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Ratty is on his way home!

Posted on January 2, 2019January 2, 2019 by Carol Younger

He was loaded onto the waggon this morning.

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Brand new this year, replica Ashbury coach 21 awai

Beautiful or what?😍#merddinemrys #bestrailwayin

Beautiful or what?😍#merddinemrys #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

Must sort out that overhanging tree 🤔🙂 #best

Must sort out that overhanging tree 🤔🙂 #bestrailwayintheworld #steam #railway #train #snowdonia #wales #ilovewales #ffestiniog #welshhighland #loco #locomotive #victorian #wonderfulplaces #uk #holiday #heritage #gwynedd #cymru #mountains #transport #steamengine #railroad #engine #engineering #northwalestagram #northwales #gosnowdonia #snowdonia360

First time at the original Welsh Highland Railway

First time at the original Welsh Highland Railway water tower at Beddgelert today.

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2020 is not turning out the way we would ever have

2020 is not turning out the way we would ever have expected - and it is causing us to continually review our plans for train services and events. As a result, we have decided that it is impossible for us to run our Victorian Vintage Weekend in the style we have all become used to - so, we are cancelling the event...

Instead, we are replacing it with a simpler, more Covid-aware 'Bygones Weekend’. This will feature Heritage trains, passenger and goods - with seats on all trains being pre-booked in the same fashion as our current service trains to Tan-y-Bwlch...

Please Note: this will not be a costumed event, there will be no sideshows / stalls, strict Covid-19 compliant measures will be in place (please bring your face masks etc), access to main stations will be limited to ticket holders - but we will be doing our very best to lay on a weekend that maximises the enjoyment of our railway's rich heritage...

Final details are being worked out at the present moment, so please bear with us for a few more days. We will post further information on Facebook and our website as soon as possible, so keep your eyes peeled to find out how we intend to bring the past to life, 2020 fashion..!

Welsh Pony drifts around Tank Curve on it’s way

Welsh Pony drifts around Tank Curve on it’s way back from Tanygrisiau today (this was a special members-only train - public services are still terminating at Tan y Bwlch). #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

Views of Dduallt Station - Currently not seeing re

Views of Dduallt Station - Currently not seeing regular train services, but we look forward to returning here once we’re able to 🙂 #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

Campbell’s Platform - A picturesque halt 🙂 #b

Campbell’s Platform - A picturesque halt 🙂 #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

This is the train you need to ride on this summer!

This is the train you need to ride on this summer! - Prince heads through the woods en route from Porthmadog to Tan y Bwlch station. Link to book in bio👍🏼 #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

Merddin Emrys this morning - First trip out this y

Merddin Emrys this morning - First trip out this year! #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

Arriving at Rhyd Ddu. #ffestiniogandwelshhighland

Arriving at Rhyd Ddu.

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Three England engines in steam together at Tan y B

Three England engines in steam together at Tan y Bwlch - When was the last time this happened? #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

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STEAM INTO THE MOUNTAINS...

We've been very busy over the summer, but things are a little quieter now. So, this is an ideal time to enjoy a scenic trip on the Welsh Highland Railway, through Snowdonia's mountains to picturesque Beddgelert...

More info @ https://bit.ly/2RK5VdW

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TUNE IN TO ITV NEWS WALES THIS EVENING...

We will be featuring on @ITVWales tonight as we discuss the running of our services during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The segment will feature during the ITV News Wales at 18:00 this evening!

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'BYGONES WEEKEND': 9th-11th October...

This will feature many of the familiar aspects of our usual vintage weekends, in particular our heritage trains - passenger and goods - but with seats on all trains being pre-booked...

Further details available @
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NEW: 'ADVENTURES IN NORTH WALES' PODCASTs...

'Go North Wales' - the official North Wales Tourist Information Site - has launched a series of podcasts in which Megan Llyn explores North Wales. Episode 3 features N.W. Wales & the F&WHR... More information @
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Tan y Bwlch station yesterday. I am definitely not a train geek, my life has just led me here - beautiful steam engines, stunning locations and great nostalgia @festrail @cjparry #Snowdonia

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STEAM INTO THE MOUNTAINS...

We've had a very busy few weeks over the summer, with virtually every train on the Welsh Highland Railway being fully booked. However, with the main holiday season over, this is now an ideal time to enjoy a leisurely, scenic trip through the mountains to the picturesque village of Beddgelert...

Come and enjoy the many colours of the Welsh landscape, as they begin their Autumn transformation from verdant greens to purple heathers and russet leaves. Climbing from the coast, through winding valleys and across the slopes of Snowdon, you'll see a stunning variety of scenery along the way. Make the most of a Welsh 'staycation' and come for a train ride you'll always remember..!

Book online NOW @ bit.ly/2PYGgx5 - and don't miss our special Hamper service, with treats for you to enjoy during your journey.

Further information on our trains to Beddgelert - bit.ly/2PREY70

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SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THE WEEKEND - BLUE or GREEN..?

Everyone has their favourite small locomotive, but some of ours have been hiding away this year. Therefore, we have decided to bring a couple out to play next weekend (26th/27th September). We're telling you now, because this will be a special experience for a lucky few - so you will need to be quick off the mark to book a trip to Tan-y-Bwlch behind your favourite..!

'BRITOMART' will work the 12:10 and 15:25 services on Saturday 26th September.

'LILLA' will be in charge of the 12:10 and 15:25 services on Sunday 27th September.

Limited to just EIGHT compartments per train - we recommend you reserve your seats as soon as possible. Book online NOW @ bit.ly/3etzaug

* NOTE: Seats are available at the moment, but may well sell out as demand increases. If a particular train does not show on the bookings system it has sold out...
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For a bit of additional fun, why not show which is your favourite loco of the two by giving the relevant photo a (y)...

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SUNNY SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

This is a marvellous time of the year - there's a slight chill in the air, but the sun is out and shining brightly. In other words, it's a perfect day for a train ride - and, luckily for you, we have seats available on this afternoon's trains..!

To reserve your seats on the 13:15 ('Blanche') or 14:20 ('Linda') departures, book online NOW @ bit.ly/3etzaug

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Another great photo from Phil Waterfield, looking down the Gwyrfai valley from the hillside near Rhyd Ddu...

We used one of Phil's photographs on this year's Welsh Highland Railway leaflet - sadly, it didn't get seen as much as we had hoped..! ... See MoreSee Less

A long way from Africa.

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Unsurprisingly even a chill wind cannot force any hint of exhaust from Welsh Highland Garratt No 87, taking it very easy on the daily train service from Caernarvon to Bedgellert, seen on the climb to Rhyd Ddu.

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Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is with James Trebinski.

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'OH, WE DO LIKE TO BE...'

...beside the seaside, as 'David Lloyd George' steams across the Cob embankment on a brilliantly sunny morning with the 11:05 train to Tan-y-Bwlch.

We still have seats available on the this afternoon's 13:15 and 14:20 trains, pulled by 'Linda' and 'David Lloyd George' respectively. So, if you're in the area and want to see Snowdonia at its best - come for a train ride with us..!

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