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Double HRA Award Presentation

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 by Chris Parry

On Friday October 8th. we were pleased to welcome Heritage Railway Association Director Steve Clews to the railway to present

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Moelwyn Tunnel Portal Ceremony

Posted on October 11, 2021October 12, 2021 by Chris Parry

On Sunday October 10th. a brief ceremony was held at the southern portal of Moelwyn tunnel to unveil a plaque

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YVTW 2021 – A Dinas perspective

Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 by Chris Parry

Many thanks to Teilo for sending us his account of his time at YVTW!

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Alastair Wilkinson

Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 by Chris Parry

We were saddened to hear last week that Alastair Wilkinson had passed away. Alastair sadly lost his battle with motor

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Blaenau Ffestiniog Station ready for “Back To Blaenau” service

Posted on July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 by Chris Parry

We would like to offer a grateful thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers and staff who have been busy

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Spooner’s Temporary Opening Hours Update: Takeaway Service Only

Posted on July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 by Chris Parry

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are temporarily changing our opening hours to 09:00 – 15:00. 

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Young Volunteers Training Week

Posted on July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 by Chris Parry

This will take place between the 1st and 6th August 2021. 

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Talyllyn Railway orders new Carriages from Boston Lodge

Posted on July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 by Chris Parry

Tywyn based Talyllyn Railway has announced that it has placed an order with the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. 

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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.... #nationalvolunteerweek #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. #ng15 #134 #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #bestrailwayintheworld #ffestiniograilway #festiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #nlhf #heritage #volunteers #engineering #steam #scenery #snowdonia #whhr #gonorthwales #visitwales #wales #cymru #eryri #locomotives
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. -——— ‘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. #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #bestrailwayintheworld #ffestiniograilway #festiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #nlhf #heritage #volunteers #engineering #steam #scenery #snowdonia #whhr #gonorthwales #visitwales #wales #cymru #eryri #locomotives
Watch out for a new episode. #ffestiniogandwelsh Watch out for a new episode. #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #bestrailwayintheworld #ffestiniograilway #festiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #nlhf #heritage #volunteers #engineering #steam #scenery #snowdonia #whhr #gonorthwales #visitwales #wales #cymru #eryri #locomotives
⚠️ SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: ◻️ SATURDAY 12th ⚠️ SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: ◻️ SATURDAY 12th APRIL Due to the unseasonably dry weather conditions and various hillside fires in the region, we have made the decision to amend our planned train services tomorrow... The following changes will apply: 🔴 The 'Quarryman' service from Blaenau Ffestiniog has been cancelled. 🟡 The 'Mountain Spirit' will run as a 'Woodland Wanderer' service to Tan-y-Bwlch. 🟢 The 'Woodland Wanderer', 'The Harbourmaster' and the 'Snowdonia Star' services will be running as scheduled. ALL TRAINS WILL BE DIESEL HAULED... The Booking Office staff are in the process of contacting all pre-booked customers with relevant information and processing refunds as appropriate. We will provide updates on further developments or alterations to our planned services as soon as possible...

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ℹ️ WHAT'S IN STEAM THIS WEEK..?⚪️ ( 21st-27th June )After a hectic weekend event, it's time to get back to normality....Having had TWENTY locos in steam yesterday, there will 'only' be EIGHT in operation over the next few days...🟢 FFESTINIOG RAILWAY:• DAVID LLOYD GEORGE• MERDDIN EMRYS• JAMES SPOONER• TALIESIN• PRINCE• LINDA🔵 WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY:• NG/G16 No.87• NG/G16 No.143➡️ Check the captions on each loco portrait for further details of their individual workings...--------------------------------------------------⚠️ NOTE: This information is provided in good faith, solely as a guide, but could be subject to change at any time in the light of operational difficulties or exceptional circumstances... ... See MoreSee Less

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ℹ️ TRAIN SERVICES : 21st-27th June and 28th June-4th July...These weekly guides give an 'at a glance' view of what trains are running on the F&WHR during the dates shown above.An online version, with a direct booking link to each train, is available @ www.festrail.co.uk/calendar/Full details of our 2025 services and online booking information can be found on our ‘Train Services’ page @ www.festrail.co.uk/trains/---------------------------An outline timetable for all our train services is available @ www.festrail.co.uk/pdf/summary-tt-2025.pdfThis timetable shows our base level service - however, additional trains may run according to demand. Always check the online calendar, mentioned above, for confirmed train services on a specific date.---------------------------PLEASE NOTE: Every effort will be made to run trains as planned, but in the case of operational difficulties or exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to amend our services at short notice... ... See MoreSee Less

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🟢 FR PLATINUM JUBILEE WEEKEND ⚪ LAST MEN STANDING...The loco crew of the last train of the weekend service MERDDIN EMRYS on its (despite what the headboard says) return from Blaenau Ffestiniog.They'll soon be heading to Boston Lodge and no doubt on to the party afterwards..!OK, signing out now as well. Goodnight all... ... See MoreSee Less

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🟢 FR PLATINUM JUBILEE WEEKEND⚪️...is almost over..!Here's a photo that sums up the excitement of the occasion and the sheer scale of the F&WHR steam loco fleet. In the far distance, NG15 No.134 is the last loco to leave Boston Lodge, as Harbour Station is enveloped by the sights, sounds and smells of working steam locomotives. They may look pretty, but these are no 'stuffed and mounted' museum pieces. These are working locomotives that bring pleasure to all who see them - visitors, passers-by and not least, their crews.Looking back to the start of restored passenger services in 1955, how many at that time would have ever imagined that their pioneering spirit and volunteer labour could possibly lead to a stunning spectacle like this - but it did, and we are forever grateful to them. They laid the foundations for all of their successors over the past seventy years - and for those who will carry the railway forward towards its Bi-Centenary in 2032..!This weekend's event has also been a tribute to the endeavours of our current volunteers, who we rely on to run the F&WHR alongside our own staff. Their input and dedication to the railway has ensured that trains have kept running throughout some difficult periods, to enable our visitors to have the best experience possible during their time here.Our members of staff across the whole railway - Operating, Booking Offices, Retail, Catering, Workshops, Infrastructure, and many more, have all put in long hours to prepare and plan for this event - and often behind the scenes, while others work 'front of house'. We are thankful for their time and effort, which sometimes involves as much 'voluntary' work as 'paid'...So, at this moment in time, the last public trains of the day have left the station - rather behind schedule, but that's special event 'time zones' for you... and this has been a very special event..!It's almost time to head to the F&WHR 'We're Still Standing' Party for staff and volunteers - but with the knowledge that we'll be back tomorrow, ready to run trains again, although (thankfully) to a less-hectic schedule.Our final 'Thank You' of the day, goes to all those who visited us for the event, those who have travelled with us over the years and to those who have been inspired to travel (or volunteer) in the future...Speaking of which... If you have enjoyed this weekend with us, there's another great event coming up later in the year. Our annual 'Bygones Weekend' takes place from 3rd-5th October, when we'll be running trains from different eras of the railway's rich history - showcasing our unique (and growing) collection of locomotives and rolling stock.Tickets are already on sale @ festrail.co.uk/bygones25Why not get yours now and - remember, make sure to book your accommodation early...We've had a great time this weekend and look forward to doing it all again - but, right now, it's time to party..!Diolch yn fawr, pawb - Thank you, everybody... ... See MoreSee Less

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