When the new timetable came into force into May 2000 a loco-haulage returned to Llandudno as the new 175s were late. Transrail grey 37412 Driver John Elliott worked this train today.

17:19 from Manchester arrived

Onto the the headshunt, a shunter from Holyhead is required for this operation

Passes under the signal gantry

The 19:54 is ready to return to Manchester