Diesels in Carmarthenshire ~ Compilation 15 

Ha..ha...indeed Steve, if this Country had that much snow, I doubt if we would cope anyway.

@@robmasterman Do you have any idea what they were doing, Bob? Was it just a test or training run?

Thanks very much both, your support and kind comments mean a great deal...Best wishes...Bob

They occasionally make these test runs Wayne, to make sure that they are working well, just in case they are ever needed...If we had the amount of snow that you get over there, they wouldn't cope!!

They were tested once a year Dave, unfortunately there are not based in South Wales any more....Not that we get much snow anyway!...Regards...Bob

True Merv, and that's why I must always behave myself.

Thanks very much, on these Snow Plough Test runs, there was a cut out on the plough for the Driver to have limited vision. but there also had to be a second person in the cab for signal sighting etc.

Thanks Austin, it seems unreal to be able to travel without restrictions, however there's nothing to go out and enjoy, the preserved lines remain closed. A large section of the Central Wales Line has been closed due to a major fault with a river bridge at Pontarddulais...Things can oinly get better!

Being on the Coast Ken, we get even less, but it's good when these ploughs are out on test....Regards...Bob

Thank you as always Simon.

There's rarely a need for them, but these runs are to ensure they are working, should the need ever arise.

It was Prince Charles on this occasion, thanks as always...Bob

Thanks Brian, the Snow Ploughs were based at Cardiff and Margam for use anywhere in South Wales should they be needed. However, they are no longer here, as I'm sure you're aware, heavy snowfall is a rare occurrence in this part of the World....Best wishes...Bob

My pleasure Martin.

Thanks Chris, seeing the Snow Ploughs out on a test run is a rare treat....Best wishes...Bob