Blaenau Ffestiniog sits without but completely surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park, due to the scars from its industrial past of slate quarrying, and the various waste heaps. Not quite the s... (more)
A rarity on many fronts. Firstly, sun in Blaenau Ffestiniog, a place notorious for rain and dull weather. Secondly, a railtour to that location. Thirdly, a railtour to Blaenau Ffestiniog in the su... (more)
With the summit of Moel Siabod sadly in shadow, 37417 “Richard Trevithick” and 37401 approach Blaenau Tunnel with Kingfisher Railtours’ “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z37 05.50 Peterborough to... (more)