| Re: Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway - Caernarfon Posted by grahame at 17:50, 23rd May 2026 |     |
Incidentally, 'on this day', 23 May 1832, the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway was established.
Indeed - added to "on this day"
From https://www.festrail.co.uk/ffestiniog-railway-history/
In 1830, shortly after Madock’s death, Samuel Holland, who was quarrying slate at Rhiw, joined Henry Archer, a young businessman from Dublin, to promote the Festiniog Railway, incorporated by Act of Parliament on 23 May 1832. James Spooner from Worcestershire was responsible for the survey and construction of the Railway.
| Re: Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway - Caernarfon Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 16:05, 23rd May 2026 | |
Incidentally, 'on this day', 23 May 1832, the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway was established.
| Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway - Caernarfon Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 11:15, 21st December 2025 | |
Quoting selectively, from the BBC:
Landslips hit properties, rail line and close clifftop path
A "significant landslip" has affected beachfront properties and prompted safety warnings to coastal path walkers.
Council officials said there was a risk of more "earth falling as water continues to flow down the side" of the private land at Nefyn, Llyn Peninsula. "We are aware that a number of private properties have been affected, but fortunately they were unoccupied at the time," said Cyngor Gwynedd.
A separate landslip in Gwynedd also affected the Welsh Highland Railway's line about four miles (6.4km) from Caernarfon, but bosses say it won't affect planned Santa services.
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A huge quantity of mud has blocked the rail line affecting Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
Operators of Welsh Highland Railway said Santa train services from Caernarfon would continue to operate over the weekend, although over a shortened route, following a landslip near Tryfan Junction.
It was spotted during an inspection on Friday with a huge quantity of mud thought to have been deposited on the line following persistent rain on Thursday.
Paul Lewin, boss at Ffestiniog Railway Company, said it happened at a location close to a river which had been strengthened in the past due to "land movements historically".
"But that has not prevented a torrent of slurry-like mud from being deposited on the line during the intense rain storm."
Engineers are due to complete an assessment and provide the operator with an update.
A "significant landslip" has affected beachfront properties and prompted safety warnings to coastal path walkers.
Council officials said there was a risk of more "earth falling as water continues to flow down the side" of the private land at Nefyn, Llyn Peninsula. "We are aware that a number of private properties have been affected, but fortunately they were unoccupied at the time," said Cyngor Gwynedd.
A separate landslip in Gwynedd also affected the Welsh Highland Railway's line about four miles (6.4km) from Caernarfon, but bosses say it won't affect planned Santa services.
...
A huge quantity of mud has blocked the rail line affecting Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
Operators of Welsh Highland Railway said Santa train services from Caernarfon would continue to operate over the weekend, although over a shortened route, following a landslip near Tryfan Junction.
It was spotted during an inspection on Friday with a huge quantity of mud thought to have been deposited on the line following persistent rain on Thursday.
Paul Lewin, boss at Ffestiniog Railway Company, said it happened at a location close to a river which had been strengthened in the past due to "land movements historically".
"But that has not prevented a torrent of slurry-like mud from being deposited on the line during the intense rain storm."
Engineers are due to complete an assessment and provide the operator with an update.
