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.
22 October 2018
The Ffestiniog’s main Permanent Way diesel, Harlech Castle, has been undergoing significant maintenance and enhancements over the Summer.
25 September 2018
Highlights of the annual display of Victorian equipment 5-7 October.
11 August 2018
Refurbishing of original buildings in Boston Lodge, to preserve for the future.
18 June 2018
A recent shuffle in the carriage shed has seen carriage 22 replaced by 21 in the paint shop.
07 May 2018
15 visiting Hunslets to join the 5 resident at the Ffestiniog – a weekend to remember!
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…
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.
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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Be sure to watch us on the first of the 12-part series 'Steam Train Britain' tonight at 8pm on Yesterday channel (Freeview 25 / Sky 155) pic.twitter.com/DMoz7RH29E
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) October 17, 2019
Our gorgeous slate cottage Coed y Bleiddiau sits in the heart of #Snowdonia National Park, alongside the wonderful @festrail Book a stay and travel by steam train before the November timetable changes!
Welsh Highland Railway & Caernarfon on the Railways of Wales tour https://t.co/MFrgTX7kOd pic.twitter.com/H6bXrLoCpK
— RobertOnTheRails (@RobertOnTheRail) October 16, 2019
Times at other stations are -
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) October 11, 2019
15:50 Beddgelert
16:20 Rhyd Ddu
16:50 Waunfawr
No other trains are affected - however, please be aware that the 14:20 train from Caernarfon will now pass the retimed service at Beddgelert, not Rhyd Ddu.
WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY -
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) October 11, 2019
AMENDED SERVICE ON
Saturday 12th October...
Due to an additional charter service, the 14:15 departure from Porthmadog has been retimed to leave Harbour Station at 14:50 - arriving in Caernarfon at 17:20. pic.twitter.com/3n9wkrSTuB
F&WHR SANTA LEAFLETS - Now available to download.
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) October 10, 2019
We have two Santa Train options for you and your family to enjoy this December - which will you choose..?
a) Porthmadog to Beddgelert return - https://t.co/NwRcAayCK1
b) Caernarfon to Rhyd Ddu return - https://t.co/43yfKImNdb pic.twitter.com/jaiMovYVn4
COMPETITION!... Stay in Portmeirion Village and enjoy First Class journeys on the world famous Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. Answer a simple question for a chance to explore Snowdonia National Park and the Vale of Ffestiniog by steam train - https://t.co/hGvXFcHAFI pic.twitter.com/uwtRjki6Ia
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) October 9, 2019
WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY -
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) October 9, 2019
WITCHES AND WARLOCKS
OF WAUNFAWR...
Well, not just Waunfawr, but that's where the popular WHR Halloween Trains will be heading again this year.
All are welcome - no matter where you live[d] ...
See the event page for more details:https://t.co/H6AnpzME6u pic.twitter.com/fDpHOCWMiN
