The Llandudno Shunt
5th June 2000
37 421 once sported the Regional Railways livery but was repainted
into the dull EWS maroon and yellow, losing its The Kingsman nameplate
at the same time. It enters Llandudno station in charge of the 17:19 from
Manchester Piccadilly, a welcome if temporary return to locomotive haulage
to the town after a long absence.
This train was very popular with Manchester based enthusiasts, who could board
at Piccadilly after a day at work for an evening run.
The shunter had to travel from Holyhead to facilitate the run-round
Once again, 37 421 passes under that magnificent gantry
The 19:54 will soon return to Manchester