Here’s a collection of articles about the Ffestiniog Railway Society’s work. They can be linked to pages and items around the site but are have a distinct place within the navigation.
01 April 2014
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01 January 2014
An overview of the Ffestiniog’s iconic fleet of unique steam locomotives.
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01 January 2014
Second instalment on the story of the Fairlie Bogies, taken from and extended from the original article recreated here.
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01 January 2014
This is the first part of an article about the background and detail about the restoration of the Fairlie locomotives. This article, written by Jo Clulow, first appeared in the Ffestiniog Railway Society Magazine no.157 from Summer 1997.
This article has been published again as part of the FR Society’s Fairlie Appeal. Click here for details »
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What makes the Ffestiniog Railway different and unique? Many would argue it is the Fairlie locomotives with their double engine bogies.
Here’s the background to their restoration with updates.
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13 July 2012
13 July 2012 marked the 50th Anniversary of Linda’s arrival at the Ffestiniog. Mike Davis was sent by General Manager to ensure it arrived safely and the right way round!
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