THE chairman of Ireland s only full-size heritage railway based in Co Down has appealed to the new owners of the Slieve Donard Hotel to continue to embrace the venue s lesser-known transport history.
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Speed on the tour was kept leisurely so the passing scene could be enjoyed to the full. Passengers had a pleasant break of almost two hours in Barmouth for lunch and a bar was provided on the train. To generate publicity for the service, BR produced a filmstrip that was issued on loan to appropriate organisations. Some of the slides showed local scenes; others showed passengers relaxing on board. Apart from a few enthusiasts specials, the Land Cruise trains were the last to carry passengers on the old line south from Rhyl that joined the Llangollen line at Corwen. They often used wonderful old carriages on the trains.