A day out with 5310…
No fools here, last Saturday I had the pleasure of the company of an old friend. 5310 was out for the first public diesel turn on the Llangollen Railway in 2026 and I wasn't going to miss a ride... The weather was cold and mixed and we had sunshine, cloud and rain - along with a chill wind. Wrapped up warm I loved my compartment and spent the majority of the journey with head out the window - the noise and cold wind helping me to feel alive... The steam service was in the hands of the railways beautifully restored 7754 - which, after its holiday in Somerset, has been turned on return so its smokebox faces Llangollen - giving the opportunity for some new photo opportunities this year. The Railcar group work hard at weekends and their in service trio all bulled up looks great (though I don't have much love for the 109 myself). Alonside the new arrival 110 is in a bit of a state and the 104 is uncovered, looking wonderful in BR blue but sadly, I understand about to leave the rai...
