Cambrian Coast Express

7802 Bradley Manor took the Cambrain Coast Express from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and return 16th September 2006 - possibly for the last time.

The train at Bell Bridge with Bradley Manor working hard at the top of Talerdigg bank - superb noise! Photo: Phil Neale.

The view up Talerdigg from the train. Photo: Paul Bennett

After servicing at Aberystwyth, Bradley waits for the run back to Shrewsbury. Photo: Paul Bennett.

Home from home! 7802 is serviced along side its old shed, while Vale of Rheidol loco No8 draws stock out. Photo: Paul Bennett.

There was time for a run up the Vale of Rheidol before returning back to Shewsbury. Photo: Paul Bennett.

Spectacular views back down the valley. Photo: Paul Bennett.

On the return journey, 7802 rolls into Newtown Station. Photo: David Barton.

7802 slows for Ynslas Crossing. Photo: David Barton.

7802 sat in Shrewsbury station at the end of the days work. Photo: Phil Neale.

A close up of the smokebox, with the headboard, the smokebox number and the Shrewsbury station sign in the background. Something we might never see together again! Photo: Phil Neale.