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.
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.
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Applications close on June 30th - Don’t delay if you’re interested! https://t.co/iyWBtxdZVQ
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) June 17, 2019
This is the Colwyn Bay Miniature Railway, Philip... Found this photo with some more details > https://t.co/XO6v7m9t3q
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) June 17, 2019
Hope that helps...
WHR : PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE - LOCO UPDATE...
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) June 16, 2019
Resident locomotives ‘Taliesin’ and ‘Lyd’ are now scheduled to deputise for Baldwin No.608 during 'WHR : Past, Present & Future', which takes place from 21st to 23rd June.
More details @ https://t.co/p9hymVNDGP pic.twitter.com/A3xTxEYkLk
WHR : PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE -
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) June 16, 2019
FREE PARK & RIDE SERVICE FOR VISITORS...
Here’s the latest addition to the timetables for next weekend - a FREE ‘Park & Ride’ bus service.
Event Tickets available from main Booking Offices or via our website @ https://t.co/cUyVCl9lnF pic.twitter.com/B7fKY8JAy2
Bit of action of de Winton 0-4-0VBT 'Chaloner' on the Welsh Highland Railway, @festrail just yards from the workshop the loco emerged from in 1877. pic.twitter.com/eBSNCEKrXj
— Chris Milner (@chris_railway) June 15, 2019
On the Welsh Highland Railway with @festrail what a beautiful journey. pic.twitter.com/qG9GyQVUIc
— Simesy (@simesyb) June 13, 2019
UNDER TEST...
— Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (@festrail) June 13, 2019
Hunslet Engine Co. 4-6-0T Works No.1215 of 1916 has just paid a visit to Harbour Station as part of its fitness to run / gauging test exam...
Now who wouldn't want to ride behind this stunning loco..? pic.twitter.com/XEdLlyi8Mj
Suspect you're right, but compared to the size of the States, we're just next to London..!
