Vale of Rheidol Railway News Britomart set for VoR visit
Britomart is a ‘quarry’ Hunslet engine works number 707. Built in 1899 at the Hunslet engine works in Leeds, it worked at the PenYr-Orsedd quarry in the Nantlle Vale. The locomotive was rescued for preservation in 1965 and first steamed in preservation during July 1966. Its current blue livery is based on that of the former Great Northern Railway of Ireland. Britomart will be hauling shuttle trains during the event. The 10am and 11:40am departures to Capel Bangor and the 2:30pm departure to Aberffrwd each day. For our event this year ‘Roaring 20’s & 30’s’ we have a visiting engine, normally resident on the Ffestiniog Railway.
Tickets for the shuttle trains are available for advance purchase as well as on the day. Tickets in advance can be bought here: goo.gl/Ev6sKe
First ever chance to ride in our Permaquip ‘Thunderbird 4’ During the weekend of the 16th & 17th September comes the opportunity to travel the full length of our line in our dedicated Permanent Way vehicle, ‘Thunderbird 4’.
seats are available for each trip, with one trip each day, so book to avoid disappointment.
This is the first time this has been offered to the public, and may be the only time. The permaquip received a complete overhaul at the start of the year, which included an interior refit. If your a fan of something different or rare haulage this could be for you. Call our booking office and quote: NL5 for a discount on your booking. Only seven
World renowned set of Gallopers to visit VoR completely wooden sets of Gallopers still in existence, the Gallopers have been featured on television, most recently in an advert for Marks & Spencers.
During our event over the weekend of the 16th & 17th September we will be hosting the amazing Noyce’s Gallopers. One of the few
The Galloper ride was built by Savages of Kings Lynn in 1884 for a Welsh showman John Studt. The ride was purchased by Hampshire showman James Noyce in 1950. James Noyce Senior passed away in 1974 and the ride has since been taken to many of the country’s major fairs by his two sons; Tommy and Jimmy. Today the ride is now owned by Tommy Noyce’s son Joseph and his wife Narvenka.
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