Open day is a success for Llanelli

THE Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway held its first postlockdown open day at its Cynheidre base on June 26. This saw the first public use of recently arrived ‘Pacer’ No. 142006.

A good number of visitors attended for pre-booked socially-distanced rides. They were able to view the other new arrivals, ‘Pacers’ Nos. 143606 and 143607, enjoy the picnic areas in the large grounds, and visit the shop and the viewing area in the main shed. The Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Museum now based on the railway (RM May, p90), had a display and sales stand.

The next event is planned for August 28, which is a ‘Pacer’ gala day, but it is advised to check in advance at www.llanellirailway. co.uk for more details and confirmation that the event is able to take place.

DAVID MEE This elevated view from the road bridge at Cynheidre shows most of the currently operational fleet of the Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway. Left to right: ‘Pacers’ Nos. 142006, 143606, and 143607, Sentinel 10222 and Mk2 buffet coach No. 1206. Hiding in the shed and under restoration are ‘Bubblecar’ No. 55019 and former Dutch Railways (NS) English Electric 0-6-0DE shunter No. 625/690. Ruston & Hornsby 394014 of 1956, a 4DM, moved to the Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust in April.