Railtour to North Wales 22/04/17

[STANDISH]

Full details of this BLS Tour can be found on the following link.

www.branchline.org.uk/events.php

Y Triongl Gogledd Cymru
Saturday 22 April 2017
The Branch Line Society is delighted to announce an exciting loco hauled charter train in conjunction with Brush Type 4 Fund, operated by West Coast Railway Company (WCRC), traversing much sought after curves, loops and lines in the North West and along the scenic North Wales coast, with a leg stretch break in Holyhead. The nine coach train will be hauled by two Class 47 locomotives operating in top 'n tail formation, with one Class 47/0 requested, subject to availability. As usual, there will be an on train raffle with proceeds donated to Brush Type 4 Fund. There will be a buffet car serving hot food including delicious breakfast rolls, drinks, snacks and light refreshments. At least two real ales are expected to be available for sale. First Class passengers will additionally benefit from complimentary morning tea / coffee with a Danish pastry, and in the afternoon, tea or coffee with savoury of the day and a selection of fine cakes....

 

[Welshman]

Full details of this BLS Tour can be found on the following link.

www.branchline.org.uk/events.php

I note that part of the route requested is "Abergele and Pensarn Down Main"

You needn't have bothered - its now the only line available

 

[xc170]

Should have included the Conwy Valley branch.

 

[theblackwatch]

Don't think there'd be time, a path (given there's another tour going there that day) or enough rare track there for the BLS (other than the rr loop at Blaenau).