27 February 2018
A short glimpse into some of the diesels at Boston Lodge, including the return to use of Harold.
11 January 2018
New points are being fitted in the main yard at Boston Lodge. These were delivered before Christmas, having been paid for out of a Ffestiniog Railway Society grant.
29 December 2017
Following work on both Ladies, the two sisters were reunited for the Christmas week trains, commencing Boxing Day, handling 8-carr trains each day. Including, on 29th December, when the weather conditions were somewhat wintry.
15 October 2017
A short gallery showing scenes from the 2017 Victorian weekend, over the long weekend of 6-8 October.
05 September 2017
Ex Penrhyn Quarry mainline class Hunslet Blanche has been absent from operations since May 2016 when she was dismantled for the obligatory 10 year boiler inspection and retube. With help at Young Volunteers Week at the beginning of August, Blanche is beginning to look like a loco again.
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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20 May 2017
Our regular scribe, Ron Walker, reports on further drains activity, in Tan y Bwlch and Minffordd.
27 April 2017
The frames ready for rewheeling, the tender nearly complete and the boiler hydraulically tested. See the report for the update.
26 April 2017
A quick peak inside the carriage shed, viewing some of the current work underway.
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SANTA TRAINS UPDATE...
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) December 16, 2018
Sorry, but - ALL our Santa Trains are now FULLY BOOKED.
If you've not been able to get seats this season, make sure you put a reminder in your new diary - as the F&WHR Santa Trains will be back next year, on 7 • 8 • 14 • 15 • 21 • 22 December 2019... pic.twitter.com/VMokRiYxp6
VALENTINE'S PULLMAN AFTERNOON TEA...
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) December 16, 2018
Our Christmas Pullman Teas are now fully booked, but there are other ways to provide a luxurious gift for that someone special in your life (or as a relaxing treat for yourself)...
...continued @ https://t.co/994ULymZkX pic.twitter.com/ecnPw6cHnO
WEEKEND LUNCHTIME @ SPOONER'S...
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) December 12, 2018
Coming to Porthmadog this weekend..? Don't forget, Spooner's at Harbour Station has special seasonal fare for you to enjoy during your visit.
We'd love to see you here, but recommend you book ahead. Call us on 01766 516032 to reserve a table..! pic.twitter.com/MC1CTLHCE9
The dates (and price) shown are for Oct. 2018 - we have a two places available for our Christmas Pullman Tea on 29th December ( see https://t.co/1ukkTKEmgV ) and are awaiting dates for 2019. More info @ https://t.co/sgqJ2CEcGW
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) December 12, 2018
10 of our favourite places to enjoy an #afternoontea in #NorthWales -thx @BestAftTeas for your help choosing! @LlandudnoBay @FoodCymru @BodysgallenHall @palehallhotel @festrail @ChateauRhianfa @KinmelArms @LakeVyrnwyHotel #hightea @AfternoonTeaUK pic.twitter.com/SeioaYp7JH
— North Wales Magazine (@northwalesmag) December 10, 2018
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) December 10, 2018
NEW - F&WHR GIFT CARDS...
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) December 10, 2018
Looking for a present that offers something a little different - try our new 'flexible' Gift Cards, which have just arrived in the shop. More info @ https://t.co/w5WPquk6Sa pic.twitter.com/DNjxE9Rn2Y
PHOTO OF THE DAY... We still have 4 days of Santa trains over the next 2 weekends. We have limited capacity on the Welsh Highland, with more seats available on the Ffestiniog Railway. So, please phone the Santa Hotline (01766 516070) as soon as possible to avoid disappointment... pic.twitter.com/mUDSoRbb4n
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) December 9, 2018
