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WELSHPOOL & LLANFAIR

LIGHT RAILWAY

Sierra Leone Weekend

10 & 11 April 2010

The African Train. Photo Bruce Webber

The African Train, Loco No.85 and carriages 1066 and 1207, during the 2009 Gala event climbing towards Coppice Lane level crossing.

Photo: Bruce Webber

A fond farewell to ex Sierra Leone Railway locomotive No. 85 (W&L No.14) as she takes her final public journeys between Llanfair Caereinion and Welshpool before her boiler certificate expires. In addition to our ordinary service trains (hauled by one of the other resident steam locomotives), No.85 will be making two return journeys each day with the 'African Train'. Bookable in advance; seating is very limited in the two carriages and is only available for passengers starting and finishing at Llanfair Caereinion.

Timetable

10th & 11th April 2010

On these days our ordinary 'Yellow Service' will be supplemented by special trains to mark the retirement of SLR No. 85.

	STEAM	85 - BOOK IN ADVANCE	STEAM	85 - BOOK IN ADVANCE	STEAM	85 - BOOK IN ADVANCE	STEAM
Welshpool Depart			11:15	(12:45)	14:15	(15:40)	17:05
Llanfair Arrive			12:05	(13:35)	15:05	(16:30)	17:55

Llanfair Depart	10:00	11:30	13:00	14:30	15:55
Welshpool Arrive	10:50	(12:20)	13:50	(15:20)	16:45

Traveling on 85's special trains

Seats are limited and can only be booked on journeys starting and finishing at Llanfair Caereinion (Trains depart at 11.30 or 14.30). Booking in advance is advisable to avoid disappointment.

Traveling on the other steam train services

Normal fares and conditions apply on these trains. Depart Llanfair Caereinion at10.00, 13.00 and 15.55; or from Welshpool Raven Square at 11.15 and 14.15 (also at 17.05 for the one way journey only).

Booking Online

Using the Buy Tickets Now Button:

1. Passengers wishing to travel on the ordinary steam trains should select one of the following two options from the drop down menu - ' Steam Train - from Welshpool (Round Trip)' or ' Steam Train - from Llanfair Caereinion (Round Trip)'.

2. Passengers wishing to travel on one of 85's final journeys should select either 'Sierra Leone Weekend - Third Class African Train' or 'Sierra Leone Weekend - First Class African Train' from the drop down menu.

Your last opportunity to ride

'THE AFRICAN TRAIN'

No.85 - Photo: Bruce Webber

No.85 posed at Llanfair Caereinion after her repaint last August. Photo: Bruce Webber

The African Train, comprising former Sierra Leone Railway locomotive No.85 and recently renovated carriages 1066 and 1207, will be making four journeys during the weekend.

Loco No.85 (Hunslet Engine Co, Leeds No. 3815) was built in 1954, the last of 32 similar engines for the Sierra Leone Railway (the first was built in 1898). After closure of the railway No.85 was returned to the UK in 1975, and entered service on the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway in 1979. The locomotive is turned out in black undercoat to replicate its appearance in Africa.

Carriages 1066 and 1207 were built by the Gloucester Carriage and Wagon Company in 1961 and were supplied by Britain to the Sierra Leone government at the time of independence. They returned to the UK with the locomotive and have recently been renovated to give a likeness to their original appearance.

Trains Depart Llanfair Caereinion at 11.30 & 14.30

1207 - First Class Fares

Interior of carriage 1207. Photo Tony Beardsell

Photo: Tony Beardsell

First Class Adult	£16.80
First Class Senior Citizen (60 years or over)	£15.80
First Class Child (Aged 3 to 15 inclusive)	£8.40
Children under 3 (Ticket Not Required)	FREE

(We regret that Dogs are not permitted in the first class accommodation and that these carriages do not offer wheelchair access)

1066 - Third Class Fares

Interior of carriage 1066. Photo Tony Beardsell

Photo: Tony Beardsell

Third Class Adult	£11.80
Third Class Senior Citizen (60 years or over)	£10.80
Third Class Child, 3 to 15 years old, first child per adult / senior	£1.00
Third Class Additional Child (Aged 3 to 15 inclusive)	£5.90
Children under 3 (Ticket Not Required)	FREE

(We regret that Dogs are not permitted in the first class accommodation and that these carriages do not offer wheelchair access)

Member's Free Travel, Great Little Trains of Wales Discount Cards and Heritage Railway's Association tickets not valid.

Limited accommodation

BOOK ONLINE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Some trains are expected to run at or near full capacity

Do you want to find out more about accessibility? Read our access statement.

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For all enquiries contact:

The Station

Llanfair Caereinion

Welshpool

Powys

SY21 0SF

Telephone : 01938 810441

Fax : 01938 810861

E-mail : info@wllr.org.uk

Whilst every effort will be made to maintain the advertised service, the Company does not guarantee that the trains will arrive at the times stated and reserves the right to cancel, alter or suspend any train without notice and accepts no liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay.