A trip on the Mountain Spirit on the Ffestiniog Railway 1/07/2024

The scenery continually changes as the train crosses the estuary along the Cob embankment before climbing up the valley, through pastures and villages, then entering the ancient wooded slopes of the valley side. Shortly after picturesque Tan-y-Bwlch station, the train leaves the trees behind as it clings to the valley side. After rounding the spiral at Dduallt and passing through the tunnel, the train emerges beside Llyn Ystradau reservoir and the slate tips beckon.

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Very nice day out. The Vale of Ffestiniog is a very interesting machine. Is it fairly new? 'Did I see a rebuild date of 1997?

[@BrockwellLanemodelrailway]

Yeah It was not meant to be running. The steam loco failed