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Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway (C)
Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, ,
LL49 9NF
Tel: 01766 516000
Website: http://www.festrail.co.uk
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Two foot Gauge – Two Great Railways – Too Good to Miss!
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - two unique narrow gauge railways (both operated by the Ffestiniog Railway Company) with a fascinating past and an even more exciting future. We are currently re-instating the long-lost railway link between Caernarfon and Porthmadog. By 2009 we hope that you will be able to travel from Caernarfon right through to Blaenau Ffestiniog – almost 40 miles of narrow-gauge steam!
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Takes you on a 13½-mile journey from the harbour in Porthmadog to the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Our historic trains climb over 700 feet from sea level into the mountains through tranquil pastures and magnificent forests, past lakes and waterfalls, round horseshoe bends (even a complete spiral) clinging to the side of the mountain or even tunnelling through it.
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Events on the Welsh Highland Railway (C) this year! - Winter events will be added shortly!*For the whole of May 2008 on The Ffestiniog Railway.
May is a very special month for the FR - as we welcome special guest engine – ‘Jerry M’!
Originally called ‘Vaenol’ (Works Number 638), the engine was built in 1895 for Dinorwic Quarry but is now part of the Hollycombe Collection, at the Liphook site in Hampshire.
‘Jerry M’ will be working on the FR throughout May.
*May 3-5; Bank Holiday weekend.
This weekend promises to be a real enthusiasts dream with extra trains being added to the timetable! Expect vintage carriages and locos and special events too.
*May 3-4; Porthmadog Model Railway Exhibition.
Visitors to our own Bank Holiday extravaganza will also have the opportunity to visit the Porthmadog Model Railway Exhibition which is again being held at the Glaslyn Leisure Centre (Canolfan Hamdden Glaslyn) in Porthmadog. As ever, layout theme is Industrial and Narrow Gauge.
*July 29-30 / August 5-6 / August 12-13 / August 19-20 / August 26-27;
Food on the Move Trains.Our ever tasty and popular Food on the Move trains will roll out of the station on these dates.Leaving Harbour Station in Porthmadog for a return trip to Blaenau Ffestiniog, you can have traditional Bangers ‘n’ Mash served to you at your table!You’ll be able to sit back, relax and eat in comfort while enjoying the stunning views from your carriage window as you ride through the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.Advanced booking essential for these trains, as they sell-out quickly!
*July 31 / August 7 / August 14 / August 21; Jazz Trains.
Get that foot tapping as our ever-popular Jazz Trains return!These special trains leave Porthmadog’s Harbour Station for an evening of entertainment at Tan-y-Bwlch, surrounded by the natural beauty of Snowdonia’s wooded valleys.Let your hair down and enjoy foot-stomping Jazz by live aces, Dr Jazz, accompanied by a ‘pay-as-you-eat’ barbecue. Drinks and refreshments are available from our licensed buffet car during the journey as well as from Tan-y-Bwlch café.*Advanced booking essential for these trains, as they sell-out quickly!__________________________________________________________________
RHEILFFORDD ERYRI / WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY (CAERNARFON)
Snowdonia’s newest railway. Trains currently run on a 12-mile journey from our main station in Caernarfon, overlooked by the magnificent castle, to the village of Rhyd Ddu nestling 650 feet above sea level on the slopes of Snowdon. This is the halfway stage of this exciting project – work is in full swing on the remaining section to Porthmadog.
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Events on the Welsh Highland Railway (C) this year! - more events will be added shortly!
*May 9-11; Rail Ale Festival.
The Welsh Highland Railway Society is pulling out all the stops with a weekend of events guaranteed to draw crowds from across the UK.The beer festival at Dinas Goods Shed has proved a massive success since its launch in 2004 and this year promises even more ale, more fun and more music, with Purple Moose again taking charge of the specials!Weekend Rover Tickets available.Provisional timetable: Friday (9th) pm: music by Gwibdaith Hen Fran.Saturday (10th) am: Rough Shunters (Jazz) / Harp music.Saturday 10th) pm: Y Moniars.Sunday (11th) am: Youth orchestra, choir and possible Farmers Market.
*September 5-7; Super Power Garratt50.
A big event to mark 50 years of the Garratt. We aim to get 50 Garratts together (of various sizes!) to mark this milestone.The celebration will include an intensive timetable and lots of extras for the whole family on the WHR (C). Weekend Rover Tickets available.Advanced booking essential for these trains, as they sell-out quickly!
