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Posted on October 4, 2018 by Carol Younger

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Posted @withregram • @mikeyb1306 Another #throwback pic: Blanche in the woods during the summer.

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Steamy!😍 #bestrailwayintheworld #steam #railway

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Who’s for some of this?🤔#alco #mountaineer #b

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One year ago today - Russell and Baldwin 608 at Be

One year ago today - Russell and Baldwin 608 at Beddgelert👌 #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

Posted @withregram • @becsterdotcom Helo biwtiff

Posted @withregram • @becsterdotcom Helo biwtiffyl! Fy hoff injan - Merddin Emrys - yn sefyll yn y glaw yn Tan y Bwlch. Tynnwyd y llun yma yn ystod y Penwythnos Bygones @festrail - fidio ar YouTube!

Hello beautiful! My favourite locomotive- Merddin Emrys - sitting in the rain at Tan y Bwlch. This photo was taken during the @ffestiniogwelshhighland - video is on YouTube now!

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Posted @withregram • @rebeccakitchin A portrait

Posted @withregram • @rebeccakitchin A portrait of ‘Welsh Pony - Autumn gold’ going back towards Boston a Lodge after a hard days work pulling passenger trains to Tan y Bwlch from Porthmadog Harbour Station. The autumn rain is coming in off the sea. If there’s enough interest, I am thinking of a limited number of prints. PM if you’re interested 🙂 #ffestiniograilway #bestrailwayintheworld #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailway #welshponyloco #englandengine #watercolour #artistrebeccakitchin #illustrator #welshartist #welshart #porthmadog

A MESSAGE OF THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT… This

A MESSAGE OF THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT…

This afternoon, the last train of our revised summer service departed Harbour Station, signalling the end of what has been a whirlwind few months since our reopening on the 20th of July.

During this period, we have been delighted to share two new services with you all; a ‘Heritage Service’ on our Ffestiniog Railway between Porthmadog – Tan Y Bwlch and a ‘Back to Beddgelert’ service on our Welsh Highland Railway between Caernarfon – Beddgelert.

Our ‘Heritage Service’ allowed customers to join us for a journey back in time to discover what trains were like in Victorian times, the Roaring Twenties or the Swinging Sixties on board our heritage carriages.

Whilst our ‘Back to Beddgelert’ service allowed customers to select their own Food and Drink Hamper before enjoying a grand day out from Caernarfon to Beddgelert.

These new services have proved hugely popular and we are very grateful for all the positive feedback we have received. We are glad that our reopening could provide a ray of joy during these most challenging of times.

We would also like to offer a huge thanks to all our staff, volunteers, members and supporters who have worked tirelessly throughout this period to keep our Railway steaming.

Your unwavering dedication and generosity during these difficult times has highlighted all that is great about our Railway.

Whilst uncertainty clouds the upcoming months, we have found great reassurance in your ever-present support and remain more determined than ever to reignite our Railway in what we hope will be a brighter future.

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WELSH ‘FIREBREAK’ LOCKDOWN: SERVICES POSTPONED

WELSH ‘FIREBREAK’ LOCKDOWN: SERVICES POSTPONED ANNOUNCEMENT…

This afternoon, the Welsh First Minister announced a ‘firebreak' lockdown, due to begin at 18:00 on Friday, 23rd October until Monday, 9th November.

In line with government regulations, we will not be running train services from the 23rd October onwards.

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The 11:00 ‘Back to Beddgelert’ service on Wednesday, 21st October will be our final service on the Welsh Highland Railway prior to the ‘firebreak’ lockdown.

The 14:20 ‘Heritage Trains’ service on Thursday, 22nd October will be our final service on the Ffestiniog Railway prior to the ‘firebreak’ lockdown.

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Caernarfon Station’s Café De Winton and the station shop will close at 16:00 on Wednesday, 21st October.

The station shop at Porthmadog Harbour Station will close at 15:00 Friday, 23rd October.

Please note, up until these closure times and dates, all our establishments will be operating under regular working hours.

Further announcements on the closing dates of both Spooner’s and Tearooms at Tan-Y-Bwlch will be made shortly.

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The commercial side of the railway will be closed until Monday, 9th November at the earliest, with the exception of the online shop.

We are as yet unable to comment on what will happen following the culmination of this ‘firebreak’ lockdown.

The developing situation will be kept under constant review, with a further announcement being made in due course.

We urge everyone to adhere to these new Government regulations.

Thanks for you continued support.

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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS...

We don't only sell railway items in our shops. We've just received a fresh delivery of this lovely book which keen gardeners (or those who simply like visiting beautiful gardens) will enjoy.

The Great Gardens of Wales
by Tony Russell
£15.99

With a Foreword by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 'The Great Gardens of Wales' is an inspirational celebration of Wales’ finest gardens, ranging from national icons such as Bodnant, Powis Castle and the National Botanic Garden of Wales, to lesser known gems including Dyffryn Fernant, Plas Cadnant and Veddw House Garden.

In all there are 50 gardens to enjoy within this book, all superbly brought to life by Tony Russell’s informative and evocative text and stunning photography. Every garden featured is open to visitors at some point during each year.

'The Great Gardens of Wales' is essential reading for those planning to visit Wales, as well as those lucky enough to live within this beautiful part of the British Isles. It has long been said that one of the best kept secrets in Wales is its gardens - well that secret is now well and truly out of the bag!

Tony Russell’s career with gardens, plants and trees has taken him all over the UK from Snowdonia in North Wales, to the Lake District, the New Forest in Hampshire and then to Gloucestershire where he was Head Forester at Westonbirt The National Arboretum for 14 years. He returned to Snowdonia in 2013, where he now lives and gardens on the flanks of the Moelwyn mountains just inland from Portmeirion. Widely recognised as one of Britain’s leading experts on trees, shrubs and gardens, he has appeared regularly on both TV and radio.

Card Covers : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 1838136401
ISBN-13 : 978-1838136406
Dimensions : 21 x 1.2 x 21 cm
Publisher : Destination UK Ltd; First edition (31 Aug. 2020)

Buy in person from our gift shop at Harbour Station (open 10:00-15:00 Wednesday-Saturday) or online from the webshop @ bit.ly/3nKdAXE
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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS...

Another seasonal stalwart - a pictorial calendar for the coming year. Despite living in a 'digital' world, these are always popular and make ideal presents or a treat for your own wall..!

We have now sold out of the F&WHR 2021 calendar, but still have a range of scenic photographic and poster art options to choose from. If you're missing North Wales, or want to add a splash of colour to brighten up your day, these are perfect choices...

Buy in person from our gift shop at Harbour Station (open 10:00-15:00 Wednesday-Saturday) or online from the webshop @ bit.ly/2J3PO9M
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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS...

'Tis the season to be - writing Christmas Cards. So, as usual, we have commissioned two new card designs depicting festive scenes on the F&WHR.

The Ffestiniog Railway card shows Double Fairlie 'David Lloyd George' approaching Boston Lodge Halt, under the close scrutiny of Robin Redbreast. The second card features the Welsh Highland Railway and depicts a busy Santa Train scene at Caernarfon Station with Garratt No.143 being admired by onlookers.

Available in packs of 10 cards and envelopes (five of each design) with bilingual seasonal messages inside. £5.50 a pack.

Buy in person from our gift shop at Harbour Station (open 10:00-15:00 Wednesday-Saturday) or online from the webshop @ bit.ly/35Uq7Bv
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COUNTING DOWN TO CHRISTMAS...

It's that time of year, when people start scratching their head to come up with ideas for Christmas presents. OK, there are always a few who will have sorted out their list, but most of us aren't like that - so...

We've put our heads together and created a small collection of themed gift sets that can be ordered via our web shop for home delivery - to you or to the person you want to receive the gift set. We even have gift-wrapping options to make life even easier for you...

At present there are four gift sets to choose from:
1 - Counting Sheep - contains items ranging from jewellery to cute character ornaments.
2 - Board Games - contains a variety of classic games and puzzles to provide hours of fun.
3 - Train Driver - a collection of items to interest and entertain the young train driver of the future.
4 - Welsh Dragon - featuring Welsh Weave gift products, all bearing Celtic designs and 'Y Ddraig Goch.

Full details of the contents of each gift set are available on our webshop. Just click the link below:
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NEW - IN STOCK...

‘Victorian Slate: Product and Manufacturers in Gwynedd and Beyond’ by Pred Hughes
£15.00

A4 paperback
72 pages, incl. covers
Bilingual text

The book broadly explains what other manufacturing industries used slate - for a variety of products, rather than just for roofing. It contains many interesting photos and contemporary documents which illustrate the onset of the industrial revolution, describing what happened during the 19th Century in Caernarfonshire and Meirionnydd as the slate industry rapidly grew to roof the ever growing towns and villages of the UK, as well as the far reaches of the British Empire.

The book takes a look at other slate products, their manufacturers - who were mostly independent from the quarries and mines - and their premises. The output from these yards include slate tanks/vats for home, farms and industries, door and window sills, lavatories/urinals, flooring, shelving, snooker, billiard and bagatelle beds, memorial head stones, kerbs and tombs, church altars, mantle clocks and fire surrounds.

This is the second book written by Pred Hughes, his first was called ‘Foundries Amidst the Slate Industry of North West Wales’ printed in 2015. This book again shows Pred’s passion for the history of Victorian industry in the area. Pred is a local historian with a deep interest in slate quarrying and mining in North Wales having worked in the slate industry in Blaenau Ffestiniog and Dyffryn Nantlle for 22 years.
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