Arrivals in May

I hope that you are all keeping well and busy during this difficult period.

The lockdown had curtailed activity on the ground but plenty has been going on behind the scenes.

The 22nd of May saw two class 144 Pacer units arrive at Gobowen for use on the line. These are numbers 144006 and 144007.

Here they are tucked up in the CHR compound at Gobowen

CHR has been fortunate to acquire the two operational Pacer multiple units which arrived under their own power as a special working from the storage location in Yorkshire. Many thanks to Porterbrook for their generosity in making these units available.

Yesterday there was another arrival at Oswestry of a Mark 3 sleeper car from the Caledonian set. This will be used for volunteer accommodation.

 Here is the coach resting in the station. Again thanks to Porterbrook for their assistance with this coach.

Our railway like other visitor attractions has suffered greatly with the restrictions on movement. We have an appeal open for funds and donations can be made through the website.

Thanks to CHR Facebook for the pictures.