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Posted on May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 by admin

The boiler has returned

The bits and bobs have all been painted and the next job, is the cab and tank.

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'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 / NEW YEAR OPENING We're just a

⭐️ CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR OPENING

We're just a few days away from the big Christmas Holiday celebrations, so here's an update on the opening hours for SPOONER'S CAFÉ/BAR 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 - 09:00-16:00
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/

🎁 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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Happy Top Trumps #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailw

Happy Top Trumps

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

🔵 THE STEAM RAILWAY AWARD: Your chance to vote.

🔵 THE STEAM RAILWAY AWARD: Your chance to vote...

We are delighted to find that the 'Ffestiniog Railway' has been shortlisted for the 'Reader's Award' in the upcoming Heritage Railway Association Awards, which is decided by votes from readers of Steam Railway magazine...

The list of ten nominees covers a wide range of activities from loco restoration and new-builds, through rolling stock adaptations to railway extensions in the form of track or buildings. In the case of the Ffestiniog Railway, we have been nominated for the overhaul and re-boilering of ‘Quarry Hunslet’ VELINHELI / FELINHELI.

This loco has always been a popular sight on the F&WHR, appearing at special events and on footplate ride duties, with its scarlet livery brightening up the scene - and it has been great to see the little Quarry Hunslet back in steam again this year.

It would be a great show of appreciation for the efforts of the team of dedicated volunteers and staff who have been involved in the work on VELINHELI, if all our supporters reflected this and voted for them in these awards.

ℹ️ To cast your vote, use the link below to visit the Steam Railway magazine's website. We are No.5 in the alphabetical list - just click the button beneath the photo of VELINHELI to register your vote.

https://www.steamrailway.co.uk/blog/news/hra_awards/

✅ Thanks in advance for your support - why not tell your friends about this as well, the more the merrier..!
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🎅 LYRA'S FIRST TIME VISITING SANTA... "We rec

🎅 LYRA'S FIRST TIME VISITING SANTA...

"We recently visited Santa at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways’ station in Porthmadog - for the price we paid we were not expecting much, but… WOW!!!!!!

Even for us adults it was the most magical experience, with every detail considered. We took a trip on the beautiful ‘Elf Express’ train to Minffordd, watched Santa’s elves busy in his workshops, enjoyed mulled wine, hot chocolate and the gorgeous Christmas village scene. However, the best was yet to come as we stepped into the train carriage for our time with Santa.

Hands down the best Christmas Grotto I have ever seen; no rush, Santa was amazing with the children, the elves were hilarious and the whole carriage was decorated most beautifully. Plus - the toys that Santa gave the kids were excellent!

For the price of this experience, I would recommend it to anyone. We travelled down from Anglesey, and it was beyond worth it.

Thank you, F&WHR, for a real taste of Christmas magic for us all..!"

Abi Vance

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Book your visit to Santa in Harbour Station and a ride on the 'Elf Express' @ festrail.co.uk/christmas

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See Lyra's visit on TikTok @
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🎅 HAPPY SANTA..!!! ✅ Following further inspe

🎅 HAPPY SANTA..!!!

✅ Following further inspection of the railway, we are pleased to say that the decision has been taken to run our Santa Trains from Caernarfon tomorrow (Sunday 8th December) as originally planned.

⚠️ Note: this is subject to no further problems arising overnight. There is a tree obstructing the line at the moment, but this will be cleared before trains run in the morning. Thank you to those who reported it to us..!

✅ In Porthmadog, Harbour Station will be open as originally planned for Santa's Grotto, Footplate Rides and 'Elf Express' Shuttle Trains to Minffordd.

⚠️ Note: We are currently without power at our Loco Works and along the line to (and at) Minffordd Station. This may cause a delay, so the shuttle trains may run later than anticipated - but they will be running... but again, subject to no further problems arising overnight.

Our Gift Shop and Spooner's Café-Bar will also be open as planned.

Footplate Rides should take place on 'Blanche' - a loco with an enclosed cab to protect visitors from the weather, should it rain..!

❗️ Please allow extra time to complete your journey to us, as there may well be ongoing disruption on roads in the area - due to flooding, fallen trees etc.

We will be very busy in Porthmadog tomorrow, as many people have transferred their Grotto visit and 'Elf Express' ride from today's cancelled events. To help us take care of everybody, please do your best to keep to your booked times so we can avoid queues and delays. If you arrive early, Spooner's Café is lovely and warm, while footplate rides are available outside without pre-booking, so there is something to enjoy before your Shuttle Train ride and visit to Santa in his Grotto..!

It's been a hectic and frustrating 24 hours, but hopefully we will be able to put Storm Darragh behind us and get on with the serious business of enjoying the festive celebrations...

Thank you for bearing with us while we did our best to keep to our Christmas plans for today. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow..!
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UPDATE ON STORM DARRAGH Saturday 7th December...

UPDATE ON STORM DARRAGH
Saturday 7th December...

CAERNARFON:
10:00 SANTA TRAIN - CANCELLED
13:40 SANTA TRAIN - CANCELLED
Y STESION - THE STATION CLOSED ALL DAY

PORTHMADOG:
HARBOUR STATION CLOSED ALL DAY
SANTA'S GROTTO - CLOSED
SHUTTLE TRAINS - CANCELLED
SHOP - CLOSED
SPOONER'S CAFÉ - CLOSED

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Having heard back from our inspection team, who have been out working in atrocious conditions to see if it would be possible to run trains at all today, we have been forced to make the sad decision to cancel all of our planned activities today.

With trees blown down onto the railway, roads blocked and damage to other structures it is not only impossible to run trains, it is also difficult for staff and visitors to get to the railway.

Pre-booked ticket holders will be contacted, via text/email with further information, as soon as possible.

Santa Train bookings for cancelled trains will receive a full refund in the next couple of days.

People with bookings for Santa's Grotto and the Elf Express will be offered the option of rebooking on another date or receiving a full refund.

Please bear with us, and avoid phoning unless absolutely essential, to allow the Booking Office staff to process all the changes.

FURTHER DECISIONS on tomorrow's Santa Trains and activities at Harbour Station will be made this afternoon and an announcement made as soon as possible.

Please keep an eye on Facebook for the latest updates.
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STORM DARRAGH CANCELLATIONS: Stations closed and

STORM DARRAGH CANCELLATIONS:

Stations closed and all services cancelled on the morning of Saturday 7th December.

Decision on afternoon Santa Train and other activities will be made tomorrow morning.

Please check the latest updates on our Facebook page for more information ...

🎁 CHRISTMAS PRESENT OR CHRISTMAS TREAT..? 🔴

🎁 CHRISTMAS PRESENT OR CHRISTMAS TREAT..?

🔴 HOW DO STEAM LOCOMOTIVES WORK..!
🟠 28th and 30th December

🟢 If you're looking for that extra special gift or experience, don't miss out on the opportunity to join one of our popular 'Hands-On' activities at Boston Lodge...

🚂 NOTE: Due to demand, we have afternoon sessions to allow more people to get their hands on the controls of a steam loco this festive period - so, if you're interested in booking a place as a gift or for yourself, don't delay.
▪️ 28th December - 10:00 - One space remaining
▪️ 30th December - 13:30 - Six places available
▪️ 30th December - 13:30 - Eight places available

Read what past visitors have to say..!

✅ “…definitely a tick off the bucket list. A great privilege to have such access. Will recommend…”

✅ “A really wonderful experience fulfilling childhood fantasies. The driver and fireman were fab and fun.”

✅ “Driver experience just what the doctor ordered. Great.”

✅ “A great experience and very informative”

For more information and to book your place in the group, head to
https://www.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how-steam-locomotives-work/
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A BIG "THANK YOU..!" Today is 'International Volu

A BIG "THANK YOU..!"

Today is 'International Volunteer Day', established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 to recognize and celebrate the contributions of volunteers worldwide.

Here at the F&WHR we are extremely lucky to have a fantastic band of skilled and willing people who 'give up' their free time to help run, maintain and organise our activities - working in all areas of the organisation. They come from a broad spectrum of backgrounds, professions, ages and abilities but all share a passion for the Ffestiniog Railway and/or the Welsh Highland Railway.

Without their support we would not be able to run the F&WHR as well as we do now. They operate our locomotives, guard our trains, control our signals and the safe running of the railway; they help maintain our track, clear lineside vegetation growth, look after station gardens, greet our visitors, work in the shops and booking office; they restore, repair and rebuild locos, carriages, wagons and buildings; they work ‘behind the scenes’ publicising our railways, raising funds, looking after our archive collection, providing financial and legal advice, help us in planning for the future etc. The list goes on and on...

Such a wide variety of skills and personalities, but their efforts make the F&WHR what it is today - and will be in the future. If you would like to be part of that future, come and join us as a volunteer yourself. Bring your skills and interests with you, or come and try your hand at something completely different from your 'day to day' life. It's a great way to meet people, make new friends and become part of a team working to a common goal.

You can find out more about 'Volunteering on the F&WHR' on our website @ festrail.co.uk/volunteering

So, on International Volunteers Day, here's a big "Thank You..!" to all our volunteers - Past, Present and Future - for all you do, and we look forward to seeing you here on your next visit..!

#InternationalVolunteersDay
#VolunteerRecognition
#VolunteerImpact
#MakingADifference
#ThankYouVolunteers

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🟠 HALF PRICE OFFER FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS: 🟠 29th / 30th DECEMBER... Our Santa Trains and Santa’s Grotto are both fully-booked this year and being enjoyed by many of our neighbours, as well as visitors from further afield. However, there are many local residents who weren’t able to join us for one reason or another – or who want to visit us again after the rush to Christmas. So, on the 29th and 30th of December 2024 we are offering a 50% discount for the whole family, on any of our train services, to local residents with their primary address in any postcode area from LL22 to LL78 (inclusive).🚂 Trains from Porthmadog:▪️ CHRISTMAS MOUNTAIN SPIRIT ▪️ Departing at 10:00 and 13:30▪️ [Standard and Gold]🚂 Trains from Blaenau Ffestiniog:▪️ CHRISTMAS MOUNTAIN SPIRIT ▪️ Departing at 11:40▪️ [Standard]🚂 Trains from Caernarfon:▪️ CHRISTMAS CWELLYN▪️ Departing at 10:45 and 13:45▪️ [Standard and Gold]🎫 The voucher code is: LOCALSXMASThis code will only work on these specified train services on the 29th and 30th of December 2024ℹ️ Discount offer is for tickets only and does not include Guidebooks or Food & Drink.🎟️ This code can be used to apply the discount when making bookings online, on the phone, at our Booking Office counters or on the trains, via the Guard.🆔 PLEASE NOTE: Customers must bring proof of residency (e.g. Driver’s License) on the day of travel to show at the check-in desk.More details and online tickets @www.festrail.co.uk/christmas - we look forward to welcoming you here.MERRY CHRISTMAS..!--------------------------------------------------🟠 CYNNIG HANNER PRIS I DRIGOLION LLEOL:🟠 29ain / 30ain o RAGFYR... Mae ein Trenau Siôn Corn a Groto Siôn Corn wedi gwerthu allan eleni ac yn cael eu mwynhau gan lawer o’n cymdogion, yn ogystal ag ymwelwyr o ymhellach i ffwrdd. Fodd bynnag, mae yna lawer o drigolion lleol nad oedd yn gallu ymuno â ni am ryw reswm neu’i gilydd – neu sydd eisiau ymweld â ni eto ar ôl prysurdeb y Nadolig.Felly, ar y 29ain ac 30ain o Ragfyr 2024 byddwn yn cynnig disgownt o 50% ar gyfer y teulu, cyfan ar ddewis health o wasanaethau, i drigolion lleol gyda’u prif gyfeiriad wedi’i leoli yn yr ardaloedd cod post: LL22 - LL78 yn gynwysedig.🚂 Trenau o Borthmadog:▪️ YSBRYD Y MYNYDD NADOLIGAIDD▪️ Gadael am 10:00 ac 13:30▪️ [Safonol ac Aur]🚂 Trenau o Flaenau Ffestiniog:▪️ YSBRYD Y MYNYDD NADOLIGAIDD▪️ Gadael am 11:40▪️ [Safonol]🚂 Trenau o Gaernarfon:▪️ CWELLYN NADOLIGAIDD▪️ Gadael am 10:45 ac 13:45▪️ [Safonol ac Aur]🎫 Cod y daleb yw: LOCALSXMASFydd y cod yma yn gweithio ar y gwasanaethau trên penodedig hyn rhwng y 29ain-30ain o Ragfyr 2024ℹ️ Mae’r cynnig disgownt ar gyfer tocynnau yn unig ac nid yw’n cynnwys Arweinlyfrau na Bwyd a Diod.🎟️ Gellir defnyddio’r cod hwn i gymhwyso’r gostyngiad wrth archebu ar-lein, dros y ffôn, wrth gownteri ein Swyddfa Archebu neu ar y trenau, drwy’r Gwarchodlu.🆔 SYLWCH: Rhaid i gwsmeriaid ddod â phrawf o breswyliad (e.e. Trwydded Yrru) ar y diwrnod teithio i’w ddangos wrth y ddesg gofrestru.Gwybodaeth / Tocynnau ar-lein @www.festrail.co.uk/christmas - rydym yn edrych ymlaen at eich croesawu yma.NADOLIG LLAWEN..!.. ... See MoreSee Less

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⭐️ CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR OPENING ⭐️We're just a few days away from the big Christmas Holiday celebrations, so here's an update on opening hours for SPOONER'S CAFÉ/BAR over the festive period... Come along to Harbour Station and enjoy some festive food and drink with us..!spoonersporthmadog.co.uk..⭐️ CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR OPENING ⭐️We're just a few days away from the big Christmas Holiday celebrations, so here's an update on our opening 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 - 09:00-16:00▫️▫️ 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---------------------------------------⭐️ ORIAU AGORED NADOLIG / BLWYDDYN NEWYDD ⭐️ Rydyn ni mond ychydig ddyddiau i ffwrdd o ddathliadau mawr Gŵyl y Nadolig, felly dyma ddiweddariad ar ein horiau agor dros gyfnod y Nadolig...🔸 NOSWYL NADOLIG▫️▫️ Caffi/Cegin - 09:00-16:00▫️▫️ Bar - 12:00-20:00🔸 DYDD NADOLIG▫️▫️ AR GAU🔸 26ain a 27ain Rhagfyr▫️▫️ AR GAU🔸 28ain > 30ain Rhagfyr▫️▫️ Caffi/Cegin - 09:00-16:00▫️▫️ Bar - 12:00-23:00 (22:00 Dydd Sul)🔸 NOSWYL BLWYDDYN NEWYDD▫️▫️ Caffi/Cegin - 09:00-16:00▫️▫️ Bar - 12:00-Hanner Nos🔸 DYDD BLWYDDYN NEWYDD▫️▫️ Caffi/Cegin 09:00-16:00▫️▫️▫️▪️ Cinio Carferi 12:00-15:00▫️▫️ Bar - 12:00-22:00 🔸 2il > 5ed Ionawr▫️▫️ Caffi/Cegin 09:00-20:00▫️▫️ Bar - 12:00-22:00 or 23:00*▫️▫️ * Dydd Gwener a Dydd Sadwrn🔸 6ed Ionawr > 3ydd Chwefror yn gynwysedig▫️▫️ AR GAU.. ... See MoreSee Less

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'CHILL OUT' THIS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR...▫️ (Welsh Highland Railway)We're just 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----------'YMLACIWCH’ Y NADOLIG HWN/BLWYDDYN NEWYDD... (Rheilffordd Eryri)Dim ond wythnos i ffwrdd ydyn ni o Ddydd Nadolig - ac mae llawer ohonom ni'n dal i redeg o gwmpas yn gwneud siopa munud olaf, lapio anrhegion ac ati... felly beth am gymryd ychydig o amser i ffwrdd drwy archebu trên golygfaol braf ac ymlaciol, siwrne y gallwch ei fwynhau ar ôl i'r diwrnod mawr ddod i ben.Ni allwn addo eira, wrth gwrs, ond gallwn addo cerbydau cyfforddus, cynnes gyda gwasanaeth bwffe 'wrth eich sedd' a golygfa sy'n newid yn barhaus o olygfeydd godidog Eryri yn mynd heibio wrth i'ch trên ddringo o’r arfordir i'r mynyddoedd.🚂 Ar Reilffordd Eryri mae ein gwasanaethau ‘Cwellyn Nadoligaidd’ yn cychwyn yn ein gorsaf yng Nghaernarfon. Unwaith y byddwch wedi ymuno, eisteddwch yn ôl a mwynhewch wrth i’r trên gychwyn drwy dirweddau mawreddog Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, ar ei ffordd i’r arhosfan egwyl yng ngorsaf Rhyd Ddu. Yma, bydd egwyl fer, gan roi cyfle i deithwyr fwynhau’r golygfeydd a thynnu rhai lluniau, cyn cychwyn ar y daith yn ôl i Gaernarfon.▪️ Mae trenau yn rhedeg ddwywaith y dydd o Gaernarfon (am 10:45 a 13:45) rhwng Rhagfyr 28ain a Dydd Calan yn gynwysedig. Mae seddi ar gael mewn Dosbarth Safonol a Dosbarth Cyntaf - felly gallwch chi dreulio taith yn un o'n cerbyd Pullman moethus i wneud y diwrnod hyd yn oed yn fwy arbennig..!ℹ️ Am ragor o wybodaeth ac i archebu eich tocynnau, ewch i'r ddolen uchod. ... See MoreSee Less

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Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

4 days ago

'CHILL OUT' THIS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR...▫️ (Ffestiniog Railway)We're just 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 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.. ... See MoreSee Less

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Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

4 days ago

🎁 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 spaces available on our 'How A Steam Locomotive Works' experiences taking place in the Christmas break... but they're filling well, so don't delay..! 🚂 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 towww.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how-steam-locomotives-work/.. ... See MoreSee Less

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