Attila the Hun(slet) :-: New Resident Steam Loco

12th September 2009 to 11th October 2009

On the 12/09/09 William High obtained a 5in Don Young 0-4-0ST Quarry Hunslet from it's builder, the loco is called 'Attila'. Almost a month the later on 10/10/09 the boiler passed its steam test at the North Wales Model Engineering Society track in Llandudno, the following day 'Attila' was taken to her new home line in Bethesda for some trials. Photos taken by Dave Mills & William High

'Attila' ready for the long journey to her new home from Dorset 2136x2848	Outside Stokerton signal box 3504x2336	Hitting Bangor Road LC for the first time 3504x2336	First time in to Highfield and very happy 3504x2336
On Stokerton table 3504x2336	First day at the Joys of Life, departing Stokerton yard 2336x3504	Crossing one of the Highfield bridges 3400x2280	The backhead 2244x2696
'Attila' with a qualified driver at the controls in Llandudno 2848x2136	The first run in Llandudno judging by the way Bill is stroking his beard, it's a good runner 2848x2136	2848x2136	A happy owner drives his loco around the Llandudno track at the end of the first day 2848x2136