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Finally Merddin Emrys returned to service over the 2008 August Bank Holiday weekend after a few test runs before hand. The return was celebrated with some trains that were a little unusual.
On Monday 25th it was Palmerston and Merddin Emrys went out to play together
August Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August 2008
Palmerston and Merddin Emrys leave Porthmadog
Photo by
Roger Dimmick
August Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August 2008
Palmerston and Merddin Emrys pass Boston Lodge Works
Photo by
Roger Dimmick
August Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August 2008
The two of them get away from Boston Lodge Halt and head for Rhiw Plas Bridge
A Martin Ellis Photo
August Bank Holiday
Monday, 25th August 2008
The two engines approach Minffordd.
Paul Lacey
August Bank Holiday
Monday, 25th August 2008
Standing in Minffordd station as they cross the down train.
Paul Lacey
August Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August 2008
Here they are starting away from Minffordd
A Martin Ellis Photo
August Bank Holiday
Monday, 25th August 2008
Approaching T-y-B.
Paul Lacey
August Bank Holiday
Monday, 25th August 2008
Having taken water they are about to get under way from T-y-B.
Paul Lacey
August Bank Holiday
Monday, 25th August 2008
Getting away from here is always a challenge!
Paul Lacey
August Bank Holiday
Monday, 25th August 2008
As they head out over the top points at
T-y-B they are about to get wet as the trees empty on them.
Paul Lacey
August Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August 2008
Wow, that looks fast!
On the way back down again leaving Penrhyn.
Photo by Andrew Thomas