The Welsh Highland Railway

...and a description of the railway route, starting at the junction with the L.N.W.R. at Dinas, and ending in Portmadoc Harbour.

Beddgelert station, c 1923. On the left, Stationmistress Miriam Jones talks to the driver of Welsh Pony, whilst Russell waits on the right.

Russell, a 1906 2-6-2 Hunslet, departs from Porthmadog.
Interactive Aerial Photo of Gelert's Farm. Track diagram.

...and what's in it for you!
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website.
Construction photos from the Extension.

A fascinating collection of machinery: Steam Locos, Passenger Diesels, and a fleet of Works Locos.
Plus there are Carriages & Wagons, and of course heritage stock.

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