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Maps & Aerial Photographs

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog)

Map of the
Original WHR

This map shows the route of the WHR in 1923, when it was finally completed (more history). This is a hand-drawn map which will mostly fill most computer screens (larger scale maps are available - see below).

Route Map - opens in separate window

Gelert's Farm interactive aerial photograph.

Taken in early 2002, this photograph shows Gelert's Farm, the hub of the WHR engineering operations, from the air.

The interactive photograph has clickable hotspots, allowing you to explore the features and learn of their purpose.

Gelert's Farm Aerial Photograph

Track Layout Plans

Porthmadog to Pen-y-Mount

WHR Map Website external link
by Steve Harris

These maps are easy to navigate but are large
- so maybe long download times. 		Straight to: