Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways
13th June 2007 to 20th June 2007

A collection of photographs of the present extent of the Caernarvon and Porthmadog constituents of the Welsh Highland Railway and the ongoing extension works, together with pictures of the Ffestiniog Railway including some of its former route through the old Moelwyn tunnel, now submerged by Tanygrisiau reservoir.

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"Blanche" arrives at Blaenau Ffestiniog with the 16:00 from Porthmadog
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2007-06-13 00:00:00
Class NGG16 Beyer-Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 No. 138 runs round its train at Caernarvon.  The bicycle wagon at the front of the train had no customers on this trip.
Class NGG16 Beyer-Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 No. 138 runs round its train at Caernarvon. The bicycle wagon at the front of the train had no customers on this trip.
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2007-06-13 10:27:35
NGG16 Beyer-Garratt No. 138 takes water at Caernarvon before taking the 10:45 to Rhyd DDu
NGG16 Beyer-Garratt No. 138 takes water at Caernarvon before taking the 10:45 to Rhyd DDu
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2007-06-13 10:28:20
Photographed from the train at Dinas
Photographed from the train at Dinas
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2007-06-13 10:57:55
Despite the 1'11½
Despite the 1'11½" gauge , the carriages are wide enough for the refreshment trolley to pass through, seen here near Snowdon Ranger on the 10:45 Caernarvon to Rhyd Ddu
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2007-06-13 11:38:51
The 10:45 from Caernarvon, arrived at Rhyd Ddu
The 10:45 from Caernarvon, arrived at Rhyd Ddu
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2007-06-13 11:55:47
138 runs round at Rhyd Ddu
138 runs round at Rhyd Ddu
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2007-06-13 12:02:24
138 ready to depart from Rhyd Ddu with the 12:20 to Caernarvon
138 ready to depart from Rhyd Ddu with the 12:20 to Caernarvon
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2007-06-13 12:03:59
View of the Garratt and the Pullman from the window of the 12:20 to Carnarvon, shortly after departure from Rhyd Ddu
View of the Garratt and the Pullman from the window of the 12:20 to Carnarvon, shortly after departure from Rhyd Ddu
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2007-06-13 12:21:28
Another view from the window of the 12:20 Rhyd Ddu to Carnarvon
Another view from the window of the 12:20 Rhyd Ddu to Carnarvon
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2007-06-13 12:24:15
The 13:55 from Caernarvon, hauled by Beyer-Garratt 138, between Snowdon Ranger and Rhyd Ddu
The 13:55 from Caernarvon, hauled by Beyer-Garratt 138, between Snowdon Ranger and Rhyd Ddu
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2007-06-13 14:46:34
The 15:25 from Rhyd Ddu, hauled by 138, meets the diesel-hauled 15:25 from Caernarvon at Waunfawr
The 15:25 from Rhyd Ddu, hauled by 138, meets the diesel-hauled 15:25 from Caernarvon at Waunfawr
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2007-06-13 15:55:23
138 departs from Waunfawr with the 15:25 Rhyd Ddu to Caernarvon
138 departs from Waunfawr with the 15:25 Rhyd Ddu to Caernarvon
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2007-06-13 16:00:47
Bridge construction on the WHR extension, North of Beddgelert
Bridge construction on the WHR extension, North of Beddgelert
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2007-06-15 16:59:49
Part of the
Part of the "S" curve in the new track approaching Beddgelert
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2007-06-15 17:07:28
Construction of the future Beddgelert station on a new site, seen from the South
Construction of the future Beddgelert station on a new site, seen from the South
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2007-06-15 17:18:38
Goat Cutting, seen from the same footbridge as the previous photo.  The original station was beyond the cutting
Goat Cutting, seen from the same footbridge as the previous photo. The original station was beyond the cutting
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2007-06-15 17:19:14
A straight piece of track on the extension between Rhyd Ddu and Beddgelert
A straight piece of track on the extension between Rhyd Ddu and Beddgelert
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2007-06-15 17:37:19
A new bridge is under construction over the Afon Glaslyn
A new bridge is under construction over the Afon Glaslyn
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2007-06-15 17:54:37
Fairlie
Fairlie "Merddin Emrys" (built at Boston Lodge 1879) at Porthmadog Harbour, preparing to work the 10:15 train to Blaenau Ffestiniog. An oil-burner since 1972, the engine has been converted back to coal for 2007.
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2007-06-18 09:40:29

"Merddin Emrys" collects additional stock for the 10:15 Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog
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2007-06-18 09:49:38
The mixed-gauge crossing with Network Rail is installed at Porthmadog, awaiting connection
The mixed-gauge crossing with Network Rail is installed at Porthmadog, awaiting connection
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2007-06-18 10:15:21
The South portal of the old Moelwyn tunnel
The South portal of the old Moelwyn tunnel
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2007-06-18 14:01:01

"Merddin Emrys storms through Dduallt with the 13:35 Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog. The diesel "Criccieth Castle" is waiting at the loop platfrom with a special train for the Imperial college Railway Society
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2007-06-18 14:19:00