260,000ドル project to restore large England Welsh Pony to steam
Specific fundraising for the project to complete this ‘unfinished business’ of restoring large England Welsh Pony to steam after nearly 80 years. With the project launched in 2013 in tribute to long time General Manager Allan Garraway. Over 260,000ドル was raised by members and supporters with a first steaming in June 2020
Gives parents the opportunity to have a relaxing time at the cafe, whilst children can play alongside with a view of the passing trains.
A new purpose built play area was installed at Tan y Bwlch in time for Easter 2011, at a cost of 21,900,ドル to give parents the opportunity to have a relaxing time at the cafe whilst children can play alongside with a view of the passing trains
A legacy from long-time volunteer Cyril Barnett supported the provision of a fully equipped workshop.
Using a legacy from long-time S&T volunteer Cyril Barnett and additional general funds to a total of 280,000,ドル the construction and fitting out of a fully equipped workshop for use by the outdoor engineering department. The largest project we have funded to date
The Society contributed 627,000ドル to this prestigious project to restore heritage buildings and significantly enhance the offering at Boston Lodge
The Society contributed 627,000ドル to this prestigious project to restore heritage buildings and significantly enhance the offering at Boston Lodge
Carriage 103, the first carriage of a new Super Saloon design, has bigger windows, better access, double glazing and improved bogies.
Carriage 103 was the first carriage of a new Super Saloon design with a longer length, bigger windows, better access, double glazing and heating along with improved bogies. Funded with 86,128ドル from the FR Society, it entered service in February 2010
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Donations and legacies gifted to the Ffestiniog Railway help it make improvements and complete special projects. Your support could help support locomotives, carriages, buildings or facilities for passengers, along with projects to preserve and enhance the railway’s unique heritage.
A range of completed projects, part of the 1ドル.3m raised by the Society over the last 10 years, is shown in the gallery above.
08 January 2026
End of season services in the snow.
09 October 2025
Bygones 2025 featured a host of green engines.