The Cumbrian Mountaineer returns this April
Following three sell-out tours, this spectacular steam adventure, The Cumbrian Mountaineer, returns, hauled by the magnificent British Rail Class 7 70…
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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.
Book Review: Train Beyond the Mountains by Rick Antonson
This is the author's autobiographical account of his travels through the Rocky Mountains on Canada’s famous train, the Rocky Mountaineer.
January update on steam locomotive Mountaineer
The volunteer group overhauling Alco locomotive 'Mountaineer' has released its January work, with volunteers returning to the Glan y Pwll Workshops af…
Network Rail colleague takes on a challenging journey in order to raise funds for Children in Need
Mark Dix will be taking on an extremely arduous challenge by cycling Wales's highest road pass to raise money for the charity
Volunteers to pull Mountaineer steam locomotive across Cob to Porthmadog
With Mountaineer due to have its restoration started soon, the project has announced a new 'Moving Mountaineer' event in August 2022.
Ffestiniog Railway – May Day Weekend – Part 1
Over the bank holiday weekend, we visited the Ffestiniog Railway as they were holding a special event. This would see 10 locomotives in steam across…