LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” approaches Blaenau Tunnel with the first five coaches of the Railway Touring Company’s 1Z43 08.20 Preston to Blaenau Ffestiniog “The Welsh Mountaineer” after having stalled at Pont-y-Pant and having to leave two coaches at Betws-y-Coed. (Photo not uploaded for any pictorial merit due to the lighting conditions. It's merely a record shot.)

LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” passes Roman Bridge station with the rear two coaches of the Railway Touring Company’s 1Z43 08.20 Preston to Blaenau Ffestiniog “The Welsh Mountaineer” after having stalled at Pont-y-Pant and having to return to Betws-y-Coed to collect these two.

LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” approaches Blaenau Tunnel with Railway Touring Company’s return 1Z45 16.11 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Preston “The Welsh Mountaineer”.

LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” approaches Blaenau Tunnel with Railway Touring Company’s return 1Z45 16.11 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Preston “The Welsh Mountaineer”.

LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” enters Blaenau Tunnel with Railway Touring Company’s return 1Z45 16.11 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Preston “The Welsh Mountaineer”.