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LLANGOLLEN RAILWAY is a mainly Steam hauled Heritage Railway Line starting at Llangollen Station located beside the Dee River Bridge in Llangollen Town, and continuing for 7 ½ miles upstream, following the River Dee to the village of Carrog.
The Railway remains close to the waters of the river for most of it’s length, On the north bank at Llangollen Station, the river is crossed on to the south bank via the Dee Bridge, approximately one mile upstream from Llangollen.
Llangollen Railway was started in 1975 by a group of enthusiasts who saw the potential for a scenic heritage line through the Dee Valley. Their original vision grew into what you can see today.
7 ½ miles of track have been re-laid westwards along the track-bed of the old Ruabon to Barmouth main line, through to Carrog, where the line presently terminates.
The old main line closed to passenger traffic in 1965 and to goods in 1968. The track, signaling and much of the infrastructure was removed or demolished quickly after this, although Llangollen, Berwyn and Carrog Station buildings survived.
The enthusiasts commemorated the re-opening in 1975 with an open day at Llangollen Station where 60 feet of track had been relaid. The rest, as they say, is history. Berwyn was reached in 1985, Deeside in 1990, Glyndyfrdwy in 1993 and Carrog in 1996.
Demolished infrastructure, such as the signal boxes at Llangollen Goods Junction, Deeside Halt, Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog were rebuilt from the ground up and are fully operational allowing multi train operation on gala days and busy weekends
The line then climbs steeply to reach Berwyn Station, from where the climb continues, through Berwyn Tunnel (1/3 mile) to Deeside Halt – a request stop only. From here the line rises gently for the next 2 miles to Glyndyfrdwy Station and village, and finally, on to Carrog on a gently rising grade.
Plans are in hand to extend the line a further 2 ½ miles to Corwen Town, where a new station will be built.
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The MG owners club from Britain will be coming to Kilkenny for the May bank holiday weekend. A total of 52 MG’s are expected. They will be based in a local hotel and they have organised some tours and runs.
On Friday 29th April they will meet in the grounds of Kilkenny castle at 9am and would like any club members to join them. In the afternoon they are going to tour a number of art & craft workshops in the Thomastown, Inistioge areas as well as the the Woodstock house and gardens.
Saturday the group will drive to the Rock of Cashel and Cahir castle in Tipperary.
Sunday the group will take a trip to Wicklow. Any member who wishes to join them on any of the tours will be most welcome.
Contact: Brian or Dan.
The MG Midget car revived the Midget moniker first seen with MG M Type Midget of the late 1920’s. It was based upon the successful Austin Healey (Frog Eye) Sprite but with significant body changes and similar Sprite versions continued alongside until 1971. During it’s life significant changes occurred including engine capacities rising from 948cc to 1493cc, with the most prolific being the 1275cc engined versions.
The 1275cc BMC A series engine delivering a nominal 65 bhp was fitted between 1966 and 1974. This provided the car with brisk performance for the period allied to very nimble handling that made the car a very quick A to B car, on roads that were still mainly single carriageway with plenty of twists.
The 1275 engine when originally introduced to the Midget was a leading edge engine, and was very similar to that which was powering the legendary Cooper S to many sporting victories. This also meant that there was a huge reserve of untapped performance potential that many owners were keen to exploit. This is something that continues to today.
The formation of British Leyland in 1968 initiated the same sort of cosmetic changes that had also been seen on the MGB for 1970, but the following year saw the arrival of what many regard as the best version that became known as the round wheel arch version. The title relates to the rear wheelarch shape, which up to then had been a square design and continued until 1974 when the 1275 was replaced by the 1500 version.
Engine: Cast iron head and block.
Number of cylinders: 4
Bore and Stroke: 64.58 mm x 83.72 mm
Capacity: 1098cc
Valve operation: Pushrod overhead valve.
Carburation: Twin semi-downdraught 1.25” SUs
Power output: 55 bhp @ 5,500 rpm
Max Torque: 61 Ib/ft @ 2,500 rpm
Gearbox: 4 speed part synchromesh manual.
Clutch: Dry plate.
Suspension:
Front: Coil and wishbone with hydraulic lever arm shock absorbers.
Rear: Quarter elliptic with hydraulic lever arm shock absorbers.
Brakes: Lockeed hydraulic, disc front, 7″ drum rear.
Wheels: Bolt-on pressed steel disc. Wire wheel centre lock option
Wheelbase:6′ 8″
Track: 3′ front. 3′ 8″ rear.
Number built: 9601
Cost New 1963: £495 plus £103.13s.9d. tax.
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A GREAT TRIP UNDER THE CLEAR BLUE SKY,PERFECT FOR ALL THE SOFTTOPS …WELL DONE TO ALL INVOLVED
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AS PART OF THE TRACTOR NUTS WEEKEND ON THE 29th April to May 1st WHICH IS THE MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND, THERE IS A LADIES RUN ON SATURDAY 30th.
DON’T WORRY IF YOU HAVE NO TRACTOR HAS THEY CAN BE PROVIDED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS AND A FEW DRIVING LESSON CAN BE GIVEN IF NEEDED
For more information please contact Brian Kelly on 086 2595281
www.tractornuts.com
or email bkellycarsalavage@eircom.ne
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A FEW OF OUR MEMBERS ATTENDED A FORD CLASSIC AND RETRO SHOW IN MACROOM CO. CORK
MORE PHOTOS IN THE GALLERY SECTION
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Shamrock Banger Rally 2011
Takes place from Wednesday 29th June until Satruday 2nd July.
Come and join us for the craic and a journey around the coast of Ireland. Raise some money for your local charity or just come for the fun!!
Have a look for yourself at www.shamrockrally.co.uk
£500 prize money
Mot that old camper van that you family is embarassed to be seen in or theme an old van to turn a few heads! lol
More info on the website. . .
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ROLL UP ROLL UP LAST FEW TICKETS
REMEMBER WE HAVE A CLUB MEETING NEXT TUESDAY 5th APRIL. WE HAVE A CHANGE OF VENUE DUE TO WORK BEING CARRIED OUT AT O’LOUGHLINS GAA CLUB. IT WILL BE IN DANESFORT COMMUNITY HALL, THE SAME PLACE AS OUR TRACTOR DRAW MEETING AT THE USUAL TIME OF 8.30 ..SEE YA THERE!!!!!!!
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