The Quarryman by ajisaac

The Quarryman

One of the volunteers servicing 'The Quarryman' before it makes its journey from Porthmadog Harbour to Blaenau Ffestiniog.

The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.

The railway takes you on a 13½ mile journey from the harbour in Porthmadog to the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog.

The historic train will climb over 700 feet from sea level into the mountains through tranquil pastures and magnificent forests, past lakes and waterfalls, round horseshoe bends (even a complete spiral) clinging to the side of the mountain or even tunnelling through it.

What a journey!
I was in Blaunau earlier this year and have been on that rail. Thanks for the wonderful pic!
November 4th, 2024  
@ankers70 Thanks for your kind comments & fav, much appreciated. Hope you enjoyed your trip.
November 4th, 2024  
@ajisaac I have family in Blaunau who I try and visit regularly
November 4th, 2024  
@ankers70 Wow, that's a pretty long journey!
November 5th, 2024  
Yes it is! But I love going there and the connections are strong!
@ajisaac
November 5th, 2024  
Lovely scene and shot.
November 5th, 2024  
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