Perseverance
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- 11 Jan 2012
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2012 is the 50th Anniversary of the Class 73 Electro-diesel locomotives. E6001 (later 73001) was completed at Eastleigh Works at the end of January 1962. It was rolled out for its official photograph on 2nd February and completed its first main line test run on 5th February.
To celebrate the anniversary of this unique innovative class of locomotives, we've arranged a 'mini-bash' on the Barry Tourist Railway on the afternoon of Sunday 29th January. We'll be running our ex-Eurostar Class 73 loco, 73118, 'light engine' and' offering cab rides between 13.00 - 16.00hrs giving a round trip from Barry Island Station to either the Waterfront Station or Gladstone Bridge Station. The trip will have a main line feel as we run parallel to the Network Rail main line over two sections of track between Barry Island and Barry Dock Stations. This adds an interesting feature to the experience offering the opportunity to pass or cross main line sprinter, pacer and heavy freight services on your cab ride.
£16.50 buys you a return 'cab pass' ticket - front cab one way, rear cab the other .......or vice-versa.
The event is organised on a first-come-first served basis and a turn-up and go basis. The loco will run continuously offering trips about every 25 minutes.
Blow away the winter blues with a bash at Barry Island! Our cafe will also be open too serving hot drinks to keep the cold out!
I'll be driving - see you there?
John
To celebrate the anniversary of this unique innovative class of locomotives, we've arranged a 'mini-bash' on the Barry Tourist Railway on the afternoon of Sunday 29th January. We'll be running our ex-Eurostar Class 73 loco, 73118, 'light engine' and' offering cab rides between 13.00 - 16.00hrs giving a round trip from Barry Island Station to either the Waterfront Station or Gladstone Bridge Station. The trip will have a main line feel as we run parallel to the Network Rail main line over two sections of track between Barry Island and Barry Dock Stations. This adds an interesting feature to the experience offering the opportunity to pass or cross main line sprinter, pacer and heavy freight services on your cab ride.
£16.50 buys you a return 'cab pass' ticket - front cab one way, rear cab the other .......or vice-versa.
The event is organised on a first-come-first served basis and a turn-up and go basis. The loco will run continuously offering trips about every 25 minutes.
Blow away the winter blues with a bash at Barry Island! Our cafe will also be open too serving hot drinks to keep the cold out!
I'll be driving - see you there?
John
