Steaming through the Vale of Ffestiniog

Our historic trains climb over 700 feet from sea level into the mountains through tranquil pastures and magnificent forests, past lakes and waterfalls, round tight bends (even a complete spiral) clinging to the side of the mountain or tunnelling through it. Discover why engineers from around the world visited the Ffestiniog to see how it should be done.
 

The Welsh Highland Railway is Snowdonia’s newest railway. Trains start a spectacular 25 mile scenic journey from beneath the castle walls at Caernarfon.
 

The delights of the Aberglaslyn Pass

The trains - hauled by the world's most powerful narrow gauge steam locomotives - climb from sea level to over 650ft on the foothills of Snowdon, before zig-zagging dramatically down the steep hillside to reach Beddgelert, nestling in the heart of the National Park, then through the magnificent Aberglaslyn Pass and on to Porthmadog.

Train travel as it should be done
Remember a time when rail travel was something to look forward to rather than dread? Our railways are the perfect antidote to commuting.

With some of the most comfortable carriages on any preserved railway - standard or narrow gauge - you can step back in time to a more civilised age. On the Welsh Highland Railway you can experience the ultimate in luxury in one of our First Class Pullman Saloons.

Relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of Snowdonia in comfort, with at-seat buffet service, snacks, refreshments, a fully-licenced bar featuring locally-brewed award-winning beers. Welsh Highland trains also offer freshly cooked hot food and all trains have toilet facilities.

As the oldest railway company in the world still operating trains, we know a bit about what makes a journey special. Even a short trip on our railways will help you unwind - so much so, we think you'll want to do it all over again…

A diminutive steam engine which last worked at the Dinorwic Slate Quarry near Llanberis in North Wales is to be put on display at the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway's Porthmadog Harbour Station.

Here at F&WHR Towers we have been having a few teething troubles with our new web shop but we are pleased to say that most of them have been ironed out and you can now place orders once again.

The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway's oldest working steam locomotive celebrates its 150th birthday this year. To mark the event, Prince – built in London in 1863 – is returning to the city for the first time to give cab rides at London Transport Museum's Acton Depot open day this weekend.

To celebrate their win of the CAMRA 2013 Gwynedd & Anglesey Pub of the Year, The Snowdonia Parc Brewpub at Waunfawr is holding an Easter beer festival during Easter week.

It's time to dust off the binoculars as the male and female Ospreys have returned to their nest in Glaslyn Valley. The birds appear at almost the same time every year and have returned for the ninth year in a row.

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