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Heritage Lottery Fund Project

Posted on September 5, 2018 by admin

The 1st day went really well with all the participants attending an induction training day at Minffordd. 

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Caernarfon Update

Posted on September 5, 2018 by admin

The work to complete the coach bay, perimeter fencing and the new platform surface has been finished 

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Update on Carriage 21

Posted on August 30, 2018 by admin

Carriage 21 came out in the sunshine today – Beautifully crafted by Volunteers (Team X)

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Gravity Trains – this weekend

Posted on August 30, 2018 by admin

Unique to the Ffestiniog Railway, Gravity trains manned by experienced drivers and engineers. A good viewing point is Tan y

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Upcoming Work for PWay

Posted on August 30, 2018 by admin

The two major track jobs of the winter – pictures to come in a later edition

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News Flash – Minfford Yard

Posted on August 30, 2018 by admin

Essential Work is commencing on 5th September – Farewell to the potholes!

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Visiting Photography Group

Posted on August 30, 2018 by admin

A visiting photography group, who have never had the fun of travelling on the FR before were asked to take

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Caernarfon gets a bit of colour.

Posted on August 30, 2018 by admin

Things are moving along nicely and the red tiles look great (or are they closer to cerise?  A blue entrance

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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..! ----------------------------- 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 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..! . .
🎅 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 --------------------------------------- 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃 Book your visit to Santa in Harbour Station and a ride on the 'Elf Express' @ festrail.co.uk/christmas --------------------------------------- See Lyra's visit on TikTok @ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdMSnsb5/
🎅 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..! . .
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 ------------------------------------- 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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WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES..!The sun made a welcome return for this morning's 10:00 departure to Blaenau Ffestiniog - and 'LINDA' and 'BLANCHE' made a fine sight at the front of the train... although, as they got underway, you'd be forgiven if you thought that only one loco was in charge of the train today...The sun has now disappeared behind a light cloud cover, but at least the fog and mist have cleared away to reveal the winter landscape of the Vale of Ffestiniog for passengers to enjoy...There are trains running every day until the afternoon of New Year's Day, so why not come and enjoy a seasonal steam train ride through scenic Snowdonia with us..!ℹ️ For more information and to buy tickets for our 'Christmas Mountain Spirit' and 'Christmas Cwellyn' train services go to festrail.co.uk/trains▪️ 'Christmas Mountain Spirit':▫️ Porthmadog - Blaenau Ffestiniog - Porthmadog▪️ 'Christmas Cwellyn':▫️ Caernarfon - Rhyd Ddu - Caernarfon . ... See MoreSee Less

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COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS TO 2025...Only a few more days left until the end of 2024 - it seems to have gone by so quickly. Are you having difficulty keeping track of time as it flies past..? If so, you probably need a Calendar for 2025..!Why not treat yourself to one of the fantastic ones from the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - a great way of keeping things on track, with the added benefit of a monthly photograph of your favourite railway to enjoy...Buy one now for only £5.99 - available from our gift shops or online @ festrail.mybigcommerce.com/f-whr-calendar-2025/. ... See MoreSee Less

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LADIES ON THE LOCO ROSTER...Fans of our 'Penrhyn Ladies' - BLANCHE & LINDA - are in for a treat at the moment, as they are rostered to work together twice a day on the 'Christmas Mountain Spirit' from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog and return.Departing at 10:00 and 13:30 every day from 28th December to 1st January inclusive (or at 11:40 if you want to make a round-trip starting from Blaenau Ffestiniog) these trains are a great way to shake off the post-Christmas Blues.So why not come along and enjoy a day-out on the Ffestiniog Railway this holiday period. Tickets are available in Standard and First Class carriages, simply head to festrail.co.uk/trains to book your tickets online...------------------------------Meanwhile, on the Welsh Highland Railway, our 'Christmas Cwellyn' service from Caernarfon to Rhyd Ddu and return also runs twice a day at 10:45 and 13:45 until 1st January - and they will also be hauled by a green loco, but this time it's the much larger NG/G16 Garratt No.143.Again, tickets are available in Standard and First Class carriages, go to festrail.co.uk/trains to book your tickets online...------------------------------ℹ️ The photographs show LINDA & BLANCHE at Harbour Station with today's 13:30 'Christmas Mountain Spirit' service to Blaenau Ffestiniog... ... See MoreSee Less

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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 witness and photograph the occasion...3️⃣ At the same time, from 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..!-----------------------------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 @ railway200.co.uk/ ... See MoreSee Less

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THE LAST DAY OF CHRISTMAS - AT THE F&WHR...Tomorrow is Christmas Day, but yesterday saw the end of our Christmas activities on the F&WHR - although we're already looking forward to the return of trains on Saturday 28th..!( See 'Christmas Mountain Spirit' and 'Christmas Cwellyn' trains 28th December - 1st January @ festrail.co.uk/christmas ) We've had a brilliant time over the past three weekends entertaining visitors to Caernarfon and Porthmadog - creating and making memories for young and old alike. It's been wonderful to see families enjoying the spirit of Christmas during their time with us.Of course, Santa and the Elves have left us now, to get ready for the big task ahead of them tonight - but here's a selection of photos taken towards the end of the day at Harbour Station yesterday as a reminder of their time with us.Merry Christmas, everybody..!Nadolig Llawen bawb..!.. ... See MoreSee Less

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