Update on Ffestiniog Railway steam locomotive Mountaineer
The Ffestiniog Railway has issued a report on the latest work to overhaul Mountaineer, which is a 2-6-2T locomotive built by ALCo in the USA.
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Talyllyn Railway Young Members complete replica waggon project
Talyllyn Young Members have completed their ambitious project to replicate a unique railway waggon that had been lost to time.
Plaques unveiled at award ceremony for renovation of Ffestiniog Railway station
On 5th July, two plaques were unveiled to mark the completion of the renovation of the external side of Penrhyn's station building.
Steam locomotive 45212 to visit North Wales this Saturday
LMS Black 5 No. 45212 will be visiting North Wales this Saturday, 1st March 2025. Departing Manchester Victoria at 09:32, 45212 will head to Holyhead…
WATCH: Welsh heritage railway shows new signal box frame interlocking
The Corris Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Corris in Welsh) has released a video showing the results of its works on its signal box.
Welsh museum closes ahead of £21m project
The National Slate Museum is closing its doors today ahead of a redevelopment. The project will take around 2 years and will cost £21m and…
Welsh railway spends £3m with local companies for latest project
In the last 18 months, Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways have spent over £3m with local contractors on its Interpretation and Boston Lodge Pro…
Welsh narrow gauge railway looks to build for future in new appeal
The Talyllyn Railway has launched a new major appeal to raise £500,000 over the next five years so that they can build for the future.
Welsh narrow gauge railway to display oldest narrow-gauge steam locomotive
The Vale of Rheidol Railway has announced that when it opens for the new season, on display will be the oldest narrow-gauge locomotive in existence.
Statfold Barn Railway’s ‘Lynton’ carriages to move to Bala Lake
The Charitable Trust which runs the Statfold Barn Railway and Museum has decided to donate its 'Lynton' coaches to the Bala Lake Railway.