News & Events
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Special Event to Commemorate Remembrance Day
12 November 2018
On Sunday November 11th 2018 at 3pm., a newly-constructed war memorial, funded by the Railway Heritage Trust, was unveiled at Tan y Bwlch Station to commemorate the sacrifices made by FRCo employees. There was a short service of remembrance on site, and a display of items of rolling stock that saw service on the Western Front.
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New Look for Harlech Castle
22 October 2018
The Ffestiniog’s main Permanent Way diesel, Harlech Castle, has been undergoing significant maintenance and enhancements over the Summer.
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Vintage Weekend 2018
25 September 2018
Highlights of the annual display of Victorian equipment 5-7 October.
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Boston Lodge Buildings
11 August 2018
Refurbishing of original buildings in Boston Lodge, to preserve for the future.
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Carriages 21 and 22
18 June 2018
A recent shuffle in the carriage shed has seen carriage 22 replaced by 21 in the paint shop.
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Hunslet 125, 22-24th June
07 May 2018
15 visiting Hunslets to join the 5 resident at the Ffestiniog – a weekend to remember!
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New Volunteer Weekend 21/22 April
12 April 2018
After the success of our event last year, we are holding a “Join the F&WHR Volunteers” weekend, when you can visit us on Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd April and we will take you behind the scenes, show you what you can do and to answer all of your questions. There will be something that appeals to everyone and if you are not sure, we will let you have a go…
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Farewell to the Earl of Merioneth
29 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 short glimpse into some of the diesels at Boston Lodge, including the return to use of Harold.
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The team from @festrail ready for the #GONWTAWARDS @NWTBiz pic.twitter.com/UUmE0rfzcV
— Go North Wales
We are one of the shortlisted nominees for the Go 'Magnificent Crowd Puller' award (for events with less than 7.5k visitors) for our recent 'Victorian Weekend' - and also for the Go 'Marketing' Award as part of the @Gr8LittleTrains team... Good Luck everybody..! https://t.co/cu1krPpZ9I
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) November 15, 2018
SANTA TRAINS ARE COMING...
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) November 15, 2018
Are you getting excited yet..? WE are - as our first Santa Train is just over three weeks away..!
Don't leave it too late to book your seats though, as they are selling fast...
Go to https://t.co/LcCsAiWT1Y for details of our festive specials... pic.twitter.com/QvonlWcvFO
A CHRISTMAS TREAT...
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) November 14, 2018
Christmas is a time for celebration, for sharing, for giving and receiving presents - so our Christmas Pullman Teas provide a luxurious gift for that someone special in your life (or as a relaxing treat for yourself).
Further details @ https://t.co/bXla07R747 pic.twitter.com/DMFQ9npAw7
CHRISTMAS ON THE F&WHR...
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) November 12, 2018
Whether it's family fun, a festive treat, a gift for someone special or a scenic steam-hauled train ride - there's something for everyone this Christmas, here at the F&WHR...
Full details of all these - and more - on our website @https://t.co/r5kvrus2i5 pic.twitter.com/nwybLRXxM8
We have remembered them #Remembrance #remembrance2018 #RemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/RR3rZpVQ5k
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) November 11, 2018
Great War motive power from the trenches at TanyBwlch for unveiling and dedication of the @festrail memorial. #LestWeForget pic.twitter.com/LrsRrOx2Tp
— RailwayHeritageTrust (@RailwayHeritage) November 11, 2018
Totally appropriate motive power for @festrail rememberance train. Palmerston was in use throughout the war, and what could be more appropriate than David Lloyd George? pic.twitter.com/yo1MrO3Rv5
— RailwayHeritageTrust (@RailwayHeritage) November 11, 2018
The completed @festrail war memorial, to be dedicated, albeit a bit late, on Sunday. Particular thanks to those who designed and built such a wonderful setting for the plaque, which @RailwayHeritage provided. pic.twitter.com/P5QpqpDX3i
— RailwayHeritageTrust (@RailwayHeritage) November 9, 2018
We have had a very busy day in Snowdonia! Year 6 @BlaengarwP and @BetwsSchool have experienced a fantastic 12K mountain hike and a trip on the @festrail. The weather has been favourable overall and behaviour has once again been excellent - looking forward to dinner now! pic.twitter.com/im5jwDxi8V
— BetwsPrimarySchool (@BetwsSchool) November 7, 2018
On Sunday, 100 years after the end of the Great War, @festrail will unveil a @RailwayHeritage funded memorial to those of its staff who served and fell in the conflict. Not clear why not done at the time. Here is the base, plaque to be installed on Sunday. #LestWeForget pic.twitter.com/7F3luhTDPo
— RailwayHeritageTrust (@RailwayHeritage) November 7, 2018
Have I mentioned that a fab part of my job is meeting #SkillsfortheFuture trainees? I called into @festrail last week & heard how the new trainees are getting on and how they found out about the @heritagelottery opportunity pic.twitter.com/ifkaUDgANQ
— Emma Stagg (@EmmaStagg) November 7, 2018
TEN YEARS AGO...
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) November 4, 2018
On 4th November 2008, Porthmadog welcomed back a party of Dutch Commandos - to the town and the railway - for a service of thanksgiving and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at Harbour Station...
More info @ https://t.co/Je4Ts6mDUm pic.twitter.com/HABtEGz7iE
SPOONER'S NOVEMBER SPECIALS...
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) November 2, 2018
Carvery - every Sunday from 12:00-15:00
Curry Night - every Thursday from 17:30
Come along and enjoy a tasty treat..!https://t.co/0j0xivaghz pic.twitter.com/u4A4o92ZVt
Welsh Highland Railway - there are only two more days with trains through the beautiful Aberglaslyn Pass until February (Santa Trains excepted)... *
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) November 1, 2018
So, don't miss your chance to enjoy a seasonal ride you'll never forget through spectacular Snowdonia...https://t.co/wx8UyzzefN
