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.
12 July 2024
Historic pioneering diesel loco needs funds.
See full article »07 June 2022
The Boston Lodge Interpretation and Development Project fundraising appeal to support the National Heritage Lottery Fund award of funding to help ensure the conservation of the fabric of Boston Lodge.
See full article »27 May 2022
The project to restore 1916 Alco Mountaineer to working order has been launched.
See full article »22 January 2021
Views of Linda over her long career at the Ffestiniog Railway
See full article »08 December 2020
Winter 2020 Society appeal launched to fund the overhaul of popular FR loco Linda – £60K for 60 years
See full article »10 September 2020
From the initial kick off of the COVID19 secure service in July, the Ffestiniog Railway has run daily services to Tan y Bwlch, come rain or shine.
See full article »27 February 2018
A glimpse into Boston Lodge works showing some of the less glamorous inhabitants, the diesels.
See full article »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.
See full article »20 May 2017
More updates from Ron Walker on the regular working parties on the drains infrastructure
See full article »26 April 2017
Latest update on the continuing restoration of Welsh Pony.
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