Great Railway Eras

Ffestiniog in Colour

1955-82

by Hugh Ballantyne

The railway was an example to the world after double engines were introduced in Victorian times. The revival of this unique line was thus of immense importance and this prolonged task is recorded herein - 28 years of toil in impressive images.

 

Review:

'The compiler [Hugh Ballantyne], himself an accomplished photographer, has sourced a wonderful selection of 120 pictures from this famous narrow gauge railway's early years.... The photos of the deviation and the new and old Moelwyn tunnels are especially noteworthy.'
(The Railway Magazine, December 2012)

Book Details

Author
Hugh Ballantyne
Editor
Vic Mitchell
Series
Great Railway Eras
Publisher
Middleton Press Ltd
Published
21 July 2012
ISBN
9781908174253
Language
English
Format
Hardback
Dimensions
240 x 174 mm
General
96 pages
120 photographs
large scale maps
other details of local history

Stations & Locations

Stations Photo
Portmadoc 1-12
Porthmadog 13-15
Porthmadog, The Cob 16-17
Boston Lodge 18-26
Minffordd 27-36
Gwyndy Bank 37-38
Penrhyn 39-42
Rhiw Goch 43-53
Plas Halt 54-56
Tan y Bwlch 57-75
Dduallt 76-101
Tanygrisiau 102-109
Blaenau Ffestiniog 110-120