DESMOND

Desmond is a small  Avonside 0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive at present under rebuild in Llangollen Locomotive Shed.

Built in 1904, Desmond is the oldest Locomotive at present at Llangollen. It spent all of its working life in South Wales and now belongs to the Vale of Neath Railway

Desmond’s boiler and chasis, separated ready for assessment in Llangollen Yard on 16th April 2008

Photos John Rutter

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Many thanks - John Rutter

Saddle Tank, Smokebox Door and Cab, stored in Llangollen Yard 31st May 2008

Photos - Marcia Rogers

Last updated 30th April 2008 by  John Rutter