Chris Boulter
It is with great sadness that we report that Chris Boulter passed away on 1st July following a short illness.
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Plans in place for reopening…
While a Summer of sun is hardly guaranteed here in North Wales, June normally heralds the arrival of peak season and excited visitors galore at the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. However, this summer is now very different to the
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Welsh Pony’s first steaming – Watch live and buy merchandise!
On Saturday June 27th, something will be stirring at Boston Lodge…
Welsh Pony will be steamed for the first time in eighty years, and we will broadcast the action live so that you at home can witness this momentous and
Continue readingA message to our volunteers
It is now more than two months since the lockdown began and we are very much aware that a great number of our volunteers are missing our railway, friends, and the opportunity to do what you love doing.
Continue readingBrian Bushell
Brian Bushell, a well known Ffestiniog Railway figure, passed away on the 21st of May. His health had been deterioriating for quite some time and he had moved to a care home in Dolgellau recently.
Continue readingRod Buchanan, 1958 – 2020
11 months after being diagnosed with cancer Rod Buchanan died in the Christie Hospital, Manchester, on May 12th.
Continue readingA short message of thanks
Here’s a short video of the GM expressing his gratitude to all the people who have contributed to our appeal…
Continue readingA big thankyou’ to all of you
In this difficult period of the COVID-19 emergency, it is understandable that we all feel a little anxious and stressed at times. When we do, it helps to step back for a moment, take a deep breath and think about
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