Fairbourne Railway, Wales 1987
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This authentic 1980s colour photograph captures the green steam locomotive Yeo in operation on the Fairbourne Railway in Gwynedd, Wales, in 1987. The image provides a factual record of the narrow-gauge line during the early years of ownership by John Ellerton and his family, who had recently taken over the railway. The locomotive, built by David Curwen, is documented pulling a lengthy string of traditional red enclosed passenger carriages along the scenic coastal route. The scene is set against the rugged backdrop of the Welsh mountains and the Mawddach Estuary, with a row of grey stone terraced houses visible in the distance. This shot serves as a valuable resource for railway historians and collectors of vintage Welsh heritage transport photography, documenting a significant transitional period for the line as it moved toward using half-scale replicas of famous British steam locomotives.
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