of Choppers climbing away from both Rhyl and Colwyn Bay and, for comedy value, a Duff dragging a failed Wagon....!

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]]> Fri Aug 5 2005 {3} Prestatyn to Rhyl http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/c640916.html Features various classes arriving and stopping at Rhyl, plus 37430 running round the old Cardiff-Rhyl service, before heading back to Crewe Saturday 6 August 2005: Features various classes arriving and stopping at Rhyl, plus 37430 running round the old Cardiff-Rhyl service, before heading back to Crewe

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]]> Sat Aug 6 2005 {2} Chester to Prestatyn http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/c640902.html Several different classes are pictured leaving or approaching Chester, still one of my favourite station departures, including pairs of 20s and the Crewe Test train. Plus, arrivals at Prestatyn Sunday 7 August 2005: Several different classes are pictured leaving or approaching Chester, still one of my favourite station departures, including pairs of 20s and the Crewe Test train. Plus, arrivals at Prestatyn

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]]> Sun Aug 7 2005 {1} In and Around Chester station http://www.welshdiesels.fotopic.net/c640844.html Chester, gateway to Wales. Features Classes 20, 31, 33, 37, 47, 50, 52 and 55, and every combination of platform departures Monday 8 August 2005: Chester, gateway to Wales. Features Classes 20, 31, 33, 37, 47, 50, 52 and 55, and every combination of platform departures

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