Mountaineer at Archer's Dam (Culvert 2).

Mountaineer at Archer's Dam (Culvert 2).
Mountaineer at Archer's Dam (Culvert 2).
Mountaineer at Archer's Dam (Culvert 2).
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(52°58′16″N, 3°58′19″W)
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297
Title
Mountaineer at Archer's Dam (Culvert 2).
Date
29/05/1977
The ALCo Mountaineer at Archer's Dam (Culvert 2), 29 May 1977. Hauling Major Olver's inspection train. It consists of ex-Smiths Bocoal waggon No. 63 (piped for vacuum and fitted with gauging frame), 104, Buffet Car 103, 105, and Observation Car No. 100. The same vehicles had been used the day before on the first steam train to Llyn Ystradau. The Major and Allan Garraway are inspecting the tunnel. Note the chimney lid on the locomotive, indicating that the train is parked and the fire turned out. The guard is Terry Turner, the driver is Clive Gibbard, and the fireman is Russell Burridge. Photograph taken from the top of the dam.

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