21st October 2001 and 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland" is out on the coast again.
Out of the tunnel
by the Colwyn Bay Hotel and leaning onto the curve as it galloped
towards Colwyn Bay station.
It looks fantastic from any angle.
The privileged way
to travel.
Llanfairfechan Station this time
and the Stanier Pacific almost leapt over the top of the rise
to the delight of the large crowd that had gathered on the platforms
and bridge. Children are mesmerised.
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