2007/09/08.01 A works train in Goat Cutting Beddgelert headed by UPNOR CASTLE is about to set off down the line. The first vehicle is the ex South African Railways brake van. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.02 UPNOR CASTLE in the Goat Cutting at Beddgelert. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.03 A works train sets off from Beddgelert and heads for the Goat Tunnel behind UPNOR CASTLE on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.04 A works train disappears into the Goat Tunnel at Beddgelert. The old Ffestiniog Railway No.100 Observation Car is now used as a mess coach for the Welsh Highland workers. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.05 DOLGARROG on tracklaying train in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.06 Tracklaying train in the Aberglaslyn Pass with DOLGARROG. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.07 Rail moving trolley in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.08 Tracklaying in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.09 Tracklaying gang at work. Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.10 Tracklaying gang at work. Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.11 Another fishplate bolt is tightened up. Tracklaying in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.12 Another turn on a fishplate bolt as a further lengh of rail extends the track soutwards through the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.13 The Rest of the World tracklaying gang in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.14 The Rest of the World gang in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.15 DOLGARROG and Rest of the World tracklayers in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.16 Another fishplate is fixed in position..... Aberglaslyn Pass, 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.17 Another track fixing screw is screwed down. Aberglaslyn Pass, 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.18 DOLGARROG returns from another trip to collect another pair of rails. Pont-y-Felin bridge over the Afon Glaslyn, 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.19 DOLGARROG crosses the Glaslyn with another pair of rails on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.20 DOLGARROG heads down the Aberglaslyn Pass with another pair of rails. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.21 DOLGARROG on newly laid track in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.22 DOLGARROG with the rail transporting trolleys. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.23 DOLGARROG makes for the head of steel in the Aberglaslyn Pass with another pair of rails on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.24 Another pair of rails is brought down towards the head of steel in the Aberglaslyn Pass behind DOLGARROG. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.25 DOLGARROG on the new bridge over the Afon (River) Glaslyn. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.26 DOLGARROG goes to collect another pair of rails. The new bridge over the Glaslyn is on the left and the A4085 road bridge is in the background. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.27 South African ballast waggons in the loop at Beddgelert. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.28 South African ballast waggons in the loop at Beddgelert. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.29 Seen from the footbridge, Beddgelert station with South African ballast waggons in the loop. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.30 CONWAY CASTLE propelling the toolvan eases into Beddgelert on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.31 While I was at Beddgelert station, CONWAY CASTLE made an appearance from the Rhyd Ddu direction propelling the tool van. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.32 CONWAY CASTLE and tool van at Beddgelert. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.33 Looking down from the green lane that runs behind Beddgelert station. CONWAY CASTLE and the tool van are in the platform. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.34 CONWAY CASTLE and the tool van at Beddgelert as seen from the green lane above the station. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.35 CONWAY CASTLE and the tool van at the entrance to the Goat Cutting, Beddgelert. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.36 CONWAY CASTLE at the entrance to the Goat Cutting, Beddgelert. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.37 CONWAY CASTLE in the goat Cutting. Beddgelert station is in the background and the loco is reversing over the loop points. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.38 The purpose of CONWAY CASTLE's visit to Beddgelert was to collect the South African DZ wagon from the station loop. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.39 Having collected the DZ waggon, CONWAY CASTLE passes back through Beddgelert station on its return journey to Rhyd Ddu. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.40 Having collected the DZ wagon from the loop, CONWAY CASTLE, still with the tool van in tow, propelled the DZ back through Beddgelert station. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.41 Above Beddgelert, the line gains height by means of an 'S' curve in which trains going north reverse direction and travel south before reversing again to head back north. The works train comprising the DZ wagon, CONWAY CASTLE and the tool van is in the middle of the 'S' on it way back to Rhyd Ddu on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.42 In the middle of the 'S' curves above Beddgelert, CONWAY CASTLE sandwiched between the DZ wagon and the tool van. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.43 The works train comprising the DZ wagon, CONWAY CASTLE and the tool van head for the upper 'S' curve between Beddgalert and Rhyd Ddu. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.44 The works train rounds the upper 'S' curve between Beddgelert and Rhyd Ddu. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.45 Now travelling from left to right, CONWAY CASTLE and the works train climb the upper part of the 'S' curve and head towards Beddgelert Forest and Rhyd Ddu. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.46 The works train disappears towards Beddgelert Forest on the climb from Beddgelert in the direction of Rhyd Ddu. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.47 Rounding the final curve on the approach to Rhyd Ddu, ex South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt 143. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.48 es South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt 143 rounds the final curve as it approaches Rhyd Ddu on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.49 Rhyd Ddu is just around the curve as ex South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt 143 nears the end of its journey up from Caernarfon. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.50 es South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt 138 MILLENNIUM waits at Dinas with a train for Rhyd Ddu. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.51 The world's first ever Beyer Garratt, Tasmanian Railways 0-4-0 + 0-4-0 K1, at Dinas. Unfortunately, a problem had occurred and the Funkey diesel had to be substituted so that the K1 could go back to the shed for attention. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.52 Funkey BB diesel CASTELL CAERNARFON is about to take over the Dinas - Caernarfon shuttle. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.53 Funkey BB diesel CASTELL CAERNARFON on arrival at Caernarfon. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.54 Built by C. H. Funkey & Co in Johannesburg for a diamond mine in Namibia, BB diesel CASTELL CAERNARFON / CAERNARFON CASTLE has a 335 hp turbocharged engine which makes it one of the UK's most powerful narrow gauge diesels. Caernarfon, 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.55 No need to stop for water as CASTELL CAERNARFON runs round at Caernarfon on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.56 Back at Dinas, Funkey BB diesel CASTELL CAERNARFON / CAERNARFON CASTLE with the shuttle train from Caernarfon. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.57 With the real thing in the background, CASTELL CAERNARFON gets ready to return to Dinas. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.58 CASTELL CAERNARFON at Dinas. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.59 CASTELL CAERNARFON backs onto the shuttle train at Dinas. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.60 Awaiting its turn for restoration, ex South African Railways NG15 class 2-8-2 133 sits forlornly at Dinas. Deep pockets, anyone? 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.61 Awaiting its turn for restoration, ex South African Railways NG15 class 2-8-2 133 sits forlornly at Dinas. Deep pockets, anyone? 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.62 Awaiting its turn for restoration, ex South African Railways NG15 class 2-8-2 133 sits forlornly at Dinas. Deep pockets, anyone? 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/09.01 Visiting from the North Gloucestershire Railway, ISIBUTU is a 4-4-0T from South Africa. She was built by Bagnalls of Stafford in 1945. Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog), 9th September, 2007.

2007/09/09.02 4-4-0T ISIBUTU arrives at the Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) Tremadog Road station on the 9th September, 2007.

2007/09/09.03 4-4-0T ISIBUTU at the WHR(P) terminus in Tremadog Road, Porthmadog. 9th September, 2007.

2007/09/09.04 Bagnall 4-4-0T ISIBUTU starts the run round at the Porthmadog terminus of the WHR(P). 9th September, 2007.

2007/09/09.05 Bagnall 4-4-0T ISIBUTU of 1945 running round at the Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog)'s Tremadog Road terminus. 9th September, 2007.

2007/09/09.06 Polish 350hp 0-6-0 diesel hydraulic LYd2 58 in the yard at Gelert's Farm. 9th September, 2007.

2007/09/09.07 The traditional style Welsh Highland station shelter at Pen-y-Mount, shortly to become a junction where passengers will be able to change for Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Porthmadog Harbour and Blaenau Ffestiniog. 9th September, 2007.

2007/09/09.08 Bagnall 4-4-0T ISIBUTU runs round at Traeth Mawr. 9th September, 2007.

2007/09/09.09 With Cnicht and the Moelwyns just visible in the background, Bagnall 4-4-0T ISIBUTU running round at Traeth Mawr. 9th September, 2007.

2007/09/09.10 A ride on the Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) includes a trip round the shed/museum at Gelert's Farm. Bagnall 4-4-0T ISIBUTU of 1945 waits in the platform for the passengers to return from their shed/museum visit on the 9th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2288 This is where the Welsh Highland enters Porthmadog town. The orange coloured machine is standing on the trackbed and the tram tracks will be laid in front of the Mill building towards the bottom right of the picture. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2289 The Welsh Highland tracks at this point will be tramway style track, coming in from the bottom left of the picture and crossing Porthmadog's Snowdon Street in the distance. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2290 This is Snowdon Street in Porthmadog where the Welsh Highland will cross using tramway style track. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2291 Lookin back towards where the Snowdon Street level crossing will be. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2292 The compound on the left is where the Welsh Highland Railway will go through to enter the current car park area. This has been extended to compensate for the loss of spaces. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2293 The building on the left is the old Co-op supermarket which is now being turned into a Wilkinson's hardward shop. The Welsh Highland will share this area with the Llyn Bach footpath, but a small section of the wall will have to be demolished to give enough room for the trains. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2294 The footpath alongside Llyn Bach which the Welsh Highland trains will run alongside after Easter, 2009. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2295 The Llyn Bach footpath area which will be shared with the Welsh Highland trains from Easter, 2009. The trains will swing away to the right about here to cross onto Pont Britannia. (Britannia Bridge.) 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2296 This is where the Llyn Bach footpath comes out onto the High Street at the end of Pont Britannia. (Britannia Bridge.) The Welsh Highland trains will swing away to the right to cross onto the bridge on their way to Porthmadog Harbour Station which is the other side of the bridge. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2297 Britannia Bridge, Porthmadog, looking towards the Ffestiniog Railway's Harbour Station. The Welsh Highland Railway will come onto the bridge from the left and then cross to the other side of the road before entering the station. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2299 The Welsh Highland Railway will come onto the Britannia Bridge at Porthmadog near the red sign, and then cross over to the right hand side using tramway track. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2300 Looking towards Harbour Station, the Welsh Highland Railway will cross the Britannia Bridge using tramway type track. It will cross from left to right before entering Harbour Station. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2301 Having crossed the Britannia Bridge, the Welsh Highland will cross the entrance to the Harbour Station car park before joining up with the Ffestiniog Railway. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2302 By the time the Welsh Highland gets to this point, it will be on the other side of the road. It will enter the Ffestiniog Railway Harbour Station between the red car and the flower bed. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2303 Pont Britannia (Britannia Bridge) Porthmadog looking the other way to the previous pictures. The Welsh Highland Railway will cross over from the middle distance using tramway type track before entering Harbour Station which is behind me. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2305 If I were to stand here after Easter, 2009, I would be in danger of being run over by a Welsh Highland train! 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2307 A telephoto shot of Pont Britannia (Britannia Bridge) from outside Harbour Station. The Welsh Highland trains will come onto the bridge roughly where the blue car is and then cross over to enter the station about where I am standing. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2308 Pont Britannia (Britannia Bridge) Porthmadog is where the road crosses the Avon (River) Glaslyn as it flows into Porthmadog Harbour. This scene will be changed completely when the tramway style rails of the Welsh Highland Railway are let into the road surface. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2309 This is the point where the Welsh Highland Railway will complete its journey from Caernarvon and enter the Ffestiniog Railway's Harbour Station. It will join up with the Ff.R. a little further along The Cob and the Ff.R. tracks will be moved over to the right to allow room for the W.H.R. track and platform. 14th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2316 The Ffestiniog Railway's Harbour Station at Porthmadog before any alterations to accommodate the Welsh Highland trains. If you imagine that the silver car is a big black Garratt, you will see where the W.H.R. trains will be entering the station from Easter, 2009. 15th September, 2007.

2007/09/14.RD2317 A view across The Cob from the Ffestiniog Railway Porthmadog Harbour Station showing where the Welsh Highland Railway platform will be built. The Ff.R. track will be moved over to the right to allow more room for the W.H.R. 15th September, 2007.

2007/09/15.RD2318 A view of the Ffestiniog Railway's Harbour Station at Porthmadog showing where the Welsh Highland platform will be built on the right. The Ff.R. track will be moved over to the left to allow more room for the W.H.R. trains. 15th September, 2007.

2007/09/15.RD2319 Moel-y-Gest dominates this view of the approaches to the Ffestiniog Railway's Harbour Station at Porthmadog. The Welsh Highland Railway platform will be built on the right and the Ff.R. tracks will be moved to the left to allow more room for the W.H.R. trains. This will necessitate extending The Cob seawards at this point. Welsh Highland trains are planned to be running from here through to Caernarvon from Easter, 2009. 15th September, 2007.

2009/05/16.RD3636. On Saturday, 16th May, 2009, the Welsh Highland Railway ran some special trains for the benefit of supporters that had assisted the restoration of the railway with financial donations. The trains ran all the way through to the outskirts of Portmadog, but had to stop short of the Cambrian Crossing at the site of the 2nd Portmadoc New Station. As there are no run-round facilities at this point, Funkey B-B diesel VALE OF FFESTINIOG was attached to the rear of the trains to haul them back as far as the passing loop at Hafod y Llyn where the steam locomotive, ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143, was able to be re-attached to the front. Richard Savory photographed one of the trains climbing Nantmor Bank and kindly sent me the pictures for inclusion here.

2009/05/16.RD3637. 2009/05/16.RD3637. On Saturday, 16th May, 2009, the Welsh Highland Railway ran some special trains for the benefit of supporters that had assisted the restoration of the railway with financial donations. The trains ran all the way through to the outskirts of Portmadog, but had to stop short of the Cambrian Crossing at the site of the 2nd Portmadoc New Station. As there are no run-round facilities at this point, Funkey B-B diesel VALE OF FFESTINIOG was attached to the rear of the trains to haul them back as far as the passing loop at Hafod y Llyn where the steam locomotive, ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143, was able to be re-attached to the front. Richard Savory photographed one of the trains climbing Nantmor Bank and kindly sent me the pictures for inclusion here.

2009/05/16.RD3638. 2009/05/16.RD3638. On Saturday, 16th May, 2009, the Welsh Highland Railway ran some special trains for the benefit of supporters that had assisted the restoration of the railway with financial donations. The trains ran all the way through to the outskirts of Portmadog, but had to stop short of the Cambrian Crossing at the site of the 2nd Portmadoc New Station. As there are no run-round facilities at this point, Funkey B-B diesel VALE OF FFESTINIOG was attached to the rear of the trains to haul them back as far as the passing loop at Hafod y Llyn where the steam locomotive, ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143, was able to be re-attached to the front. Richard Savory photographed one of the trains climbing Nantmor Bank and kindly sent me the pictures for inclusion here.

2009/05/16.RD3639. 2009/05/16.RD3639. On Saturday, 16th May, 2009, the Welsh Highland Railway ran some special trains for the benefit of supporters that had assisted the restoration of the railway with financial donations. The trains ran all the way through to the outskirts of Portmadog, but had to stop short of the Cambrian Crossing at the site of the 2nd Portmadoc New Station. As there are no run-round facilities at this point, Funkey B-B diesel VALE OF FFESTINIOG was attached to the rear of the trains to haul them back as far as the passing loop at Hafod y Llyn where the steam locomotive, ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143, was able to be re-attached to the front. Richard Savory photographed one of the trains climbing through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass and kindly sent me the picture for inclusion here.

2009/05/18.RD3640. Prior to the opening of the Welsh Highland Railway extension from Beddgelert to Hafod y Llyn, a number of test and crew training trains had to be run. This is one of them climbing through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the return to Beddgelert behind ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 on the 18th May, 2009. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/18.RD3641. Prior to the opening of the Welsh Highland Railway extension from Beddgelert to Hafod y Llyn, a number of test and crew training trains had to be run. This is one of them climbing through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the return to Beddgelert behind ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 on the 18th May, 2009. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/18.RD3642. Prior to the opening of the Welsh Highland Railway extension from Beddgelert to Hafod y Llyn, a number of test and crew training trains had to be run. This is one of them arriving back at Beddgelert behind ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 on the 18th May, 2009. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/18.RD3643. Prior to the opening of the Welsh Highland Railway extension from Beddgelert to Hafod y Llyn, a number of test and crew training trains had to be run. This is one of them having arrived back at Beddgelert behind ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 which is taking water ready for the next trip. 18th May, 2009. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/18.RD3644. Prior to the opening of the Welsh Highland Railway extension from Beddgelert to Hafod y Llyn, a number of test and crew training trains had to be run. This is one of them at Beddgelert behind ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 getting ready to depart on the last trip for the day on the 18th May, 2009. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/18.RD3645. Prior to the opening of the Welsh Highland Railway extension from Beddgelert to Hafod y Llyn, a number of test and crew training trains had to be run. This is the final run on the 18th May, 2009 with ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 at Cemetery Crossing. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/18.RD3646. Prior to the opening of the Welsh Highland Railway extension from Beddgelert to Hafod y Llyn, a number of test and crew training trains had to be run. This is the final run on the 18th May, 2009 with ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 about to enter the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/18.RD36467. A view of the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass as seen from a test train on the yet to be opened Welsh Highland Railway on the 18th May, 2009. At this stage, this view had only been seen by a select few. However, three days later the line was officially opened for traffic and regular timetabled public trains are now running daily. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/18.RD3648. Prior to the opening of the Welsh Highland Railway extension from Beddgelert to Hafod y Llyn, a number of test and crew training trains had to be run. This is the final run on the 18th May, 2009 with ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 rounding the reinforced curve near Nantmor. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/18.RD3649. Prior to the opening of the Welsh Highland Railway extension from Beddgelert to Hafod y Llyn, a number of test and crew training trains had to be run. This is the final run on the 18th May, 2009 with ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 on the return journey rounding the reinforced curve near Nantmor. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/18.RD3651. Prior to the opening of the Welsh Highland Railway extension from Beddgelert to Hafod y Llyn, a number of test and crew training trains had to be run. This is the final run on the 18th May, 2009 with ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 on the return journey about to cross the Afon (River) Glaslyn. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/18.RD3652. Prior to the opening of the Welsh Highland Railway extension from Beddgelert to Hafod y Llyn, a number of test and crew training trains had to be run. This is the final run on the 18th May, 2009 with ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 on the return journey about to cross the Afon (River) Glaslyn. The new road overbridge can be seen behind the river bridge. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/20.RD3513. [38] Ex South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt 143 runs into Rhyd Ddu with the 10:00 from Caernarfon to Beddgelert on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminated at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn would open the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3514. [34] Departing from Rhyd Ddu and heading for Beddgelert on the 20th May, 2009. This section of line had opened on the 7th April, but Beddgelert was only to be the terminus for a matter of weeks; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn would open on the 21st May.

2009/05/20.RD3515. [32] The Welsh Highland between Rhyd Ddu and Beddgelert twists and turns through the Beddgelert Forest and the locomotive at the front can be seen from the train as it rounds the curves. This section of line had been opened on the 7th April, 2009, only a few weeks before my visit on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminated at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn would open the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3516. [31] To gain / lose height on the steep climb from Beddgelert to the summit near Rhyd Ddu on the slopes of Snowdon, the Welsh Highland Railway traverses two sweeping ‘S’ curves in the Beddgelert Forest. The locomotive ‘up front’, in this case ex South African Railways Beyer-Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 143, can clearly be seen from the train as it rounds these curves. 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminated at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn would open the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3517. [34] Despite the inclement weather, there were a fair numbers of passengers on the 10:00 from Caernarfon, seen here after its arrival at Beddgelert behind ex South African Railways Beyer-Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 143 on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminated at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn would open the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3518. [30] Ex South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt 143 after arrival at Beddgelert with the 10:00 from Caernarfon on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminated at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn would open the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3519. [38] Children from a local school were treated to a trip on the Welsh Highland Railway on the 20th May, 2009. After arrival at Beddgelert, the children lined up to ‘cab’ ex South African Railways Beyer-Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 143 - and to take it in turns to blow the whistle!

2009/05/20.RD3523. [43] The 10:00 from Caernarfon after arrival at Beddgelert where it will become the 12:25 departure back to Caernarfon. The end vehicle is an ex South African Railways bogie open waggon, now used on the Welsh Highland as a bicycle waggon. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminate at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn opened the following day. 20th May, 2009.

2009/05/20.RD3525. [37] Beddgelert station on the Welsh Highland Railway. Trains were extended to here from the previous terminus of Rhyd Ddu on the 7th April, 2009, but it was only destined to be a terminus for a matter of weeks as a further extension through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass was to be opened the day after I took this picture. Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 +2-6-2 Beyer Garratt No.143 is running round. 20th May, 2009.