Lyd2's on the Welsh Highland Railway ®/ Rheilffordd Uchildir Cymru

The most powerful 2' gauge Diesel Locomotives in Britain

The Welsh Highland RailwayClick here for the full Welsh Highland Railway/ Rheilffordd Uchildir Cymru WWW site


Number Built Works No
Lyd2-58 1977 23387
Lyd2-60 1977 23389 'Eryri'
Lyd2-069 1980 24051 formerly LP Lyd2-08

How did they get there?


Lyd2's 069, 60 & 58
Lyd2's 069, 60 & 58 at Gelerts Farm Works

Lyd2 & BR Sprinter
The size of an Lyd2 can clearly be seen, by comparing it with the passing Sprinter.

Lyd2-069 is coupled up to its train Lyd2-069 at Gelerts Farm Lyd2-069 at Portmadog (WHR) Station
Lyd2-069 is coupled up to its train at Pen-y-Mount Lyd2-069 awaits its passengers at Gelerts Farm Halt Lyd2-069, ready for its next journey at Porthmadog (WHR) Station

Photo: Nigel Hanwell
Lyd2-60 pulls a train load of ex-RNAD Vans in 1993 The only thing than makes an Lyd2 look normal sized… a South African NG15 !

3 Lyd2's 3 Lyd2's and NG15
The 3 Lyd2's are lined up in the viewing area at Gelerts Farm Narrow Gauge power on the Welsh Highland: 3 Lyd2's and an NG15

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