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Posted on October 4, 2018 by Carol Younger

Getting closer to having the tiles fitted!

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‘Merddin Emrys’ was the first loco to be built

‘Merddin Emrys’ was the first loco to be built at Boston Lodge Works. ‘James Spooner’ will be the latest. #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #bestrailwayintheworld #ffestiniograilway #festiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #nlhf #heritage #volunteers #engineering #steam #scenery #snowdonia #wonderfulplaces #gonorthwales #visitwales #wales #cymru #eryri #locomotives #worldheritagesite

We are delighted to announce that the Ffestiniog &

We are delighted to announce that the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (FFWHR) has been successful in its application for a £3.1million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

This is a momentous occasion for our railway and is the culmination of years of hard work by our staff and volunteers, developing this outstanding application.

An additional £900,000 of matched funding for this three-and-a-half-year project, will be provided by supporters.

FFWHR General Manager, Paul Lewin said;

“We would like to thank everyone who has played a part in the success of this application, it has been a huge collective effort and one in which we can all take great pride.”

We now look forward to making our visions a reality thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Full announcement available on our website.

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Rydym yn falch iawn o gyhoeddi bod Rheilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri (RhFfE) wedi bod yn llwyddiannus yn eu cais am grant o £3.1 miliwn gan Gronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol (CTLG).

Mae hwn yn achlysur pwysig i'n rheilffordd ac mae'n hanterth blynyddoedd o waith caled gan ein staff a'n gwirfoddolwyr, i ddatblygu'r cais rhagorol hwn.

Bydd cefnogwyr yn darparu £900,000 ychwanegol o gyllid cyfatebol ar gyfer y prosiect tair blynedd a hanner hwn.

Dywedodd Rheolwr Cyffredinol RhFfE, Paul Lewin;

“Hoffem ddiolch i bawb sydd wedi chwarae rhan yn llwyddiant y cais hwn, mae wedi bod yn ymdrech tîm enfawr ac yn un y gallwn ni i gyd ymfalchio ynddo.”

Rydym nawr yn edrych ymlaen at wneud ein gweledigaethau'n wirionedd, diolch i’r Gronfa Treftadaeth Loteri Genedlaethol.

Cyhoeddiad llawn ar gael ar ein gwefan Prosiect CTLG, cliciwch ar y linc uchod.

‘Lyd’ with the supporters train at Tan y Bwlch

‘Lyd’ with the supporters train at Tan y Bwlch. #lyd #manningwardle #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #ffestiniograilway #bestrailwayintheworld #steam #scenery #snowdonia #volunteers #heritage #gonorthwales #visitwales #wales #cymru

Off to Blaenau again. #merrdinemrys #doublefairlie

Off to Blaenau again. #merrdinemrys #doublefairlie #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #bestrailwayintheworld #bygones #steam #scenery #snowdonia #volunteer #heritage #gonorthwales #visitwales #wales #cymru

‘Lyd’ returning from Beddgelert this afternoon

‘Lyd’ returning from Beddgelert this afternoon. #lyd #manningwardle #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #bestrailwayintheworld #steam #scenery #snowdonia #heritage #volunteer #visitwales #gonorthwales #wales #cymru

Posted @withregram • @cjp1959 Evening photograph

Posted @withregram • @cjp1959 Evening photography session at Minffordd Station today - very atmospheric✨ #bestrailwayintheworld #steam #railway #train #snowdonia #wales #ilovewales #ffestiniog #welshhighland #loco #locomotive #victorian #wonderfulplaces #uk #holiday #heritage #gwynedd #cymru #mountains #transport #steamengine #engine #engineering #northwalestagram #northwales #gosnowdonia #snowdonia360 #thisismywales

'Blanche' at Minffordd. #ffestiniogandwelshhighla

'Blanche' at Minffordd.

#ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #ffestiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #bestrailwayintheworld #steam #scenery #snowdonia #slate #sunshine #qualitytime #heartofsnowdonia #visitwales #blueskythinking #volunteering #heritage #engineering #heritagelotteryfund #bostonlodgeworks #wonderfulplaces #northwales #mountains #lakes #sky #DiscoverNorthWales #DarganfodyGogledd

WE HAVE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE HERE AT TH

WE HAVE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE HERE AT THE RAILWAY...

Autumn is here and we have a selection of job opportunities available here at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways.

There are currently jobs available in various departments including Infrastructure and Catering.

If you want to be part of the continuing success story that is the FF&WHR and work within one of the most scenic areas in the UK with a diverse group of people all dedicated to keeping the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways steaming into the future, please see our jobs page for more details!

Click here to view full job descriptions and to complete an application form: www.festrail.co.uk/jobs

MAE GENNYM NI SWYDDI NEWYDD AR GAEL YMA YN Y RHEILFFORDD...

Mae'r Hydref yma ac mae gennym ddetholiad o swyddi ar gael yma yn Reilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri.

Ar hyn o bryd mae swyddi ar gael mewn adrannau gwahanol gan gynnwys Seilwaith ac Arlwyo.

Os ydych chi eisiau bod yn rhan o stori lwyddiant barhaus RHFfE a gweithio mewn un o ardaloedd mwyaf golygfaol y DU gyda grŵp amrywiol o bobl sydd i gyd yn ymroddedig i gadw Rheilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri yn stemio i fewn i'r dyfodol, gwelwch ein tudalen swyddi am ragor o fanylion!

Cliciwch ar y 'link' uchod i weld disgrifiadau swydd llawn ac i lenwi ffurflen gais.

Posted @withregram • @becsterdotcom Fairlie Dwbl

Posted @withregram • @becsterdotcom Fairlie Dwbl @festrail yn mynd drwy Penrhyn wrth dynnu’r gwasanaeth “Tywysog Mynydd”.

Ond pa Fairlie Dwbl ydi o? 🤔

A Double Fairlie passing through Penrhyn whilst working the “Mountain Prince” service.

But which Double Fairlie is it? 🤔

#DoubleFairlie #Penrhyn #Penrhyndeudraeth #RheilfforddFfestiniog #FfestiniogRailway #RheilfforddOrauYnYByd #BestRailwayInTheWorld #SteamTrain #SteamTrainLife #HeritageRailway #Eryri #Snowdonia #Eryri360 #Snowdonia360
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A portrait of David Lloyd George. #ffestiniogandw

A portrait of David Lloyd George.

#ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #ffestiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #bestrailwayintheworld #steam #scenery #snowdonia #slate #sunshine #qualitytime #heartofsnowdonia #visitwales #blueskythinking #volunteering #heritage #engineering #heritagelotteryfund #bostonlodgeworks #wonderfulplaces #northwales #mountains #lakes #sky #DiscoverNorthWales #DarganfodyGogledd

Garratt 87 with the goods train. #87 #Garratt #ff

Garratt 87 with the goods train.

#87 #Garratt #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #ffestiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #bestrailwayintheworld #steam #scenery #snowdonia #slate #sunshine #qualitytime #heartofsnowdonia #visitwales #blueskythinking #volunteering #heritage #engineering #heritagelotteryfund #bostonlodgeworks #wonderfulplaces #northwales #mountains #lakes #sky #DiscoverNorthWales #DarganfodyGogledd

Garratt 130 on a freight train, also on Plas y Nan

Garratt 130 on a freight train, also on Plas y Nant bridge.

#130 #Garratt #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #ffestiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #bestrailwayintheworld #steam #scenery #snowdonia #slate #sunshine #qualitytime #heartofsnowdonia #visitwales #blueskythinking #volunteering #heritage #engineering #heritagelotteryfund #bostonlodgeworks #wonderfulplaces #northwales #mountains #lakes #sky #DiscoverNorthWales #DarganfodyGogledd

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DIOLCH I'R GRONFA TREFTADAETH LOTERI GENEDLAETHOL...

Mae wedi bod yn ddiwrnod cofiadwy yma ar Rheilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri!

Rydym nawr yn edrych ymlaen at wneud ein gweledigaethau'n wirionedd, diolch i’r @HeritageFundCYM

Cyhoeddiad llawn yma; https://bit.ly/3lI5RLm

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THANKS TO THE NATIONAL LOTTERY HERITAGE FUND...

It's been a memorable day here at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways!

We now look forward to making our visions a reality, thanks to @HeritageFundUK

Full announcement available here; https://bit.ly/3lI5RLm

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SEREMONI CYHOEDDIAD GRANT £3.1 MILIWN CTLG…

Bore 'ma, gwnaethom gyhoeddiad swyddogol bod ein cais wedi bod yn llwyddiannus yng Ngweithdai Boston Lodge.

Diolch i'r cyfranogwyr a'r mynychwyr, ac am yr holl negeseuon llongyfarchiadau.

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NLHF £3.1 MILLION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT CEREMONY…

This morning, we made the official announcement of our successful application at Boston Lodge Works!

Thank you to all who participated and attended and for all the messages of congratulations.

Full story: https://bit.ly/3lI5RLm

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Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol @HeritageFundCYM·

Diolch @CambrianNews for covering today's announcement of the £3.1 million #NationalLottery award for @festrail https://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/article.cfm?id=137682&headline=Incredible%20%C2%A33.1%20million%20lottery%20boost%20for%20heritage%20railway§ionIs=news&searchyear=2021

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A VIDEO SUMMARY OF OUR BYGONES WEEKEND... 🎥Take a look at some of the best footage from our recent Bygones Weekend!--------------------------CRYNODEB FIDEO O'N PENWYTHNOS 'BYGONES'... 🎥Cymerwch olwg ar rai o'n lluniau fideo gorau o'n Penwythnos 'Bygones' diweddar! ... See MoreSee Less

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8th to 10th October saw The F&WHR having some fun playing trains after all the hard work of the last year,

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THANKS TO THE NATIONAL LOTTERY HERITAGE FUND...It's been a memorable day here at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways!We now look forward to making our visions a reality, thanks to National Lottery Heritage Fund Full announcement available on our NLHF Project website; nlhfproject.festrail.co.uk/ffestiniog-welsh-highland-railways-secure-3-1-million-grant-from-the-n... ------------------------------DIOLCH I'R GRONFA TREFTADAETH LOTERI GENEDLAETHOL...Mae wedi bod yn ddiwrnod cofiadwy yma ar Reilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri!Rydym nawr yn edrych ymlaen at wneud ein gweledigaethau'n wirionedd, diolch i’r Gronfa Treftadaeth Loteri Genedlaethol.Cyhoeddiad llawn ar gael ar ein gwefan Prosiect CTLG; cliciwch ar y linc uchod. ... See MoreSee Less

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NLHF £3.1 MILLION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT CEREMONY AT BOSTON LODGE…We were delighted to share the fantastic news with you all earlier today that our railway had been successful in its application for a £3.1million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).This morning, we made the official announcement of our successful application at Boston Lodge Works, with staff, volunteers, NLHF representatives, members of the press and various invited guests present to celebrate this historic achievement.Our General Manager; Paul Lewin, NLHF Committee Member for Wales; David Robinson and Trustee of the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways Trust; Dafydd Gwyn spoke about the significance of this achievement and the many and opportunities it would create for both our railway and the local community.Thank you to all who attended the ceremony and for all the messages of support and congratulations. Full announcement available on our NLHF Project website; nlhfproject.festrail.co.uk/ffestiniog-welsh-highland-railways-secure-3-1-million-grant-from-the-n... ------------------------------SEREMONI CYHOEDDIAD GRANT £3.1 MILIWN CTLG YN BOSTON LODGE…Roeddem yn falch iawn o rannu'r newyddion gwych gyda chi i gyd yn gynharach heddiw bod ein rheilffordd wedi bod yn llwyddiannus yn ei gais am grant o £3.1 miliwn gan y Gronfa Treftadaeth Loteri Genedlaethol (CTLG).Bore 'ma, gwnaethom gyhoeddiad swyddogol bod ein cais wedi bod yn llwyddiannus yng Ngweithdai Boston Lodge, gyda staff, gwirfoddolwyr, cynrychiolwyr CTLG, aelodau o'r wasg ac amryw o westeion gwahoddedig yn bresennol i ddathlu'r cyflawniad hanesyddol hwn.Siaradodd ein Rheolwr Cyffredinol; Paul Lewin, Aelod o Bwyllgor Cymru y CTLG; David Robinson a Ymddiriedolwr Ymddiriedolaeth Rheilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri; Dafydd Gwyn am arwyddocâd y cyflawniad hwn a'r llu o gyfleoedd y byddai'n eu greu i'n rheilffordd a'r gymuned leol.Diolch i bawb a ddaeth i'r seremoni ac am yr holl negeseuon o gefnogaeth a llongyfarchiadau.Cyhoeddiad llawn ar gael ar ein gwefan Prosiect CTLG, cliciwch y linc uchod. ... See MoreSee Less

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Timeline PhotosWe’re very proud to announce today that it’s ‘full steam ahead’ for the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways as it is getting a £3.1 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.This is a boost for the railways’ plans to attract up to 250,000 visitors every year and provide work, training and volunteering opportunities for the local community.The £3,144,000 will also fund the restoration of buildings including the Boston Lodge Works which is in the Guinness Book of Records as the ‘oldest railway workshop in continuous operation’.The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highlands Railways became part of the UNESCO Slate Heritage of Northwest Wales World Heritage Site in July, and currently brings in up to 200,000 visitors a year. www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/full-steam-ahead-ffestiniog-welsh-highland-railways ... See MoreSee Less

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