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Online Hugo

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Re: Railways
« Reply #240 on: October 06, 2024, 05:43:01 pm »
This article in the Daily Post may be of interest to Railway enthusiasts
What an 'absolute stunner' as father and daughter recapture Ffestiniog Railway's golden age
The 'curly roof' carriage was much loved by guards because it was, quite literally, a life-saver




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/what-absolute-stunner-father-daughter-30073975

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Re: Railways
« Reply #241 on: October 10, 2024, 02:47:38 pm »
Snowdon Mountain Railway train 'derails' on Yr Wyddfa
Services were halted after the incident in which no-one was injured on the Clogwyn Loop.     Thank goodness for that as the incident could have been much more serious



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/snowdon-mountain-railway-train-derails-30109744


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Re: Railways
« Reply #242 on: October 27, 2024, 10:11:52 pm »
I came across this short video of the old railway line of Cwm Prysor and it made me realise what a wonderful piece of engineering this was.  It must have been one of the most picturesque train rides in North Wales


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4q-d_51Gi4

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Re: Railways...............Luxury sleeper train tour
« Reply #243 on: November 23, 2024, 10:40:52 am »
Luxury sleeper train tour that costs nearly £6K will visit Eryri on trip across Wales

The Britannic Explorer, set to launch in 2025, will take passengers around the UK including Wales, London and the Cotswolds......

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/luxury-sleeper-train-tour-costs-30434945