Bangor - 22nd July 1979

On the 22nd July 1979, a special train ran to mark the centenary of the Conwy Valley line. Its first visiting point was Bangor before returning to Llandudno and Blaenau - possibly the first visit of Class 20s to Bangor.

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20153 and 20165 pass Bangor signal box whilst running round the special train.

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Attached to the other end, they propel the train out of Platform 3 prior to a reversal in Belmont tunnel.

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Drawing the train forward into Platform 2.

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Awaiting departure, standing on the Caernarfon Road bridge.