Pete's day to the DLR

DLRdan · Post by **DLRdan** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:06 pm

Before pete arrived I ran Robin to check the track out and make sure nothing was in the way. After Pete arrived and got set up the first engine out was his Bertie "Columba" towing two coal trucks and Pete's new guards van. As one bertie cooled I fired mine up, towing the same train as before so drivers could compare performance. Two of the resident battery locos took over for a while as a double header between Ben-Ben and Jake was set up, it certainly was interesting hearing the two locos working (or fighting) together. Silliness then followed in the form of some very rapid movements of a gaurds van. All to soon it was pack up and go home, anyway here are the photos i took, I know pete took lots more and plenty of video.

Passengers waiting for the first train

Train crews having an early morning chat while pressure builds

Columba and Ben-Ben await their turn

Columba heads Bertie over the now very bent bridge

Ben-Ben approaching the yard with the last train of the day

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:25 pm

Looks like a fun day was had!

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:11 pm

Indeed it was a fun day! Thanks very much Dan! Was super, and the weather was too!

I'll upload my photos soon, then do the video at somepoint.

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:00 pm

Columba arrives at Dinorwic.

Goes towards the loop.

Crosses the bridge.

Round the bend.

Back towards Dinorwic.

Dan's Bert is out.

The 2 Accucrafts, Jake and Ben~Ben.

Blanche with a bit of a Ffesto train. (Will will tell us though the MoD van is wrong... yes it is.)

Trying to double head steam with battery!

Bertie double header!

DLR FLYPAST!

A quiet station...

And a busy yard.

Ben~Ben hauling the MHLR's 2 ex-Beech Grove (aka Andy) wagons with the new MoD brake van.

Jake.

The little diesel struggling with the 2 Talylln coaches.

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:03 pm

Marvellous, looks a lovely day. I'd love to visit the railway one day. The shot of Berty passing the daff is lovely! and the one of the quiet station.

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:04 pm

Some nice pics from both of you. Looks like Dan's line is developing well

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:01 pm

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:24 pm

Great video and a nice line.

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 12:08 am

Looks great!

Especially liked the Bertie "superpower"!!

Can you give me some info on the battery Blanche?

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