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'Tree Stops Play' and 'The Return of Cynfal Navigation'

The recent bad weather has made for some interesting trips up the line.

A branch on the track briefly halts the afternoon train on Friday 3rd October 2008 below Dolgoch

Tree stops train near Dolgoch

Luckily it's small enough for the train crew to move it out of the way

Moving tree on line near Dolgoch

While at Cynfal, the heavy rains on Tuesday 7th October cause a small problem

Looking down Cynfal Bank it's very flooded

The Down train stops for driver John Scott to try and move a submerged branch out of the way

Fireman tries to catch salmon with his shovel

An unusual view - Hendy Bridge doesn't usually flood

Looking down the line towards Hendy Bridge the railhead can just about be seen above the water

Thankfully the train managed to get through and the waters eventually receded.

Thanks to Phil Mason for the photographs

Posted by karenhigginson at Sunday, October 12, 2008 8:08:36 PM GMT.
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