British preserved narrow gauge railways
10th April 2005
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"Linda" has just crossed the mile long cob from Portmadoc and will now be squealing around the curve outside Boston Lodge works with an uphill train
An indication of the mountainous nature of the Festiniog Railway is gained here as Conwy Castle heads a train from Blaenau Ffestiniog through Tanygrisiau's cuttings and embankments.
An indication of the mountainous nature of the Festiniog Railway is gained here as Conwy Castle heads a train from Blaenau Ffestiniog through Tanygrisiau's cuttings and embankments.
Chaka's Kraal No 6 at work on the WHL 1964 Ltd line in Portmadoc
Chaka's Kraal No 6 at work on the WHL 1964 Ltd line in Portmadoc
Chaka's Kraal No 6 with the ex VOR brakevan in tow at Portmadoc
Chaka's Kraal No 6 with the ex VOR brakevan in tow at Portmadoc
Conwy Castle stabled with one of the Penrhyn
Conwy Castle stabled with one of the Penrhyn "ladies" at Festiniog Railway's Boston Lodge works
Ex Corris Railway No 3 is now domiciled on the Talyllyn Railway as No 3 Sir Hadyn. The loco ran for several seasons as
Ex Corris Railway No 3 is now domiciled on the Talyllyn Railway as No 3 Sir Hadyn. The loco ran for several seasons as "Sir Handel" portraying the character from the Thomas the Tank Engine series. This photo shows up the solid wheels of this Hughes (Loughborough) built loco.
Ex Pen yr Orsedd quarry Hunslet
Ex Pen yr Orsedd quarry Hunslet "Britomart" stands outside the Gelerts Farm workshop of the WHR (1964) Ltd during a visit to that railway in 1990.
Ex Sierra Leone No 85 carries a light dusting of snow in this picture taken at Heniarth on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Ex Sierra Leone No 85 carries a light dusting of snow in this picture taken at Heniarth on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Ffestiniog Railway
Ffestiniog Railway "Mountaineer" is an ALCO 2-6-2t which has undergone mods over the years. In my opinion this is how the loco best looked, but the cab wasn't practical for the crew.
Franco Belge built 0-8-0 runs round at Welshpool to take a Welshpool and Llanfair Railway service back to Llanfair Caereinion.
Franco Belge built 0-8-0 runs round at Welshpool to take a Welshpool and Llanfair Railway service back to Llanfair Caereinion.
Irish Mail operates a demonstration freight at the Welsh Highland (1964) Ltd terminus in Portmadoc
Irish Mail operates a demonstration freight at the Welsh Highland (1964) Ltd terminus in Portmadoc
Karen carrying a different livery on the opposite side
Karen carrying a different livery on the opposite side
Pictures will appear here of narrow gauge, and miniature subjects in the United Kingdom. Being brought up in Wales I was drawn to the Great Little Trains of Wales, particularly the Talyllyn and the Festiniog lines.