71000 Duke of Gloucester
August Bank Holiday Monday 2004
The star of the day can now reverse a few miles back down the line to be reversed
on the Valley triangle while we enjoy a couple of pints in the beer garden
of a Holyhead hostelry.
When we returned, the Duke was already coupled and raring to go.
We left bang on time at 17:00 and I stood by an open window in a vestibule
enjoying the music.
We'd lost the sunshine by the time we reached Bangor. I sprinted over the
footbridge to join a small group of photographers recording the Duke's departure.
For more information about this unique locomotive, see www.dukeofgloucester.co.uk
The Duke returned on 7th May 2005 with a St Albans to Holyhead charter, seen
here at Treborth