welsh highland railway (historical notes)

This page gives information on the Welsh Highland Railway as it was from 1923 to 1937.

Route

Northern section: Dinas - Tryfan Junction - Waenfawr - Bettws Garmon - Snowdon Ranger - South Snowdon (approx. 9 miles). Southern section: South Snowdon - Beddgelert - Croesor Junction - Portmadoc New (approx. 11 miles). Track gauge was (and is) 1'11" (60cm.)

Locomotives

Moel Tryfan built by Vulcan Foundry 1875 (1)
Russell built by Hunslet Engine Company 1906 (2)
590 built by Baldwin Locomotive Works U.S.A. 1917 (3)

(1) ex- North Wales Narrow Gauge Railway
(2) ex- Portmadoc, Beddgelert & South Snowdon Railway
(3) ex- War Department Light Railways

Welsh Highland Railway (Historical Notes)

Route

Locomotives

See also