Merddin Emrys and the Colonel Stephens train
On the Saturday evening shuttle to Minffordd at Bron Madog
Merddin and Taliesin at Minffordd
A vintage evening scene at Minffordd as Merddin Emrys and Taliesin await the return to Porthmadog
Trains pass at Tan y Bwlch
Palmerston Welsh Highland
On Friday, Palmerston ran some short trains to Beddgelert, reminiscent of the 1920s trains
Princess and Palmerston
Prince on Whistling Curve
With the Colonel Stephens set
Inside the Old Loco Shed
David Lloyd George, Merddin Emrys and Prince in the Old Loco Shed at Boston Lodge
Old Loco Shed
The scene inside the Old Loco Shed at Boston Lodge with David Lloyd George, Palmerston and Prince
Palmerston Pont Croesor
As part of the shuttles to Beddgelert, Palmerston is seen on the bridge at Pont Croesor (Owen Chapman)
Palmerston Rhiw Goch Farm
Passing Rhiw Goch Farm, Palmerston heads the down freight train towards Penrhyn
David Lloyd George
On the Colonel Stephens train on the approach to Rhiw Goch
Doubles at Porthmadog
David Lloyd George departs Porthmadog with the Victorian vintage train as Merddin Emrys awaits its next turn
Linda on the Cob
A 1960s scene as Linda heads towards Porthmadog with a Minffordd Shuttle
Palmerston on the freight
Heading towards Tan y Bwlch with the freight train
Taliesin Dduallt
Taliesin heads through Dduallt platform with the Victorian vintage train
David Lloyd George Tan y Bwlch
DLG stands under the footbridge at Tan y Bwlch with the Colonel Stephens vintage train
Taliesin and Merddin Emrys
On one of its first turns of the weekend, Merddin Emrys is assisted by Taliesin on the Victorian vintage train at Bron Madog (Owen Chapman)
Merddin Emrys Whistling Curve
With very strong Sunday afternoon sunlight, Merddin Emrys rounds Whistling Curve with the Victorian vintage train
Merddin Emrys
Newly repainted Merddin Emrys standing at Harbour Station - note the 'new' FR monograms on the upper cab sides
The Boat Hangs On
The replica Spooner's Boat on the rear of the last up train of the weekend, hauled by Taliesin
Earl of Merioneth Cob
For the weekend, the Earl of Merioneth was 'returned' to quasi-1970s appearance, with the black dome covers restored, 'D' shaped smokeboxes, red painted rods and white painted tyres
Afternoon Freight
Palmerston drops down into Tan y Bwlch with the freight train
Taliesin and Merddin Emrys Spiral
Merddin Emrys awaits in the siding at Dduallt as Taliesin drops around the spiral with the Victorian set
Linda and Snowdon
Linda heads the 1950s heritage train towards Porthmadog with the peak of Snowdon behind the loco
Earl of Merioneth Penrhyn
Earl of Merioneth heads out of Penrhyn with the service train (Owen Chapman)
Merddin Emrys on the Cob
The Colonel Stephens train on the Cob with Moel y Gest in the background - Merddin Emrys is in charge
Fairlies at Port
Both recently painted, Taliesin and Merddin Emrys stand at Porthmadog
Palmerston the Freight
Arriving at Porthmadog
Visiting loco Marchlyn
Ex-Penrhyn Quarry Railway 'Marchlyn', visiting from the Statfold Barn Railway, was employed on slate shunting in Minffordd Yard, seen here in the coal hole (Owen Chapman)
Marchlyn
Marchlyn shunting in Minffordd Yard (Owen Chapman)
Visiting loco No 19
Also from the Statfold Barn Railway, Hudswell Clark No 19 was in action around Minffordd Yard (Owen Chapman)
Statfold Locos
The two visiting locos from the Statfold Barn Railway are seen in Minffordd Yard
Taliesin on the Cob
As viewed from Boston Lodge, Taliesin hurries the 1920s Colonel Stephens train across the Cob towards Porthmadog (Owen Chapman)
Evening Old Loco Shed
Ffestiniog Railway No1 Princess in the evening sunlight outside Boston Lodge Old Loco Shed - Snowdon can be glimpsed in the background (Owen Chapman)
Merddin Emrys at Bron Madog
Some views from the 2016 Victorian Weekend, showcasing the best of the vintage locos, carriages and wagons that the Ffestiniog Railway can offer.
The weekend saw the return to service of Merddin Emrys following 10-year overhaul, including a slight change in appearance at the smokebox ends and a new livery.
Other highlights included the regular vintage trains, interspersed with freight and slate trains, and all with a background of colourful characters in costume.
