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Posted on April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 by admin

Merddyn Emrys making a fantastic entry through the portal – what a fantastic photograph taken by our own Chris Parry

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Ng15 134 went to Waunfawr with ten carriages yeste

Ng15 134 went to Waunfawr with ten carriages yesterday.

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Taliesin nearing completion in Boston Lodge. Find

Taliesin nearing completion in Boston Lodge. Find out more in Moving Pictures 103.

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MERDDIN EMRYS GOES GREEN… 🟢 The new year si

MERDDIN EMRYS GOES GREEN… 🟢

The new year signals the start of our 70th anniversary (since the recommencement of passenger trains on the Ffestiniog Railway, under the new regime) celebrations and we have a special announcement about locomotive liveries… Merddin Emrys goes green..!

Back in 1955 when services first ran under the new administration it was the initiative of our volunteers that made things possible and now in 2025, we can continue to say the same again.

Over the Christmas and New Year holidays a team of devoted FfWHR volunteers have painted our flagship double Fairlie, Merddin Emrys, in a green similar to that carried in the 1950’s and 60’s by Talliesin.

The first opportunity to see Merddin Emrys and Prince in their new liveries is likely to be as part of the annual Snowdonian service in April 2025.

Thanks to this effort we will be able to celebrate both the ‘Railway 200’ and our 70th anniversary celebrations in style.

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MERDDIN EMRYS YN TROI’N WYRDD… 🟢

Mae’r flwyddyn newydd yn nodi dechrau ein dathliadau pen-blwydd 70 oed (ers ailddechrau trenau teithwyr ar Reilffordd Ffestiniog, o dan y drefn newydd) ac mae gennym gyhoeddiad arbennig am lifrai locomotifau… mae Merddin Emrys wedi throi’n wyrdd..!

Yn ôl yn 1955 pan redodd gwasanaethau gyntaf o dan y weinyddiaeth newydd menter ein gwirfoddolwyr a wnaeth pethau’n bosibl ac nawr yn 2025, gallwn barhau i ddweud yr un peth eto.

Dros wyliau’r Nadolig a’r Flwyddyn Newydd mae tîm o wirfoddolwyr ymroddgar RhFfE wedi peintio ein Fairlie dwbl arbennig, Merddin Emrys, mewn gwyrdd tebyg i’r un a gariwyd yn y 1950au a’r 60au gan Talliesin.

Mae’r cyfle cyntaf i weld Merddin Emrys a’r Tywysog yn eu lifrai newydd yn debygol o fod fel rhan o wasanaeth blynyddol ‘Snowdonian’ ym mis Ebrill 2025.

Diolch i’r ymdrech hon byddwn yn gallu dathlu ‘Railway 200’ a’n dathliadau pen-blwydd 70 mewn steil.

Whistle Up for Railway 200 on the WHR on New Year’s Day.

Chwibannu ar gyfer Rheilffordd200 ar RhE ar diwrnod Flwyddyn Newydd

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Posted @withregram • @cjp1959 Nice to have train

Posted @withregram • @cjp1959 Nice to have trains going past the house again for a few days. Here’s Linda and Blanche heading for Blaenau Ffestiniog 🚂#wonderfulplaces #uk #holiday #gwynedd #cymru #ffestiniograilway #bestrailwayintheworld #northwales #discovercymru #thisismywales #thisiswales #thewalescollective #visit_uk #gosnowdonia #visitwales #earthgallery #exploretocreate #postitfortheaesthetic #skyline #tourtheplanet #wanderlustwales #landscapephotography #snowdoniagram #snowdonia #snowdoniapics #walesonline #explorewales #walesadventures #eryri360 #snowdonia360

Need a Calendar for 2025..? Why not treat yourse

Need a Calendar for 2025..?

Why not treat yourself to one of the fantastic ones from the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways...

Now only £5.99 online & instore..!
https://festrail.mybigcommerce.com/f-whr-calendar-2025/

STARTING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A BLAST..! Across

STARTING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A BLAST..!

Across the globe, New Year's Day will resound to the sound of locomotive whistles as heritage railways near and far mark the start of rail’s 200th anniversary.

We'll be going full-out and 'Whistling for Wales' at midday on New Year's Day as our contribution to the steamy salute... and you can join us, in person or online.

1️⃣ Passengers on the morning 'Christmas Mountain Spirit' will hear the train locomotives 'LINDA' and 'BLANCHE' sound their whistles as the train passes round the iconic spiral at Dduallt...

2️⃣ In Porthmadog, 'HUGH NAPIER' and 'PALMERSTON' will be in steam - and at least one of them will be in Harbour Station for you to come and witness and photograph the occasion...

3️⃣ At the same time, at Rhyd Ddu, we will be live-streaming to Facebook with GM Paul Lewin and NG/G16 No.143, which will be the loco working the 'Christmas Cwellyn' train from Caernarfon that day...

So help us get the year of celebrations off to a great start - join the passengers on one of our New Year's Day trains, visit Harbour Station if you're in the area or log on to Facebook and enjoy the livestream from wherever you happen to be at the time..!

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ℹ️ Details of F&WHR train services and online tickets are available at festrail.co.uk/trains

2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ For more information about 'Railway 200', visit the official website @ https://railway200.co.uk/

⭐️ CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR OPENING SPOONER'S CAF

⭐️ CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR OPENING

SPOONER'S CAFÉ/BAR have just let us know they made an error in their previous opening hours details - specifically, the kitchen WILL be open for evening meals 28th-30th December.

So here's an updated list of their hours over the festive period...

🔸 CHRISTMAS EVE
Café/Kitchen - 09:00-16:00
Bar - 12:00-20:00

🔸 CHRISTMAS DAY
▫️▫️ CLOSED

🔸 26th and 27th December
▫️▫️ CLOSED

🔸 28th to 30th December
Café/Kitchen - 09:00-20:00
Bar - 12:00-23:00 (22:00 Sunday)

🔸 NEW YEAR'S EVE
Café/Kitchen - 09:00-16:00
Bar - 12:00-Midnight

🔸 NEW YEAR'S DAY
Café/Kitchen 09:00-16:00
▪️ Carvery Lunch 12:00-15:00
Bar - 12:00-22:00

🔸 2nd-5th January
Café/Kitchen 09:00-20:00
Bar - 12:00-22:00 or 23:00*
* Friday and Saturday

🔸 6th January - 3rd February inclusive
▫️▫️ CLOSED

https://www.spoonersporthmadog.co.uk/

'CHILL OUT' THIS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR - on the Ffest

'CHILL OUT' THIS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR - on the Ffestiniog Railway..!

We're another day closer to Christmas Day - and pressure's building to get everything ready for the festive celebrations... so why not take a little 'time-out' and book a nice relaxing scenic train ride that you can enjoy after the big-day is over.

We can't guarantee snow, of course, but we can guarantee comfortable, warm carriages with an 'at-your-seat' buffet service and an ever-changing view of the stunning scenery of Eryri / Snowdonia passing by as your train climbs from the coast into the mountains.

🚂 On the Ffestiniog Railway our ‘Christmas Mountain Spirit’ services run between Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog - and passengers can start their journey from either station. Sit back and relax as you enjoy a festive journey through the beautiful landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, with popular sights including the towering slate tips in Blaenau Ffestiniog, the spiral at Dduallt and the Moelwyn tunnel near Llyn Ystradau.

▪️ Trains run twice a day from Porthmadog (once a day from Blaenau Ffestiniog) between 28th December and New Year's Day inclusive. Seats available in Standard and First Class - so you can treat yourselves to a journey in one of our luxurious Pullman carriage to make the day even more special..!

ℹ️ For more information and to book your tickets, visit festrail.co.uk/christmas

'CHILL OUT' THIS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR - on the Welsh

'CHILL OUT' THIS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR - on the Welsh Highland Railway...

We're less than a week away from Christmas Day - and many of us are still running around doing last-minute shopping, present-wrapping etc... so why not take a little 'time-out' and book a nice relaxing scenic train ride that you can enjoy after the big-day is over.

We can't guarantee snow, of course, but we can guarantee comfortable, warm carriages with an 'at-your-seat' buffet service and an ever-changing view of the stunning scenery of Eryri / Snowdonia passing by as your train climbs from the coast into the mountains.

🚂 On the Welsh Highland Railway our ‘Christmas Cwellyn’ services begin at our award-winning Caernarfon station. Once on board, sit back and enjoy as the train sets off through the majestic landscapes of the Snowdonia National Park, on its way to the interval stop at Rhyd Ddu station. Here, there will be a short break, allowing passengers an opportunity to enjoy the views and take some photos, before setting off on the return journey to Caernarfon.

▪️ Trains run twice a day from Caernarfon (at 10:45 and 13:45) between 28th December and New Year's Day inclusive. Seats are available in Standard and First Class - so you can treat yourselves to a journey in one of our luxurious Pullman carriage to make the day even more special..!

ℹ️ For more information and to book your tickets, visit festrail.co.uk/christmas

🎁 CHRISTMAS PRESENT / CHRISTMAS TREAT... The

🎁 CHRISTMAS PRESENT / CHRISTMAS TREAT...

The big day is rapidly approaching - if you're still looking for a present for that 'difficult to buy for' person (or fancy a post-Christmas treat for yourself) there are still spaces available on our 'How A Steam Locomotive Works' experiences taking place in the Christmas break, but they're filling well.

🚂 This is a great way to enjoy a 'hands-on' look at the footplate and controls of a steam locomotive, finding out 'what does what - and how'...

If you're interested, don't miss this opportunity, as we have just four spaces on the afternoon of Saturday, 28th December and three spaces on the afternoon of Monday, 30th December remaining...

ℹ️ For more information and to book a place on one of these activities, head to
https://www.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how-steam-locomotives-work/
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'THE SNOWDONIAN'- LAST FEW SEATS REMAINING...If you enjoyed the sight and sound of our latest locomotive in yesterday's video of NG15 No.134, and want to be among the first passengers to travel behind it, there are a limited number of seats remaining on 'The Snowdonian' special in April...🔹 SATURDAY, 26th April:Our annual opportunity for you to savour 80 miles of travel over the entire length of the F&WHR in one day, featuring a wide selection of F&WHR motive power: ▪️ 'JAMES SPOONER' and 'WELSH PONY' on the FR▪️ Combinations of an NG/G16 with 'K1' and an NG/G16 with NG15 'KALAHARI' No.134 on the WHR.▪️ There will also be cameo appearances from newly-repainted 'MERDDIN EMRYS' and 'PRINCE' along the way.▪️ Light breakfast served in Spooner's, Porthmadog. ▪️ Buffet lunch at the Snowdonia Parc Brewpub at Waunfawr.▪️ Tea and sweet treats on board the train in the afternoon. ▪️ Refreshments available throughout the day.🔹 SUNDAY, 27th April:We have arranged a number of inclusive tours of Boston Lodge in connection with 'The Snowdonian'- with travel by shuttle train across the Cob for an opportunity to see the latest NLHF-funded developments around the site.🔹 FIRST CLASS - SOLD OUT 🔹 Inclusive fare for STANDARD CLASS - £260 *( A percentage of the ticket price will go to our Sustainability Projects to ensure the future of the F&WHR )* An optional evening meal will be served in Spooner's on Friday 25th, which must be booked in advance with your ticket(s)ℹ️ For more information and details of how to book your tickets, visit www.festrail.co.uk/the-snowdonian-3/.. ... See MoreSee Less

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