by Mark Collins

Having filmed the Cambrian Coast Line in the morning, we left the train at Porthmadog and spent the afternoon on the Ffestiniog Railway.

Unfortunately for me I didn’t travel up to Blaenau Ffestiniog, as I had to drive the van while the crew filmed. However I did get to travel 1st class back down to Porthmadog and was amazed by the beautiful scenery I encountered.

The director also nearly lost a camera as he was leaning out of the carriage trying to get the best shot. The train went through a cutting which was a shear rock face inches from the carriage and he had to lean in pretty sharpish. The things these people will do to get want they want!

Tim Davies, the Corporate & Public Affairs Manager, is a man who is passionate about his job and his vision for the future of the Ffestiniog Railway and the Welsh Highland Line is good to hear. At the time of writing this they are looking to link the two lines to form nearly 50 miles of narrow gauge railway stretching from Canaervon to Blaenau Ffestiniog once the section from Waunfawr to Porthmadog is complete.

Trainspotting.links (will open in a new window)

www.festrail.co.uk
www.bangor.ac.uk/ml/whr
http://www.ffestiniograilway.org.uk