A Shropshire half-century
SRS 50 on the W&L
© Geoff’s Rail Diaries 2019
Geoff’s Rail Diaries
11 May 2019
The Shropshire Railway Society was founded in 1969 -
50 years ago. As a major part of the half-century
celebrations, we’ve chartered a special train on the
Welshpool and Llanfair Railway,
formed of “Countess” and the three
replica Pickering coaches.
The railway’s headquarters are at
Llanfair Caereinion, so that’s where we’re
starting, for a leisurely run down to
Welshpool. Here there’s ample time for an
equally leisurely lunch. Arriving back in Llanfair in the
late afternoon, we can take a look around the
railway’s workshops, where 0-8-0 “Sir Drefaldwyn” is
approaching the reassembly stages of
his overhaul, and “The Earl” stands
ready for his own refurbishment. After
a quick look at the diesels outside the
workshop, it’s time to head for home.
It’s been an excellent day out (and the
weather has been kind to us) - what a great
way to celebrate our anniversary!
