Steel Steam and Stars 2: The Llangollen Railway's Spring Steam Gala 2009
27th April 2009
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Following the successful first gala in 2007, the Llangollen Railway and the 6880 Betton Grange Society staged a sequel, entitled Steel Steam and Stars 2. This time around, the event was held for nine days, beginning Saturday 18th April and ending on Sunday 26th April 2009.

As with the first gala, an all star cast of resident and visiting locomotives were busy working trains between Llangollen and Carrog, with double headers, autotrains, goods trains and non-stop services. The locos were:

1) LMS 'Royal Scot' 4-6-0 number 6100 Royal Scot (from Bressingham Steam Museum)

2) LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire (from the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway)

3) LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower (from the Battlefield Railway)

4) GWR 'Dukedog' 4-4-0 number 9017 (Earl of Berkley, from the Bluebell Railway)

5) GWR 'City' 4-4-0 number 3440 City of Truro (from the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway and National Railway Museum)

6) GWR 56xx 0-6-2 tank 5643 (from the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway)

7) GWR 'Small Prarie' 2-6-2 tank 5526 (from the South Devon Railway)

8) LMS 'Black 5' 4-6-0 number 44806 (Llangollen resident, running as 44801)

9) GWR 'Large Prarie' 2-6-2 tank number 5199 (Llangollen resident)

10) GWR 'Small Pannier' 0-6-0 tank number 6430 (Llangollen Resident)

There was also visits to Llangollen works and engine sheds, and also side attractions at Glyndyfrydy and Carrog; the latter station played host to the West Lancashire Light Railway's Hunslet 0-4-0 tank engine Irish Mail, giving footplate rides on a temporary stretch of 2ft gauge track.

There were even visiting passenger carriages for the event; the Great Central Railway's ex-Eastern Region 'Beavertail' observation car E1719E, and the South Devon Railway's autocoach W228 (sharing autotrain duties with the Llangollen's resident autocoach W167).

Thanks are extended to the 6880 Betton Grange Society, and to the staff and volunteers of Llangollen Railway, for making this event possible; it is hoped that a third gala will be staged in two years time.

Enjoy the pictures!
The cab and nameplate of the 6880 Betton Grange Society's project; to recreate a GWR 'Grange' 4-6-0.
The cab and nameplate of the 6880 Betton Grange Society's project; to recreate a GWR 'Grange' 4-6-0.
 From the Didcot Railway Centre, the boiler and powerbogie for GWR Steam Railmotor 93, makes good progress.
From the Didcot Railway Centre, the boiler and powerbogie for GWR Steam Railmotor 93, makes good progress.
 Another ongoing restoration project at Llangollen works; GWR 'Prarie' 2-6-2 tank 5532 continues to be restored.
Another ongoing restoration project at Llangollen works; GWR 'Prarie' 2-6-2 tank 5532 continues to be restored.
Planned to steam for the gala, but sadly not ready in time, BR Standard 4 tank 80072's restoration progresses slowly, but steadily. Compare this with the last photo of it taken: http://www.davidhennesseystrainworld.fotopic.net/p40524007.html
Planned to steam for the gala, but sadly not ready in time, BR Standard 4 tank 80072's restoration progresses slowly, but steadily. Compare this with the last photo of it taken: http://www.davidhennesseystrainworld.fotopic.net/p40524007.html
 LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower at rest in Llangollen Works.
LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower at rest in Llangollen Works.
 Out in the loco yard at Llangollen, LMS Black 5 number 44806 (running as 44801) simmers in the warm April sunshine.
Out in the loco yard at Llangollen, LMS Black 5 number 44806 (running as 44801) simmers in the warm April sunshine.
GWR 56xx 0-6-2 tank 5643 outside in Llangollen loco yard.
GWR 56xx 0-6-2 tank 5643 outside in Llangollen loco yard.
 LMS Royal Scot 4-6-0 number 6100 Royal Scot out on display in Llangollen loco yard. The recently restored sixteen wheeler is about to undergo preperations at Crewe, for a return to the mainline.
LMS Royal Scot 4-6-0 number 6100 Royal Scot out on display in Llangollen loco yard. The recently restored sixteen wheeler is about to undergo preperations at Crewe, for a return to the mainline.
 The nameplate and plaque ofLMS Royal Scot 4-6-0 number 6100 Royal Scot. The plaque commemorates 6100's trip across the pond in 1933 for the 'Century of Progress Exposition', and the subsequent tour of the USA and Canada. The plaque speaks for itself.
The nameplate and plaque ofLMS Royal Scot 4-6-0 number 6100 Royal Scot. The plaque commemorates 6100's trip across the pond in 1933 for the 'Century of Progress Exposition', and the subsequent tour of the USA and Canada. The plaque speaks for itself.
GWR 'Small Pannier' 0-6-0 tank number 6430 in Llangollen loco yard.
GWR 'Small Pannier' 0-6-0 tank number 6430 in Llangollen loco yard.
 At Carrog, the West Lancashire Light Railway's Hunslet 0-4-0 tank Irish Mail, gives footplate rides on a temporary stretch of 2ft gauge track.
At Carrog, the West Lancashire Light Railway's Hunslet 0-4-0 tank Irish Mail, gives footplate rides on a temporary stretch of 2ft gauge track.
 GWR Dukedog 4-6-0 number 9017 arrives at Carrog, with a BR 'Suburban' coaching set from Llangollen. 9017 was painted in early BR plain black livery, for the occasion of the gala.
GWR Dukedog 4-6-0 number 9017 arrives at Carrog, with a BR 'Suburban' coaching set from Llangollen. 9017 was painted in early BR plain black livery, for the occasion of the gala.
LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire arrives at Glyndyfrydy, with a service to Carrog.
LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire arrives at Glyndyfrydy, with a service to Carrog.
 The Great Central Railway's ex Eastern Region 'Beavertail' observation car E1719E, heads out of Glyndyfrydy, behind a rake of BR 'Blood and Custard' liveried Mk1's.
The Great Central Railway's ex Eastern Region 'Beavertail' observation car E1719E, heads out of Glyndyfrydy, behind a rake of BR 'Blood and Custard' liveried Mk1's.
 The nameplate of LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire, visiting from the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway in Scotland.
The nameplate of LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire, visiting from the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway in Scotland.
LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire runs round at Llangollen, ready for another run to Carrog.
LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire runs round at Llangollen, ready for another run to Carrog.
 GWR 'Large Prarie' 2-6-2 tank 5199 is adorned with two headboards (Tanefield Railway Co, and The Farne Islander) at Llangollen loco yard.
GWR 'Large Prarie' 2-6-2 tank 5199 is adorned with two headboards (Tanefield Railway Co, and The Farne Islander) at Llangollen loco yard.
 GWR 'Small Prarie' 2-6-2 tank 5526 on shed at Llangollen loco yard. On the left, GWR 28xx 2-8-2 number 3802, sits out of traffic awaiting repairs.
GWR 'Small Prarie' 2-6-2 tank 5526 on shed at Llangollen loco yard. On the left, GWR 28xx 2-8-2 number 3802, sits out of traffic awaiting repairs.
Out of traffic but looking presentable, GWR Manor 4-6-0 number 7822 Foxcote Manor, stands inside Llangollen works, adorned with the 'Talyllyn Railway Special Train'; a reminder of the many excursions that ran on the Cambrian system in the 1950's.
Out of traffic but looking presentable, GWR Manor 4-6-0 number 7822 Foxcote Manor, stands inside Llangollen works, adorned with the 'Talyllyn Railway Special Train'; a reminder of the many excursions that ran on the Cambrian system in the 1950's.
 Another view of LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower at rest in Llangollen Works.
Another view of LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower at rest in Llangollen Works.
 GWR 4-4-0 number 3440 City of Truro runs round at Llangollen.
GWR 4-4-0 number 3440 City of Truro runs round at Llangollen.
GWR 4-4-0 number 3440 City of Truro gets going from Llangollen on a service to Carrog.
GWR 4-4-0 number 3440 City of Truro gets going from Llangollen on a service to Carrog.
 GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 number 9017 takes on water at Llangollen.
GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 number 9017 takes on water at Llangollen.
 GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 number 9017 runs round at Llangollen, ready for another run to Carrog.
GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 number 9017 runs round at Llangollen, ready for another run to Carrog.
GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 number 9017 pulls out of Llangollen with the BR 'Suburban' coaching stock, en route to Carrog.
GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 number 9017 pulls out of Llangollen with the BR 'Suburban' coaching stock, en route to Carrog.
 LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire passes Llangollen Station Signalbox, as she runs round at Llangollen.
LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire passes Llangollen Station Signalbox, as she runs round at Llangollen.
 Ex Eastern Region 'Beavertail' observation car E1719E at Llangollen.
Ex Eastern Region 'Beavertail' observation car E1719E at Llangollen.
The Llangollen's resident ex Eastern Region buffet coach E1706E at Llangollen. She was part of a rake of 'Blood and Custard' liveried Mk1 coaches.
The Llangollen's resident ex Eastern Region buffet coach E1706E at Llangollen. She was part of a rake of 'Blood and Custard' liveried Mk1 coaches.
 GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 number 9017 prepares to leave a rain soaked Llangollen, adorned with the Cambrian Coast Express headboard.
GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 number 9017 prepares to leave a rain soaked Llangollen, adorned with the Cambrian Coast Express headboard.
 GWR Small Prarie 2-6-2 tank 5526 backs into Llangollen.
GWR Small Prarie 2-6-2 tank 5526 backs into Llangollen.
GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 number 9017 blasts under the bridge at Llangollen, as she departs bound for Carrog.
GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 number 9017 blasts under the bridge at Llangollen, as she departs bound for Carrog.
 GWR Small Prarie 2-6-2 tank 5526 prepares to leave Llangollen on a service to Carrog.
GWR Small Prarie 2-6-2 tank 5526 prepares to leave Llangollen on a service to Carrog.
 At Carrog, LMS Royal Scot 4-6-0 number 6100 Royal Scot, dissapears into the distance on a service to Llangollen.
At Carrog, LMS Royal Scot 4-6-0 number 6100 Royal Scot, dissapears into the distance on a service to Llangollen.
GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 number 9017 stands at Carrog, ready with a departure to Llangollen.
GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 number 9017 stands at Carrog, ready with a departure to Llangollen.
 The West Lancashire Light Railway's Hunslet 0-4-0 tank Irish Mail, potters up and down it's temporary 2ft gauge track, giving footplate rides at Carrog.
The West Lancashire Light Railway's Hunslet 0-4-0 tank Irish Mail, potters up and down it's temporary 2ft gauge track, giving footplate rides at Carrog.
 LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire, and B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower, approach Carrog with a double header from Llangollen.
LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire, and B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower, approach Carrog with a double header from Llangollen.
LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower arrives at Glyndyfrydy with a service to Llangollen.
LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower arrives at Glyndyfrydy with a service to Llangollen.
 The Llangollen Railway's resident autocoach W167 leads the autotrain service out of Glyndyfrdy towards Carrog.
The Llangollen Railway's resident autocoach W167 leads the autotrain service out of Glyndyfrdy towards Carrog.
 GWR 'Small Pannier' 0-6-0 tank 6430 powers it's autotrain (with autocoaches W167 and W228) out of Glydyfrydy.
GWR 'Small Pannier' 0-6-0 tank 6430 powers it's autotrain (with autocoaches W167 and W228) out of Glydyfrydy.
LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower leaves Llangollen with the goods train in tow.
LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower leaves Llangollen with the goods train in tow.
 LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire banks the goods train out of Llangollen.
LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire banks the goods train out of Llangollen.
 Autocoach W167 awaits more passengers at Llangollen.
Autocoach W167 awaits more passengers at Llangollen.
GWR 'Small Pannier' 0-6-0 tank 6430 waits at Llangollen with another autotrain service to Carrog.
GWR 'Small Pannier' 0-6-0 tank 6430 waits at Llangollen with another autotrain service to Carrog.
 The South Devon Railway's Autocoach W228 waits at Llangollen for more passengers.
The South Devon Railway's Autocoach W228 waits at Llangollen for more passengers.
 LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire rests in the Llangollen Railway's loco yard.
LNER D49 4-4-0 number 246 Morayshire rests in the Llangollen Railway's loco yard.
LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower stands over the inspection pit at the Langollen Railway's loco yard, and has her fire dropped.
LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower stands over the inspection pit at the Langollen Railway's loco yard, and has her fire dropped.
 GWR 2880 2-8-0 number 3802 stands in Llangollen loco yard, minus it's wheels, tender, and part of it's boiler cladding.
GWR 2880 2-8-0 number 3802 stands in Llangollen loco yard, minus it's wheels, tender, and part of it's boiler cladding.
 LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower, taking a well earned rest in Llangollen loco yard.
LNER B1 4-6-0 number 1306 Mayflower, taking a well earned rest in Llangollen loco yard.
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