1962
SH7977 : BR standard Class 2 tank engine 84021 at Llandudno Junction, 1962
taken 63 years ago, near to Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales
BR standard Class 2 tank engine 84021 at Llandudno Junction, 1962
Seen carrying out shunting duties in the goods yard.
This was the smallest of the BR standard types. They were also used on passenger trains on the branch to Blaenau Festiniog.
The houses in the background were demolished as part of the major improvements to roads in the area when a new bridge was built to replace the level crossing on the Llandudno branch.
This was the smallest of the BR standard types. They were also used on passenger trains on the branch to Blaenau Festiniog.
The houses in the background were demolished as part of the major improvements to roads in the area when a new bridge was built to replace the level crossing on the Llandudno branch.
Llandudno Junction Station
Llandudno Junction railway station (Welsh: Cyffordd Llandudno) is on the Crewe to Holyhead North Wales Coast Line. The station is managed by Arriva Trains Wales, although Virgin Trains also serves it.
As a junction for trains to Llandudno and the Conwy Valley Line, Llandudno Junction is the busiest station in North Wales, in terms of the frequency of services, and is also one of the busiest in terms of passenger numbers.
The station opened in 1858.
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- Grid Square
- SH7977, 475 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Alan Murray-Rust (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- July 1962 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 23 April, 2020
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SH 7929 7788 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:17.0462N 3:48.7247W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SH 7936 7787
- View Direction
- WEST (about 270 degrees)
