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One hundred and eighty seven years ago today in 1832 – The day it all began…

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by admin

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Single Fairlie Taliesin prepares to depart Porthma

Single Fairlie Taliesin prepares to depart Porthmadog with a party of eager visitors to Boston Lodge. Why not take a tour yourself? - see website for details! #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 • @cjp1959 Photography job fo

Posted @withregram • @cjp1959 Photography job for work yesterday - newly restored NG15 no.134 between Caernarfon and Waunfawr #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

VOLUNTEERS KEEP THE F&WHR ON TRACK... We wouldn't

VOLUNTEERS KEEP THE F&WHR ON TRACK...

We wouldn't be able to run our trains without the support of our loyal band of volunteers. Everywhere you look around the railway, you will see people who have chosen to come and work with us during their spare time or holidays - and we are forever grateful for their dedication...

They come from all walks of life, from all around the world, to do an enormous number of tasks - some in the public eye, some behind the scenes - all of which ensure the F&WHR can provide our visitors with a quality experience, on and off the trains.

Engine Drivers, Firemen, Guards, Signalmen, Tour Guides, Station Hosts, Gardeners, Handymen, Skilled Craftsmen - the list goes on and on. Each brings their own special talents and personalities with them. Some come to teach others, many come to learn, but all are welcome - and, once work is done for the day, it's great to socialise together as one big family..!

So, in recognition of #NationalVolunteersWeek, we'd like to say a hearty "Thank You !" to all our volunteers for their efforts over the years - from the early preservationists back in the 1950s, through to the present day...

If you'd like to get involved or find out more about volunteering with us, send an email to volunteer@ffwhr.com and we will get back to you with further information....

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#nationalvolunteersweek2025

134 with a test train this afternoon. #ng15 #134

134 with a test train this afternoon.

#ng15 #134 #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #bestrailwayintheworld #ffestiniograilway #festiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #nlhf #heritage #volunteers #engineering #steam #scenery #snowdonia #whhr #gonorthwales #visitwales #wales #cymru #eryri #locomotives

Well you don’t see that every day. #ng15 #134

Well you don’t see that every day.

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Linda in the sun this morning. All steam on the Ff

Linda in the sun this morning. All steam on the Ffestiniog today.

#ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #bestrailwayintheworld #ffestiniograilway #festiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #nlhf #heritage #volunteers #engineering #steam #scenery #snowdonia #whhr #gonorthwales #visitwales #wales #cymru #eryri #locomotives

Don’t miss this episode of our monthly video new

Don’t miss this episode of our monthly video news magazine.

#movingpictures #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #bestrailwayintheworld #ffestiniograilway #festiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #nlhf #heritage #volunteers #engineering #steam #scenery #snowdonia #whhr #gonorthwales #visitwales #wales #cymru #eryri #locomotives

The new Bachmann Curly Roof Van has arrived. It l

The new Bachmann Curly Roof Van has arrived. It looks lovely and is just the thing to finish off a Victorian train.

#curlyroofvan #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #bestrailwayintheworld #ffestiniograilway #festiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #nlhf #heritage #volunteers #engineering #steam #scenery #snowdonia #whhr #gonorthwales #visitwales #wales #cymru #eryri #locomotives

CELEBRATING THE COMPLETION OF THE INTERPRETATION A

CELEBRATING THE COMPLETION OF THE INTERPRETATION AND BOSTON LODGE WORKS PROJECT…
On Thursday, 1st of May 2025, we celebrated the completion of a momentous £5m project, thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).
The celebrations primarily took place at our Boston Lodge Engineering works, with our staff and volunteers, along with representatives from the Heritage Fund team and leaders from the heritage and tourism industries along with media outlets, all coming together to mark the completion of the project.
During the day, there were opportunities for visitors to take a tour around the site, admiring the restoration work that has taken place during the course of the project. There were also opportunities to speak with staff and volunteers about their role in the project and the numerous benefits it has brought to the railway and a special ceremony with speeches regarding the work that has taken place.
This was a fitting end to what has been a phenomenal team effort, made possible by the unwavering dedication of our staff and volunteers, support from local communities and the incredible support and funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The results of these efforts are now clear for all to see and enjoy for many years to come.
Read the full write-up of a special day of celebrations here: https://www.festrail.co.uk/celebrating-the-completion-of-the-interpretation-and-boston-lodge-works-project/

Coming soon 👀💚💚💚#bestrailwayintheworld

Coming soon 👀💚💚💚#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

‘RAILWAY 200’ – FR PLATINUM JUBILEE WEEKEND’ – ‘200 WHEELS ON THE COB’ UPDATE..!

The build up to our highly anticipated ‘RAILWAY 200’: FR PLATINUM JUBILEE WEEKEND feat. ‘200 Wheels on the Cob’ (20th – 22nd of June 2025) continues with an update from our Operations Manager; Matt Ellis..!

In the video below, Matt provides details on the Special Optional Extras that are available during the event… these are limited in numbers, so they’ll be sold to rover ticket holders only, on a first come, first served basis.

Further details regarding these Special Optional Extras along with all other event information are available here: https://www.festrail.co.uk/fr70/

For more information about ‘Railway 200’, visit the official website.

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‘RHEILFFORDD 200’ – PENWYTHNOS JUBILI PLATINWM RhFf’ – DIWEDDARIAD ‘200 OLWYN AR Y COB’..!

Mae’r cyffro ar gyfer ein digwyddiad ‘RHEILFFORDD 200’ – PENWYTHNOS JUBILI PLATINWM RhFf: gan gynnwys. ‘200 Olwyn ar y Cob’ (20fed – 22ain o Fehefin 2025) yn parhau gydag diweddariad gan ein Rheolwr Gweithrediadau; Matt Ellis..!

Yn y fideo isod, mae Matt yn darparu’r manylion ar gyfer eitemau ychwanegol, dewisol arbennig a fydd ar gael yn ystod yr digwyddiad… mae rhain yn gyfyngedig mewn niferoedd, ac felly byddant yn cael eu gwerthu I ddeiliaid tocynnau crwydro yn unig, ar sail y cyntaf i’r felin.

Mae manylion pellach am yr eitemau ychwanegol, dewisol arbennig yma ynghyd ac holl fanylion am yr digwyddiad, ar gael yma: https://www.festrail.co.uk/fr70/

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ‘Rheilffordd 200’, ewch draw i’r wefan swyddogol.

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Watch out for a new episode. #ffestiniogandwelsh

Watch out for a new episode.

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