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	Coach 6 (formerly 4) awaits drawgear, finishing-off of the brakes and internal furnishing. The exterior is largely complete. Andy Goodwin, May 2001 512x384, 45KiB (large file: 1024x768, 127KiB )
	Progress on Coach 42. Assembly of the seats and side panels is about to commence. Although the underside of the roof has been varnished, much of the final paintwork - especially the outside - remains to be done at this point. Andy Goodwin, May 2001 512x384, 45KiB (large file: 1024x768, 127KiB )
	Progress on Coach 42. Assembly of the seats and side panels is about to commence. Although the underside of the roof has been varnished, much of the final paintwork - especially the outside - remains to be done at this point. Andy Goodwin, May 2001 512x384, 44KiB (large file: 1024x768, 124KiB )
	Ex Vale of Rheidol brake van, seen in low afternoon sunlight by Gelert's Farm. The train consists of the VoR van, the Gladstone carriage, the Eisteddfod carriage and Ruston & Hornsby Glaslyn at the head. Alan Witts, March 2005 655x491, 61KiB
	Coach 6 (left) being tried out in the east yard, but still with its temporary spoked wheels. The correct wheels are discs and will be fitted soon. On the right is the Eisteddfod Coach. Glaslyn purrs at the head. Alan Witts, February 2005 839x463, 81KiB
	Coach 6 still with unfinished paint, but now seen with running gear including air brakes and couplings. Alan Witts, March 2005 679x464, 69KiB
	On display in the Big Shed, the historic 1893 Buffet Car (Coach No. 10) is about to enter its long-awaited restoration. Later photos show the arrival of its new steel chassis - the old wooden chassis was not compliant with modern safety rules. Mark Herbert, Feb 2005 691x518, 46KiB (large file: 1152x864, 322KiB )
	Coach 6 is now finally in running order. Glaslyn draws the short test train past the Gelert's Farm signalbox, off to the right of this photo. Pete Trafford, 26.March.2005 640x480, 62KiB (large file: 1280x960, 137KiB )
	Completely restored, Coach 6 is in the normal passenger rake and is seen here at Gelert's Farm Halt. Andy Goodwin, 27.March.2005 640x480, 75KiB (large file: 1280x960, 210KiB )
	Completely restored, Coach 6 is in the normal passenger rake and is seen here at Gelert's Farm Halt. Andy Goodwin, 27.March.2005 640x480, 63KiB (large file: 1280x960, 210KiB )
	Two chassis have been designed and purchased in order to rebuild Coaches 23 and 25 (formerly 10 & 9). Shortly after unloading, the two new chassis stand on Welsh Highland rails for the first time. Simplex loco No.4 was used to shunt them down to the WHR(P) works at Gelert's Farm. Mark Herbert, Feb 2005 640x480, 48KiB (large file: 1600x1200, 320KiB )
	Another view of the inaugural train! The two chassis are upside down, which is why the angular truss rods (to provide extra strength) stick up above the frame. Mark Herbert, Feb 2005 640x480, 61KiB (large file: 1600x1200, 318KiB )
	The coaches' first journey was far from simple. The unusual size and shape of the load meant that extra care was needed. The Carriage Department is keen to get the coaches on their own wheels even if only to make them easier to manoeuver! Mark Herbert, Feb 2005 640x480, 41KiB (large file: 1600x1200, 319KiB )
	A job well done! Carriage & Wagon Manager Andy Jones gets his first rest at the end of a hectic day - and chance to admire the chassis in their new home. Mark Herbert, Feb 2005 640x480, 42KiB (large file: 1600x1200, 324KiB )
	Gentlemen, we have a carriage! The arrival of this chassis means Number 25 officially exists, and Buffet Car Number 23 restoration has well and truly begun. Donations towards turning these into working carriages are gratefully received - click here to find out how you can support the project. Mark Herbert, Feb 2005 640x480, 33KiB (large file: 1600x1200, 327KiB )
	Coach 42 has been recently fitted with newly-manufactured couplings. This photo shows the couplings as manufactured on site at Gelert's Farm. Pete Phelan, July 2005 513x363, 54KiB (large file: 1600x1200, 608KiB )
	Coach 42 has been recently fitted with newly-manufactured couplings. This photo shows one of the couplings fitted to the carriage. The coupling is of the Ffestiniog Railway Norwegian Chopper style, and is slightly different from our existing couplings, but compatible nevertheless. Pete Phelan, July 2005 640x480, 95KiB (large file: 1600x1200, 614KiB )
	The 1987 Eisteddfod Car (Coach No. 7) at Porthmadog Station after its passengers have alighted and departed. Its bold lettering is in the style typical of the original WHR. The red coach beyond is the Gladstone Car (Coach No. 8) and beyond is the four-wheel V.o.R. Brake Van. On the right is the end of coach No. 3, an open tourist coach. Mark Herbert, April 2004 576x432, 108KiB (large file: 1152x864, 330KiB )
	The historic 1891 Gladstone Car (Coach No. 8) on arrival at Gelert's Farm in 1989. Rick Beton 438x229, 51KiB
	The historic 1891 Gladstone Car (Coach No. 8) at Gelert's Farm Works in 1995. The photo shows the coach partway through its restoration, which has since been completed. Rick Beton 400x267, 27KiB
	The Gladstone Carriage restored to service. Porthmadog Station, 1997. Andy Goodwin 512x340, 22KiB (large file: 1192x792, 164KiB )
	The Gladstone Carriage passing Gelert's Farm, 1997. Andy Goodwin 512x340, 27KiB (large file: 1191x791, 188KiB )
	The historic 1893 Buffet Car (Coach No. 10) at Gelert's Farm Works in 1995. Well, half of it, anyway. The other half's there somewhere. There's a wee bit of restoration still to be done, I think you'll agree! Rick Beton 400x266, 34KiB
	'Toastrack' Coach 42 in Spring 2000. 626x412, 166KiB
	'Toastrack' Coach 42 in Spring 2004, nearing completion but still painted in undercoat. Blair Robinson 640x480, 123KiB (large file: 1280x960, 323KiB )
	'Toastrack' Coach 42 with completed interior, side steelwork and paintwork. Andy Goodwin 640x480, 87KiB (large file: 1280x960, 211KiB )
	FR Coach No.10 was originally built in 1873 as a bogie luggage brake van, apparently to a design by G.P.Spooner, and at the time numbered No.2. In 1921 it was rebuilt at Boston Lodge Works on the Festiniog, with a new body incorporating a guard's compartment and two 3rd class compartments, and then used on the Welsh Highland on many occasions. Ben Fisher 439x283, 24KiB
	A manufacturer's photograph of the 1923 Tourist Open Toastrack (Coach No. 42), one of six bought by the WHR. Robert Hudson Ltd 692x376, 61KiB
	Unloading the 1923 Tourist Open Toastrack (Coach No. 42) for restoration at Gelert's Farm, 1997. Andy Goodwin 512x342, 33KiB (large file: 1183x791, 220KiB )
	One of the bogies of the 1923 Tourist Open Toastrack (Coach No. 42) being prepared for restoration. Andy Goodwin 512x342, 38KiB (large file: 1184x792, 250KiB )
	Two coaches near to being finished off. Closest is the 1923 Tourist Open Toastrack (Coach No. 42). Furthest away is a new 4-wheeled coach being constructed to carry passengers in wheelchairs and their helpers. Rick Beton, July 1999 600x376, 45KiB (large file: 888x556, 106KiB )

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