Criccieth Castle

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An 0-6-0DH, this locomotive was built at Boston Lodge using parts bought from Baguley-Drewry following that company's liquidation, although much was built new. Experience with Harlech Castle had suggested that a similar locomotive would have potential as a passenger locomotive and the "in house" designed bodywork reflect the links between the two locos. Entering service in 1995, the loco sees regular service in the passenger fleet, and is fitted with advanced computer controls which enables the use of the Push Pull system. This allows the engine to remain at the top end of the train on "down" services, being driven from a cab in observation Carriage 111. The locomotive carries a CRICCIETH CASTLE plate on one side and CASTELL CRICIETH on the other.

Approaching completion in Boston Lodge*Date: September 1995 *Photo: Jeremy Laytham
Approaching completion in Boston Lodge
*Date: September 1995 *Photo: Jeremy Laytham

On its first loaded test run at Minffordd.*Date: 8th September 1995 *Photo: Stewart Macfarlane
On its first loaded test run at Minffordd.
*Date: 8th September 1995 *Photo: Stewart Macfarlane

Initially Criccieth Castle was painted in an all-over unlined dark green, with the namplates covered up.
At Boston Lodge*Date: 25th August 1997 *Photo: Jeremy Laytham
At Boston Lodge
*Date: 25th August 1997 *Photo: Jeremy Laytham

After a while, a white band seperating 2 tones of green became the livery
Piloting Blanche at Archer Dam.*Date: 13th September 2002 *Photo: Tim Goodspeed
Piloting Blanche at Archer Dam.
*Date: 13th September 2002 *Photo: Tim Goodspeed

At Boston Lodge with a relatively recent change in livery.*Date: 29th August 2007 *Photo: Ben Kelly
At Boston Lodge with a relatively recent change in livery.
*Date: 29th August 2007 *Photo: Ben Kelly

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