Corris Railway No 10: Brand New Falcon Steam Locomotive - First Passenger Trains in the Dulas Valley

The Corris Railway's new build steam locomotive No 10 was finally delivered to the line at the end of August 2023, having been over 12 years in the building and costing over four hundred thousand pounds.
On Friday 8th September 2023, a special running session for held for supporters of the project and (as a long-term monthly contributor to the project), I was delighted to be able to attend for the first ever passenger trains hauled by No 10. This is my video of the day, and a sight myself (and many more) have been waiting a long time to see... the Corris Railway's own Falcon loco at work hauling passengers in the Dulas valley.
Public passenger trains with No 10 (the World's newest steam locomotive... for now at least!) commence from Sat 9th September 2023.
For more information on No 10, visit: www.corris.co.uk/the-future/falcon-locomotive/
For more info on the Corris Railway, to see when No 10 is running, and to book your tickets, check www.corris.co.uk/

[@craigpimlott204]

I live in Corris village ..love to hear the engine and whistle when she’s running..

[@FortheLoveofSteam]

Wonderful to hear, I really wish I lived closer!

[@cncshrops]

Sun, steam and shiny paintwork. Tranquility of a Welsh valley. Beautiful, thank you.

[@FortheLoveofSteam]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. It's a lovely loco and a wonderful line!

[@dfishpool7052]

What a great idyllic part of the country and what a great little railway - hope to visit later this year. Congratulations to all concerned with reviving and runnng this gem of a line.

[@darreno9874]

Congratulations to the Corris railway, what a beautiful new loco. God bless

[@kevfrombutterley]

A great achievement by the Corris Railway and their supporters. Well done!

[@thesovereignsudrian]

I love that the TR video was being filmed at the same time, i see liz and chris over there @9:11

[@FortheLoveofSteam]

Yeah, I almost filmed them filming their video, but thought it might be a bit weird!

[@hywelroberts1653]

I literally went over excited when I found out that Corris Railway No.10 was completed. And I wish her best of luck in the beginning of her life

[@FortheLoveofSteam]

I was overjoyed when I got the letter of invitation. Such a wonderful sight!

[@peterdawson2645]

Wonderful footage on an untypical Welsh day. Gutted I wasn't there due to a prior engagement at the cricket, but delighted for all at the Corris.

[@FortheLoveofSteam]

Thank you, shame you couldn't be there as it was a great day and wonderful to see!

[@vrodguysweden]

Never thought I would use the word cute to describe a train but I think it’s very fitting!

[@Torpdoctor]

Lovely loco ,lovely railway .well done to everyone involved.

[@FortheLoveofSteam]

Absolutely, it's a superb achievement!

[@JBTEvans]

Really well filmed, enjoyable viewing!

[@FortheLoveofSteam]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@jackminett768]

Exceptional videos as always, please keep up the good work

[@FortheLoveofSteam]

Yes, plenty more videos to come! Thank you so much for the kind words, it means a lot

[@jackminett768]

@@FortheLoveofSteam thank you for the reply, this video honestly makes me feel I was there (I was supposed to go but other things got in the way)

[@dustpanandthebrush5293]

She's at home already

[@colin125gwr]

brilliant

[@modelrailfan37]

Awesome!

[@FortheLoveofSteam]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@laurenceskinnerton73]

Nice.

[@LindseyTate13]

I would love to see her

[@FortheLoveofSteam]

It's a lovely loco on a wonderful railway

[@buffplums]

11:07 is that the fat controller in his top hat dashing into the signal box 😂

[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

Wow

[@TobysTrains]

Once coach 24 and southern extension is done the could do a double train day on galas

[@FortheLoveofSteam]

Yes, that will be something to look forward to! Just need to get that embankment and bridge built first...

[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

8:10

[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

They should name #10 Hughes Falcon, and #7 Kerr Stuart

[@robertcharlessceats3647]

I don't see any coal so how are these things fired up to create steam ?

[@FortheLoveofSteam]

It does indeed burn coal, the coal bunker is inside the cab on the far side from the entrance