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Beddgelert
Fairbourne Railway
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Wales
Mawddach estuary
The Cardigan Bay Express
Barmouth
7819
Hinton Manor
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'Beddgelert' on The Fairbourne Railway

'Beddgelert' on The Fairbourne Railway
The Fairbourne Railway is a 12 1⁄4 inch (311 mm) gauge railway running for 2 miles (3.2 km) from the village of Fairbourne on the Mid-Wales coast, to the end of the peninsula at the Barmouth Ferry railway station.
The railway has four steam locomotives and one of the four, 'Beddgelert', seen here returning to Fairbourne with four coaches, is one of them. All four steam locos are half sized replicas of previous narrow gauge engines.

In the background, across the Mawddach estuary, is "The Cardigan Bay Express" hauled by 7819 Hinton Manor!

A scan from my Agfachrome 35mm slide, showing the juxtaposition of two completely different trains.

Ian Wood, , J. Gafarot, Ste and 12 other people have particularly liked this photo


19 comments - The latest ones
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Very nice train.
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Don Sutherland club
Thanks for calling in, Don!
7 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Terrific capture!

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7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to William Sutherland club
Many thanks, William
7 years ago.
 Tractacus
Tractacus club
Well timed!
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Tractacus club
Incredibly fortunate with the timing ;-)
7 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Thats 2 wonderfuls in one shot !!
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Pam J club
One and a bit ;-)
7 years ago.
 * Didier 85 *
* Didier 85 *
Beau cadrage !
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to * Didier 85 *
Thank you, Didier!
7 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A great image, Neil. The slide has survived (and copied) well.
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to tiabunna club
Many thanks on both counts, George.
7 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A fantastic looking little train............and a superbly composed image, with a magnificent backdrop..!!
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Keith Burton club
Thank you, Keith. Yes, there are some stunning views along that coastline and I went there with my parents quite a few times.
7 years ago.
 Roger Dodger
Roger Dodger club
Excellent capture, a slice of history.
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Roger Dodger club
Thanks for your positive input, Roger. Most appreciated.
7 years ago.
 Ste
Ste
A smashing shot here once again and another faved by me

Best wishes ... Steve
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Ste
Narrow gauge is not my preferred choice of railway but the Welsh coast has some marvellous small stuff....and I used to go there for the scenery as much as the railways.
Thanks for another positive visit from you.
7 years ago.
 tarboat
tarboat club
Nicely thought out.
2 years ago.

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