Ffestiniog Railway, Heritage narrow-gauge railway in Porthmadog, Wales.
The Ffestiniog Railway extends 13.5 miles from Porthmadog harbor to Blaenau Ffestiniog through the mountains of Snowdonia National Park.
Starting operations in 1836 to transport slate from quarries, this railway became the first narrow-gauge line in Britain to carry passengers in 1865.
The railway preserves traditional Welsh engineering through its collection of restored steam locomotives and vintage carriages from the Victorian period.
Regular train services operate between March and October, with departures from both Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog stations multiple times per day.
The railway features double Fairlie locomotives, specialized engines with two boilers that can operate in both directions without turning around.
Location: Porthmadog
Official opening: 1836
Website: http://ffestiniograilway.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.92405,-4.12664
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
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