Fifty years ago the first sod was cut on an unique piece of engineering on a British railway. Enthusiasts who dreamed of the historic narrow gauge Ffestiniog Railway reopening along its entire length ...

Two narrow gauge steam locomotives are celebrating their 125th birthday this year and the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are throwing a party. Linda and Blanche were built in 1893 by the ...

How far is six million miles? A sixth of the way to Mars, to the Moon and back three times, around 250 circuits of the equator, or, to put it another way… an awfully long way. That is roughly how far ...

Ride the Ffestiniog Railway with Mark. The Railway, once used to haul slate, now takes travelers to a Victorian era slate mine. A tour around the cold, cramped quarters of the mine reveals the history ...

Young people in Gwynedd are being given jobs on a real-life train set, as part of a £4m restoration of one of the world's oldest railway workshops. Boston Lodge near Porthmadog is Ffestiniog Railway's ...

There's something ffunny going on in North Wales this weekend. Narrow gauge Ffestiniog Railway is holding a Quirks And Curiosities event over the bank holiday which features a collection of unusual ...

Rail holiday specialist Ffestiniog Travel has launched its brand-new 2026 Rail Holidays of the World brochure, packed with inspiring escorted tours and journeys for those who love to explore the world ...

Landmark Trust and Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland railway trust plan to rescue Coed y Bleiddiau, once home to the railway supervisor An isolated, derelict cottage, perched on a ledge of Welsh ...

The £4m grant is being used to create opportunities for young people Young people in Gwynedd are being given jobs on a real-life train set, as part of a £4m restoration of one of the world's oldest ...