Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Llanuwchllyn Depot Cat "Marian" poses on WINIFRED. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Llanuwchllyn Depot Cat "Marian" poses on WINIFRED. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Llanuwchllyn Depot Cat "Marian" poses on WINIFRED. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Penrhyn Quarry locomotive WINIFRED was built in 1885 by the Hunslet Engine Company. She spent most of her working life at Port Penrhyn where she sorted wagons of slate ready for loading onto ships for transport all over the world. She then spent the last ten years of her life working in the quarry itself. When the quarry decided to change to diesel locomotives she was sold and transported to America where she spent the next 50 years in a museum store out of sight. She was purchased by Julian Birley in 2012 and brought home to Wales. Following completion of an extensive overhaul in our own workshops Winifred returned to steam in the spring of 2015. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

View into the depot shed at Llanuwchllyn with new carriages under construction. Note the depot cat on guard duty! On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Penrhyn Quarry locomotive WINIFRED was built in 1885 by the Hunslet Engine Company. She spent most of her working life at Port Penrhyn where she sorted wagons of slate ready for loading onto ships for transport all over the world. She then spent the last ten years of her life working in the quarry itself. When the quarry decided to change to diesel locomotives she was sold and transported to America where she spent the next 50 years in a museum store out of sight. She was purchased by Julian Birley in 2012 and brought home to Wales. Following completion of an extensive overhaul in our own workshops Winifred returned to steam in the spring of 2015. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Unrestored Hunslet 704 NESTA of 1899 is on loan to the Bala Lake Railway. She arrived in October 2019. NESTA was rescued from a swamp in Puerto Rico this is the first time that she has been seen in public in the UK since she was sold by the Penrhyn Quarries for export to the USA in the 1960’s. NESTA is seen with TRIASSIC a locomotive which is a pioneer of preservation, having been the first industrial loco to be bought for preservation in the 1950's, after a working life at Southam Cement Works were it worked with 4 other engines of the same class. The locomotive has been out of service for many years pending an extensive overhaul which will include repairs to its boiler, firebox, saddle tank and cylinders.

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Parc & Croesor Quarries rubbish wagon On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Unrestored Hunslet 704 NESTA of 1899 is on loan to the Bala Lake Railway. She arrived in October 2019. NESTA was rescued from a swamp in Puerto Rico this is the first time that she has been seen in public in the UK since she was sold by the Penrhyn Quarries for export to the USA in the 1960’s. NESTA is seen with TRIASSIC a locomotive which is a pioneer of preservation, having been the first industrial loco to be bought for preservation in the 1950's, after a working life at Southam Cement Works were it worked with 4 other engines of the same class. The locomotive has been out of service for many years pending an extensive overhaul which will include repairs to its boiler, firebox, saddle tank and cylinders.

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Unrestored Hunslet 704 NESTA of 1899 is on loan to the Bala Lake Railway. She arrived in October 2019. NESTA was rescued from a swamp in Puerto Rico this is the first time that she has been seen in public in the UK since she was sold by the Penrhyn Quarries for export to the USA in the 1960’s. NESTA is seen with TRIASSIC a locomotive which is a pioneer of preservation, having been the first industrial loco to be bought for preservation in the 1950's, after a working life at Southam Cement Works were it worked with 4 other engines of the same class. The locomotive has been out of service for many years pending an extensive overhaul which will include repairs to its boiler, firebox, saddle tank and cylinders.

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Unrestored Hunslet 704 NESTA of 1899 is on loan to the Bala Lake Railway. She arrived in October 2019. NESTA was rescued from a swamp in Puerto Rico this is the first time that she has been seen in public in the UK since she was sold by the Penrhyn Quarries for export to the USA in the 1960’s. NESTA is seen with TRIASSIC a locomotive which is a pioneer of preservation, having been the first industrial loco to be bought for preservation in the 1950's, after a working life at Southam Cement Works were it worked with 4 other engines of the same class. The locomotive has been out of service for many years pending an extensive overhaul which will include repairs to its boiler, firebox, saddle tank and cylinders.

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Penrhyn Quarry locomotive WINIFRED was built in 1885 by the Hunslet Engine Company. She spent most of her working life at Port Penrhyn where she sorted wagons of slate ready for loading onto ships for transport all over the world. She then spent the last ten years of her life working in the quarry itself. When the quarry decided to change to diesel locomotives she was sold and transported to America where she spent the next 50 years in a museum store out of sight. She was purchased by Julian Birley in 2012 and brought home to Wales. Following completion of an extensive overhaul in our own workshops Winifred returned to steam in the spring of 2015. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Branch Line Society members using a Dinorwic Quarry Yellow Truck to explore the coal siding at Llanuwchllyn. This carriage was used to carry VIP visitors to the quarry including royalty. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Branch Line Society members using a Dinorwic Quarry Yellow Truck to explore the coal siding at Llanuwchllyn. This carriage was used to carry VIP visitors to the quarry including royalty. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Branch Line Society members using a Dinorwic Quarry Yellow Truck to explore the coal siding at Llanuwchllyn. This carriage was used to carry VIP visitors to the quarry including royalty. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

The 2001 built tunneling contractors' locomotive MURPHY was used to take BLS members through the various tracks in the carriage shed and Heritage Centre. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

The 2001 built tunneling contractors' locomotive MURPHY was used to take BLS members through the various tracks in the carriage shed and Heritage Centre. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Penrhyn Quarry locomotive WINIFRED was built in 1885 by the Hunslet Engine Company. She spent most of her working life at Port Penrhyn where she sorted wagons of slate ready for loading onto ships for transport all over the world. She then spent the last ten years of her life working in the quarry itself. When the quarry decided to change to diesel locomotives she was sold and transported to America where she spent the next 50 years in a museum store out of sight. She was purchased by Julian Birley in 2012 and brought home to Wales. Following completion of an extensive overhaul in our own workshops Winifred returned to steam in the spring of 2015. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Penrhyn Quarry locomotive WINIFRED was built in 1885 by the Hunslet Engine Company. She spent most of her working life at Port Penrhyn where she sorted wagons of slate ready for loading onto ships for transport all over the world. She then spent the last ten years of her life working in the quarry itself. When the quarry decided to change to diesel locomotives she was sold and transported to America where she spent the next 50 years in a museum store out of sight. She was purchased by Julian Birley in 2012 and brought home to Wales. Following completion of an extensive overhaul in our own workshops Winifred returned to steam in the spring of 2015. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php

Bala Lake Railway - November 14, 2021

Baguely locomotive BOB DAVIES after arrival back at Llanuwchllyn with the BLS special train. On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Branch Line Society paid a private visit to the Bala Lake Railway. As well as a return trip between Llanuwchllyn and Bala Lake Halt hauled by Baguley - Drewery locomotive BOB Davies. Members were able to enjoy rides over almost all the available track using using ex RAF locomotive CHILMARK as well at the modern 2001 built MURPHY a Schöma (pronounced Sherma) diesel tunnel loco donated to the railway by Murphy Construction. Were locomotive haulage was not possible hand propulsion was undertaken using a Dinorwic Quarry 'Yellow Truck' which was reputedly used to carry Royal visitors on the Dinorwic Quarry Railway and Penrhyn Railway quarrymen's carriages along with a pump trolley! For details of membership of the Branch Line Society please click here: https://www.branchline.uk/home.php