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On the 20th September Wilf was out and about again in Wales, although Cardiff MES were holding their Open Day he decided to visit Cyfarthfa Park Miniature Railway which is the home of Merthyr Tydfil & District Model Engineering Society. A week before going to Wales an email was sent to them to make sure they would be running the trains. It was confirmed that the trains would be running and he would be most welcome. The day was a nice and sunny day arriving mid morning even though the trains would not be running until 2pm. In the park there is a castle which is now a museum; it was free to get in so as you know Wilf would not miss out on that. The main theme of the museum was about the area over the years and you will see this in the photos. After the tour of the museum it was time for lunch so after a walk round the very large lake it was in to the children's park and the picnic tables. At 2 o'clock he made his way to the track and introduced himself. He received a warm welcome and was allowed to walk round the site except in the tunnel. Having gone through it later when he took a train ride he realised it was to narrow for walking through when trains are running. After a walk round the site, asking a large number of questions and taking lots of photos it was time for a ride. The train departed from Castle Halt, making its way through the tunnel, over the viaduct, on its way to the banks of the lake, returning through the cutting to the forecourt of the Castle. The club is hoping that they will be able to extend the track before long. I wished them well on that and hope to go back when they have. A very enjoyable day and thanks for the warm welcome. Please click photos to enlarge, click back to return to page.
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