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Built in 1902, works number 780 she is the sister engine to Holy War (No 779). She worked at the Dinorwic Quarries until about 1960. She was then used for spare parts at the quarry and purchased as a source of spare parts by the then owner of Holy War. In 1977 the remaining parts were gathered together at the Bala Lake Railway.

In 1987 the remains were purchased by Chris Scott and work started on restoration. The remains were later moved to the owners garage, the Ffestiniog Railway and then to the Leighton Buzzard Railway who agreed to finance the new boiler. Alice returned to steam in 1994.

Alice

Alice seen at Kirhaugh Station on the Tynsdale Railway, with the driver attending to the fire.
Alic at the Festiniog Railway
Hunslet Alice visiting the Ffestiniog Railway in 1994, pictured at Boston Lodge sidings with a typical rake of slate wagons, Copyright on picture belongs to David Othen as stated.

Alice moved permanently to the Bala Lake Railway in October 2003. Owner Chris Scott has been  working on Alice since arriving at The Bala Railway, the boiler has been lifted and subject to statutory boiler tests it was ready for the 2004 season. the 2004 press releases stated the loco is to be repainted into a new black livery.
Alice at Bala Lake Railway
Pictured above is Alice taking water by kind permission of Graham Symms in 2004.
Alice at Bala Lake Railway
On Saturday 9th July 2005 during that lovely weather Graham Symms accompanied a friend to Bala once more, this time to travel behind Alice. Needless to say he took a few more pictures, above is when Alice is running around the train at Llanwchllyn. Pictured above is Alice taking water by kind permission of Graham Symms.
Alice at Bala Lake Railway
Again during Saturday 9th July 2005 during that lovely weather Graham Symms took another pictures, this is when Alice is running around the train at Bala. Pictured above is Alice taking water by kind permission of Graham Symms.

 

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