Ffestiniog
Railway
Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF,
Wales, UK.
Tel.
44 (0)1766 51600 |
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The region of Snowdonia in north Wales was once an important mining
area, and has several narrow-gauge steam railways, of which the
Ffestiniog Railway is one of the most famous.
The railway
was one of the earliest railways to be built, and was used during
the 19th century to shift slate from the mines in Blaenau Ffestiniog
to the harbour town of Porthmadog on the west coast. It is undoubtedly
one of Wales' most scenic rides, winding thirteen miles through
rural landscape, 
with
breathtaking views of tranquil countryside backed by sweeping
snow-capped mountains. The line was built from 1832-36, but abandoned
in 1946 when the demand for slate had decreased.
Reconstruction
was begun by a group of volunteers in 1954, and by the early 1980's
the final route had been completed, with almost all of the original
locomotives still functioning. The vintage engines and carriages
of today date back to the mid-19th century, and provide a unique
travel experience. From the wharf at Porthmadog the train ascends
650ft into the mountains surrounding Blaenau Ffestiniog. The wooded
valleys of the Vale of Ffestiniog around Blaenau are beautiful
for walking, and there is a path which you can follow along the
train line.
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