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🎁 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

🎅 SANTA TRAINS UPDATE... There's just over a w

🎅 SANTA TRAINS UPDATE...

There's just over a week to go until our first Santa Train of the season and bookings are coming in quickly..!

🔴 GOLD seats in FIRST CLASS are completely SOLD OUT for all 12 Santa Trains this year...

🔴 Eight out of our twelve Santa Trains are now FULLY BOOKED...

🟢 STANDARD CLASS seats are currently available on three dates, but some will soon fill.

🚂 There are still spaces on the following trains:
🚃 7/12 - 13:40
🚃 8/12 - 10:00
🚃 8/12 - 13:40 - LIMITED availability
🚃 15/12 - 10:00 - LIMITED availability

✅ So, if you're looking to bring your family for a ride on a Santa Train, don't delay in booking your tickets - Santa and his Elves will be here, we hope you will be too..!

ℹ️ More information and link to online ticket sales: www.festrail.co.uk/christmas

Posted @withregram • @landmarktrust Then and Now

Posted @withregram • @landmarktrust Then and Now: Coed y Bleiddiau

In the heart of the Eryri National Park, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, sits this remote halt on the restored Ffestiniog Railway.

Built in 1863 for the railway Superintendent, T. Henry Hovenden, the cottage with its own 22 metre platform was cherished for more than a century by a string of occupants. But by the time the Ffestiniog Railway Trust asked Landmark for help in 2013 it had become severely dilapidated and in need of repair: a sad eyesore on this beautiful line.

The refurbishment wouldn’t be without its challenges. Although the building is tiny, its isolated location made the project difficult, even with help from the Ffestiniog Railway (swipe to see how we unloaded materials 🚂).

Coed y Bleiddiau (its name means ‘Wood of the Wolves’) opened as a Landmark in 2018 and is now a cosy holiday home for four, where anybody can experience the wild magic of the place. And, if you time it right, you might even be able to arrive here by steam train.

📍 Coed y Bleiddiau
🛏️ Sleeps 4

Read more about Coed y Bleiddiau's restoration over at our website, and book your own Welsh mountain escape.

'After' photos by @johnmiller_photography

#LandmarkTrust #BeforeandAfter #ThenandNow #CoedYBleiddiau #Eryri #Snowdonia #Wales #FfestiniogRailway #HeritageRailway #SteamTrain

We are absolutely thrilled that we have been named

We are absolutely thrilled that we have been named the 'GO ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR' at the Go North Wales Tourism Awards 2024..!

#gonorthwales #northwalestourismawards #nwtawards #northwales #winner2024 #GONWTAWARDS

STEAMING INTO CHRISTMAS ON THE F&WHR… It’s ju

STEAMING INTO CHRISTMAS ON THE F&WHR…

It’s just over two weeks to the first of our Santa trains between Caernarfon and Rhyd Ddu, with Santa and his Elves onboard - greeting passengers, handing out presents to the children and singing Christmas carols. There’ll be local music groups and singers providing entertainment at Caernarfon Station, with time to browse the shop or enjoy a tasty treat from Caffi de Winton.

In Porthmadog, Santa will be visiting his magical Christmas Carriage Grotto, specially prepared by his team of hard-working Elves. Come along and admire the fantastic Christmas decorations, enjoy a footplate ride on a steam locomotive and take a shuttle train ride to Minffordd and back. The station shop will be open, as will Spooner’s Café-Bar – so there are certainly lots of ways to make the most of a family visit to see Santa..!

Our gift shops in Caernarfon and Porthmadog are open most days for pre-Christmas shopping, with a wide range of local and railway interest gifts, offering present ideas to suit all tastes. Of course, our web shop is open 24/7 throughout the year for shopping from the comfort of home - visit www.festrail.co.uk/shop

Between 28th December and New Year’s Day (inclusive) we will be running scenic ‘Seasonal Snowdonia Specials’ - from Caernarfon to Rhyd Ddu return and from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog and return - so there will be plenty of opportunities to shake off any post-Christmas blues..!

Please Note: Tickets for Santa Trains and Santa’s Grotto should be bought in advance.

For more details on all of the above and to buy tickets - visit www.festrail.co.uk/christmas

Fingers crossed (on both hands) for the Go North W

Fingers crossed (on both hands) for the Go North Wales Tourism Awards tomorrow... 🤞🏻

We are on the shortlist for the 'Go Activity or Experience of the Year' - and the 'Go Attraction of the Year'..!

https://gonorthwalestourismawards.website/finalists-winners/

A big thumbs up from the Interpretation and Boston

A big thumbs up from the Interpretation and Boston Lodge project. @HeritageFundUK

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

‘Earl of Merioneth’ and tin carrs. A nostalgic

‘Earl of Merioneth’ and tin carrs. A nostalgic look and one available in 4mm scale direct from the shop. www.festshop.co.uk

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

MEWN COF - IN REMEMBRANCE... On this Remembrance

MEWN COF - IN REMEMBRANCE...

On this Remembrance Sunday, we are sharing a photo of LYD in November 2016, carrying a wreath to commemorate the contribution of all British and Commonwealth personnel - civil and military - involved in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

As no trains are running today, a representative of the F&WHR will be one of those laying wreaths at Porthmadog's War Memorial this morning...

🟢 COME AND HAVE A GO AT DRIVING A STEAM LOCOMOT

🟢 COME AND HAVE A GO AT DRIVING A STEAM LOCOMOTIVE..!

▪️ HALF-TERM FUN - 26th and 28th October
▪️ or
▪️ CHRISTMAS TREAT - 28th and 30th December

Much more than a short footplate ride up and down the station platform, these three-hour workshops give you a chance (in a small group) to learn more about how a steam loco works. Two of our friendly loco drivers/fitters with in-depth experience of building, maintaining and driving locos will take you through the way a steam engine works.

Participants will get to help prepare a steam loco, see it in action behind the scenes (at our historic Boston Lodge workshops), receive information on ‘how it works’ and then have a go at firing and driving in the yard - or under cover in our large carriage shed if the weather is uncooperative..!

It’s all very friendly and relaxed… an ideal experience if you are looking for something a little different. This makes an ideal gift for anyone with even a passing interest in locos, heritage, engineering or simply the challenge of driving an unusual vehicle.

Don’t just take our word for it, 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”

We have spaces left on the four dates above - don't miss your chance of a real 'hands-on' way to learn more about how steam locos work..!

For more information and to book your place in the group, head to
https://www.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how-steam.../

Two for the price of one! Palmerston and Blanche d

Two for the price of one! Palmerston and Blanche double-head the Mountain Spirit this morning 🚂🚂#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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🎁 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▪️ 28th December - 13:30 - Six places available▪️ 30th December - 13:30 - Eight places availableRead 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 towww.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how-steam-locomotives-work/.. ... See MoreSee Less

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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/volunteeringSo, 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 ... See MoreSee Less

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🔵 Congratulations to the Ffestiniog Railway Society (and, specifically, the 'Buildings Minibash Team') who have received the 'Network Rail Volunteers Award' at today’s National Rail Heritage Awards for the restoration work on Penrhyn Station …ℹ️ Network Rail Volunteers Award:For projects with significant volunteer input, for an historic railway or tramway building or structure in any ownership. nrha.org.ukThe Team are currently working on the Tan-y-Bwlch Station House - if you would like to join them and help with this and other projects, you can find more information at www.festrail.co.uk/volunteering/. ... See MoreSee Less

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"SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN..."We've now filled all of our Santa Trains from Caernarfon, but don't worry... There are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy a family visit to see Santa and share our festive celebrations in Porthmadog.Come and see our beautifully decorated station, have a footplate ride on an historic steam loco, ride a shuttle train to Minffordd and back, do some Christmas shopping in our gift shop, enjoy a tasty treat from Spooner's Café - but, most importantly, see Santa in his magical Christmas Carriage Grotto, for a chat and a present for every child. There's more information in a previous Facebook post @ bit.ly/Xmas_In_Port...or go straight to our website, where there's a link to tickets @ festrail.co.uk/christmasJust three days to go till Santa comes to town - we look forward to saying 'Merry Christmas' to YOU..! ... See MoreSee Less

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CAN YOU HELP US..?We have had a request from Jack Blow, our new Infrastructure Manager, who is looking for some assistance with clearing lineside vegetation, before he loses any more of his regular team of volunteers in the undergrowth..!--------------------Hi all.I just wanted to remind everyone of the up and coming lineside weekend on the FR this Friday and Saturday - 7th / 8th December.It would be great to get as many people as possible involved. The lineside weekends are always good fun. Unfortunately, I can't guarantee what the weather will be, although so far it's not looking too bad.The planned worksites are at Llyn Ystradau (clearing some of the recent growth which is restricting views) and Rhiw Goch (clearing signal sight lines). If you plan on attending, please let me know – jblow@ffwhr.comAll help is greatly appreciated. I hope to see you there.Jack Blow.. ... See MoreSee Less

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