Articles
Here’s a collection of articles about the Ffestiniog Railway Society’s work. They can be linked to pages and items around the site but are have a distinct place within the navigation.
Farewell to Earl of Merioneth
26 March 2018
As the Earl of Merioneth heads into the retirement, the last trains will be on Sunday 8th April 2018, see the Ffestiniog Railway website for details.
Keep an eye on the roster – it is currently still in service and expected to be running over Easter Weekend.
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Boston Lodge Diesels
27 February 2018
A glimpse into Boston Lodge works showing some of the less glamorous inhabitants, the diesels.
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Welsh Pony June 2017 Progress
27 June 2017
Continuing progress on the reactivation of Welsh Pony, with a significant milestone of the boiler in the frames. Further funding is required.
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April 2017 Drains Gang Updates
20 May 2017
More updates from Ron Walker on the regular working parties on the drains infrastructure
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Welsh Pony April 2017 Progress
26 April 2017
Latest update on the continuing restoration of Welsh Pony.
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March Drains Working Party
16 March 2017
Working Party report from the March Drains Gang working party. Involving further trips up the line with ballast.
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Welsh Pony March 2017 Progress
13 March 2017
Latest update on the £170,000 project to restore 1867 England loco to steam.
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February Drains Working Party
02 March 2017
The February Drains Gang working party, at various sites starting at Tan y Bwlch and moving up the line.
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Waggon Tracks Working Parties on the Mainline
20 February 2017
Over the weekend of 28/29 January, the Waggontracks team was working with the Permanent Way gang just below Penrhyn Station, helping to remove the last remaining bullhead track on the Ffestiniog Railway
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Minffordd Yard Workshop
12 February 2017
A look into the very nearly complete Minffordd workshop, funded entirely by the Ffestiniog Railway Society
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