WHR

Hafod Ruffydd Halt to Beddgelert Forest Halt

 

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Locations

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The above OS map shows the route through the Beddgelert Forest. Click on the image to enlarge. Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service. Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.

 

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The railway alignment runs south-east along the east side of the A4085 on an embankment from Rhyd Ddu station to Pitt's Head Halt. The halt is named after the large rock on the west side of the railway by the road bridge OB123 which is said the resemble the 19th Century Prime Minister's head as viewed from the north.

A track and gate lead to the site of the halt at LC68 (Ch. 15650) near Cerrig Cyllau. The railway now runs into a cutting before curving under the bridge to cross to the west side of the A4085. The cutting has become flooded and is heavily overgrown. A public footpath joins the road from Ffridd Uchaf farm making a circular walk from Rhyd Ddu possible.

The alignment now runs due south through the summit bog. A wet cutting passes under a former cattle overbridge (OB124) and then reaches the summit of the WHR (197m or 646 ft.) at Ch.16180. This cutting can be seen from the parallel A4085. The trackbed runs downhill now on a shallow embankment to Pont Cae'r-Gors where it meets the public access to Beddgelert Forest car park and a forestry track at LC70 (Ch.16560). The cutting at LC20 has been filled in and resumes immediately south of the level crossing.

From this point the railway begins its steep descent of the Nant Colwyn Pass to Beddgelert. For a while the railway keeps close on the west side of the forestry track, the Afon Colwyn and the A4085. Already the railway is effectively high on an embankment above the road as the road and river drop steeply in just 2 miles to Beddgelert. The railway doubles this distance, through use of S curves and a loop into a side valley, to keep the gradient down to a manageable 1 in 40.

The alignment now curves west into the side valley of the Afon Cwm-Du, which it crosses in a horseshoe curve at UB131 (Ch.17570). There permissive paths on this section in Beddgelert Forest.

Forest Enterprise (ex Forestry Commission) has produced a map available free to residents of the campsite at Beddgelert Forest. It covers a number of way-marked paths, some of which appear to be on the WHR trackbed. These are permitted paths.

Click here for map of Walks in Beddgelert Forest.

There is a car park (from Pont Cae'r-Gors follow way-marks 51, 52, 54 and 56) and numerous walks, though the car park toilet has been demolished. One of the way-marked walks (way-marks 53, 57, 80 and 81) is nominated along the trackbed to Hafod Ruffydd.

All trees were felled on this section to Hafod Ruffydd Halt in 1998 and excellent views will be had for several years until the new planting obscures the view again (sadly before trains run in 2009).

After Cwm-Du bridge the railway resumes its southerly course and crosses a Forestry Track at LC71 (Ch.17940) which was the site of Hafod Ruffydd Halt. The alignment now runs on an embankment across pasture below Hafod Ruffydd Ganol farm where a public bridleway crosses at LC72 (Ch.18140). Shortly after the farm the route re-enters the Beddgelert Forest in an area of mature trees followed by new planting.

There is a deeply flooded cutting starting at Ch. 18550 caused by a Forestry track crossing the route at Ch. 18650. At Ch. 18600, the railway begins the first of its two famously tight S curves to loose height as it approaches the Afon Meillionen and its adjacent forestry track. The railway turns from south to north over the 300m from Ch. 18600 to Ch.18900, moving from cutting to a high embankment.

The route now moves into pasture land, passing Weirglodd-isaf cottage before encountering the second part of the S curve at Ch.19100. Over the next 300m, the railway curves through cutting from north to south and onto a shallow embankment alongside the Afon Colwyn.

The alignment re-enters Beddgelert Forest running south at Ch.19600 and crosses the Afon Meillionen via UB150 at Ch.19760. A new Forestry crossing is required here at Ch.19760. The railway now crosses the Beddgelert Forest Campsite in a shallow cutting, passing under a footbridge OB171 (Ch.19940).

There was no halt here in the previous history of the WHR but as this large and popular Forest Campsite has developed from the 1950s, it is likely to be a large source of traffic and income for the WHR from tourists travelling to Porthmadog or Caernarfon. The Beddgelert Forest Halt will be located on a straight length of trackbed at Ch.20000, the end of this section of the website.

 

Gradients

The railway climbs ands falls with rapidly changing grades, mostly shallow, from Rhyd Ddu to the site of Pitt's Head Halt. All the heights are within two metres and this switchback section could be made even with ballast or fill from the Rhyd Ddu stockpile.

From the A4085 road bridge the gradient steepens to 1 in 76 then finally to 1 in 46 on the climb to the short level summit section around Ch.16200. The route then drops at 1 in 104 towards Pont Cae'r-Gors.

The descent proper begins at Pont Cae'r-Gors where the gradient steepens to 1 in 40, the ruling grade for the line. The gradient is eased to 1 in 46 through the Cwm-Du curve before resuming the 1 in 40 to Hafod Ruffydd. Here there is a short easing to 1 in 46 before another 1 in 40 section. The S curve is eased to 1 in 48 and 1 in 44 with a short 1 in 40 section in the middle. Beddgelert Forest Halt is graded at 1 in 44 but the route changes to 1 in 40 again south of the halt.

 

LC71 Hafod Ruffydd

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This southerly archive view is from the site of Hafod Ruffydd Halt at LC71, looking towards Beddgelert. Hafod Ruffydd Halt once boasted a siding behind the viewpoint. The viewpoint is on a Forestry way-marked track (No.81). The route drops steeply at 1 in 40, the ruling gradient for the 1924 Works. The trackbed is the shallow embankment crossing the pasture. The farm to the right of the trackbed is Hafod Ruffydd Ganol. A public bridleway crosses the line by the farm. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10 & iPhoto Plus4. Slide displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (28/3/05, 7/8/05, 1/10/05, 24/10/05, 5/2/06 and 1/8/06) from LC71 show Achnashean's recent clearance work and, in the second view, fencing started south of the site of Hafod Ruffydd halt. The third view shows that the newly appointed contractor, James Cyf., has started scraping the trackbed down to ballast. The fourth view shows the provision of lineside drainage and the fifth view, the hardening and widening of the trackbed with slate waste. The sixth view shows ballast laid up to LC71. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (13/10/06) shows curved rails stored in the two foot south of LC71. These are right hand curved stored on the rail head, rather than the foot as usual. Click on the image to enlarge. Image courtesy/copyright Bruce Brayne and taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (28/3/05) of LC71 shows the site of Hafod Ruffydd Halt beyond. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4. Image displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (archive, 17/4/06 and 1/10/06) show the route crossing pastures at LC71 (Ch.18000), approaching Hafod Ruffydd Halt as seen from the forest track. Snowdon is seen in the background. The second image shows the trackbed ballasted and the third, Upnor Castle on a the Phase 4 PW train crossing LC71 for the first time. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10 & iPhoto Plus4. Other images taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (1/10/06) shows the tracklaying gang progressing south of LC71. The railway reverses its direction as part of the Upper S Curve in the forest and runs north passing the far side of the white small holding (Weirglodd Isaf) in the distance at a much lower level. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (28/3/05 and 30/7/06) at Ch.18050 shows the trackbed approaching Hafod Ruffydd Ganol farm, with the forest boundary beyond and ballast laid from the south. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (1/10/06) shows the Head of Steel at Ch.18090 on the long straight south of LC71. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (28/3/05, 30/7/06 and 1/10/06) shows the trackbed near LC72. The second view shows ballast laid and the third view the Head of Steel at the end of that weekend's tracklaying. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (archive and 14/5/06) show the route on a shallow embankment crossing Hafod Ruffydd Ganol pastures at Ch.18000. Hafod Ruffydd Ganol farm is visible in the background with Moel Hebog dominating behind. The trackbed has been obliterated for some hundreds of metres where it enters the mature forestry beyond the pastures. In the second view surveyors' sighting levels have been erected along the levelled formation. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10. Second view taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (28/3/05, 27/10/05 and 17/4/06) from the public footpath at LC72 show the trackbed Hafod Ruffydd Ganol farm crossing. The first view shows Achnashean's basic clearance and fencing. The second view shows the trackbed has been scraped and hardened with some slate waste. Some initial drainage has been provided. The third view shows a later stage in drainage and hardening of the formation and the erection of surveyors' poles every 10m. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (28/3/05, 27/10/05 and 17/4/06) from the public footpath at LC72 show the trackbed curving into the Beddgelert Forest. In the second view the trackbed has been scraped and hardened with slate waste and some initial drainage provided. In the third view, a later stage of trackbed improvement is visible with surveyors poles erected every 10m. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (28/3/05 and 17/4/06) at Ch.18300 show the trackbed north from the Beddgelert Forest boundary. In the second view, some preparation of the trackbed has been done and surveyors' poles erected every 10m. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (7/10/06) at Ch.18200 shows the trackbed adjacent to the Forest boundary at the end of the long straight from Hafod Ruffydd Halt. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is courtesy/copyright Mike Hart and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (22/7/06) shows the recently ballasted track on Hafod Ruffydd Ganol Curve at Ch.18240. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is courtesy Mike Hart and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (28/3/05 and 17/4/06) at Ch.18300 show the trackbed entering the Beddgelert Forest. The section from this location southwards required substantial clearance revealing that drainage has failed in several places. Click on the images to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (14/5/06) at Ch.18300 shows the trackbed at UB138, with the forest boundary beyond. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (14/5/06) at Ch.18300 shows the trackbed at UB138, with the forest boundary beyond. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (10/10/06) shows the track laid at Ch.18400. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (10/10/06) shows the track laid at UB138 where the railway emerges from the Beddgelert Forest. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

Upper S Curve

The railway is now high above the steeply descending Afon Colwyn and drops in a giant S curve through cuttings and embankments to emerge alongside the Afon Colwyn again. Using this technique the railway's engineers dropped 30 metres without changing the direct distance to Beddgelert.

The cutting approaching the first curve was blocked by a forest track and had flooded with water as a result. The line curves from south to north within 300 metres and runs onto an embankment. After a short straight past Weirglodd-isaf cottage, the line reverses its course again over 300 metres from north back to south through cutting and embankment, swinging back towards the forest which it enters at UB148.

 

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These southerly views (28/3/05, 27/10/05 and 17/4/06) at Ch.18400 show the cleared trackbed revealing further evidence of drainage problems and the later hardening of the trackbed by contractors James Cyf. A drystone slate slab wall has been erected to support the cutting on the right side. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (28/3/05, 17/4/06 and 22/7/06) at UB139 (Ch.18450 approx.) show the trackbed required a lot of work to firm it up at this location. The original drainage regime must be reinstated. The second view shows new sidelong ditches on both sides intercept much of the water that has caused the trackbed to deteriorate into a quagmire. The trackbed has been hardened with slate waste and surveyors' poles have been added every 10m. A drystone slate slab wall has been built to support the cutting on the left side. The third view shows ballast laid. Click on the images to enlarge. The first two images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. The third image is courtesy Mike Hart and was taken on a digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (10/10/06 and 11/10/06) shows the track being laid around Ch.18500 and Upnor Castle on the Phase 4 pw train at this location. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright Tim Evans and were taken on a digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (2003) shows the trackbed at Ch.18500 approx. completely disappearing in new forestry plantation. Click on the images to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10 & iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (28/3/05, 27/10/05, 8/1/06 and 17/4/06) from the same location as the archive view above show the route emerging from a shallow cutting at UB140 (Ch.18500 approx.) into a boggy area. Forestry works obliterated the trackbed between LC72 at Hafod Ruffydd Ganol farm and this cutting. A line of tall pines marks the start of the farm pastures. James work has revealed the trackbed and provided initial drainage though clearly additional drainage works were required. The third view shows the trackbed being made up with slate fines with sidelong drainage and the fourth view shows the hardening of the trackbed with surveyors' poles erected every 10m. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10 & iPhoto Plus4. Second image taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (11/8/06 and 16/9/06) show the replacement concrete drainage channels being laid along the west side of the trackbed at Ch.18500. Sleepers have recently been laid out alongside the trackbed in anticipation of tracklaying here in the Autumn. The second view shows the freshly laid ballast. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (10/10/06) taken at chainage 18540 showing volunteers moving forward a 9m (half) length of rail that had just been cut to commence the staggering of rails ready for the next sharply curved section. Click on the image to enlarge. Image courtesy/copyright Peter Roughley and taken on an Olympus D-380 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (10/10/06) shows the track being laid at Ch.18500. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly archive view shows the route in deepening cutting approaching the Afon Meillionen Ch.18500. A Forest Enterprise track which blocks the cutting further on has caused it to become flooded due the 1 in 40 gradient towards Beddgelert. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10 & iPhoto Plus4. Slide displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (28/3/05, 27/10/05, 8/1/06 and 21/4/06) at Ch.18500 show the trackbed approaching the site of the first leg of the Upper S curve. Achnashean excavated the trackbed down to ballast from here for 200m to Ch.18700 whilst James provided additional clearance and a start on basic drainage. The third and fourth views show the trackbed levelled and drainage installed along the west side with the addition of surveyors' sighting boards. A quantity of T bulb rail is visible on the right hand side of the formation that was excavated from the trackbed. Presumably this was used by contractors during the 1922 construction. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (11/8/06 and 16/9/06) show the replacement concrete drainage channels being laid along the west side of Canal Cutting at Ch.18500. This location was once under 2m of water and still smells of it! Sleepers are laid out alongside the trackbed. The second view shows the freshly laid ballast. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera and a snapshot JVC camcorder. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (28/3/05) at Ch.18600 shows the trackbed still retaining sleepers and ballast in this recently excavated area. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (10/10/06) taken at chainage 18600 showing sleepers laid out in Canal Cutting ready for the tracklayers approaching round the corner. Click on the image to enlarge. Image courtesy/copyright Peter Roughley and taken on an Olympus D-380 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (11/10/06) shows the track laid at Ch.18600 in Canal Cutting. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (11/10/06) shows the track being laid at Ch.18600 Canal Curve. The high bank to the right was the former Forest track and will be a good viewpoint for trains. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly archive view shows the route flooded at Ch.18650. This is caused by a Forest Enterprise track which blocks the cutting where it crosses it. WHR Engineers say it is a simple matter to remove the obstruction and drain the flooded section. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10 & iPhoto Plus4. Slide displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (14/2/05, 17/2/05, 11/8/05 and 16/9/06) at Ch.18650 show the trackbed clearance programme having chopped down all the trees at the top of the final S-curve. The 'Beddgelert Canal' has been drained bit by bit by digging a channel through the dam. It did refill to a depth of a foot or so quickly if there was heavy rain. In the background in the second image, about 100m along the trackbed, a section was found with sleepers and ballast. In the third image, fencing has been erected on the west side of the cutting and in the fourth, the ballast has just been laid. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and Bruce Brayne and were captured on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using Iphoto+4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (10/10/06) shows the track laid at Ch.18600. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (15/10/06) shows Dolgarrog with the RRMs in Canal Cutting. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (14/2/05 and 17/2/05) at Ch.18650 show the trackbed clearance programme having chopped down all the trees at the top of the final S-curve and excavated the mud down to the hard trackbed. This point is the start of the upper S-curve. The route curves sharply to the left and doubles back on itself. In the distance is the Forest Track and the Afon Meillionen immediately beyond. The third view shows the concrete drainage trench complete and the ballast laid. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were captured on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Third view taken as a snapshot on a JVC camcorder. Images post processed using Iphoto+4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (14/10/06) shows the track laid at Ch.18600. Remedial work may be necessary at it is clear the track is too close to the drain in some locations given the required 60m radius at this point. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (14/2/05, 18/2/05 and 8/1/06) at Ch.18700 show the trackbed clearance programme having chopped down all the trees at the top of the final S-curve and digging out almost 70 years of tree growth. The second view shows a hard surface has been found underneath the mud! The third view shows the trackbed levelled and drainage provided along the west side. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were captured on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using Iphoto+4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These westerly views (22/8/06, 10/9/06, 16/9/06 and 15/10/06) show the concrete drainage trench being laid through Canal Curve, where it meets the forest road at Ch.18700. The second shows the drainage and formation complete, the third the ballasted trackbed and the fourth the track laid. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera and thirdly on a snapshot JVC camcorder. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This westerly view (13/10/06) shows track laid through Canal Curve alongside the Forest road. This sharp curve required staggered pre-curved rails. Click on the image to enlarge. Image courtesy/copyright Bruce Brayne and taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This easterly archive view shows the route, having emerged from the flooded cutting, curving sharply to the left in the upper half of the S curve at Ch.18700. The Forest Enterprise track visible may have to diverted closer to the Afon Meillionen at this point. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10 & iPhoto Plus4. Slide displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These easterly views (14/2/05, 25/10/05, 11/12/05 and 8/1/06) at Ch.18750 show the trackbed clearance programme having chopped down all the trees at middle of the upper S-curve. At this point the railway is reversing its track and beginning to head back north at a lower level. The third view shows the trackbed being strengthened using spoil from the excavation of Beddgelert Forest Halt. The forestry track will only have to be diverted a metre or so and it seems this location may become a favoured spot with photographers! The fourth view shows the trackbed being formed around the curve. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was captured on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using Iphoto+4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These easterly views (22/8/06, 10/9/06, 1/10/06 and 15/10/06) show the excavating for drainage and fitting the pre-cast U section concrete cess alongside the forest track at Canal Curve. The second view shows the trackbed being prepared for ballasting as the drains were completed at the end of August. The third view shows the rolled slate fines awaiting ballasting and the fourth the completed track. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are is copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This easterly view (12/10/06) shows volunteers laying track through Canal Curve at lunchtime, alongside the forest road. This sharp curve required staggered pre-curved rails. Click on the image to enlarge. Image courtesy/copyright Jane Ewing and taken on an Nikon D70 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (14/10/06) shows the track laid at Ch.18700 on Canal Curve. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

A new level crossing has been constructed in the middle of Canal Curve. This gives access to an isolated patch of forestry and connects to the forest track that previously dammed Canal Cutting. The gate will normally be padlocked. As it is on a sharp curve and will only be used by slow moving logging vehicles, LC72A is padlocked and will only be used when authorised by Porthmadog Control

 

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This northerly view (29/10/06) shows the new level crossing LC72A and the construction of the forest track beyond. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This westerly view (10/9/06) shows the construction of UB140A adjacent to the Forest track at Ch.18730. The formation was completed over this a week later. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This westerly view (7/10/06) at Ch.18750 shows the trackbed adjacent to the Forest track has been ballasted and UB140A completed. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is courtesy/copyright Mike Hart and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (31/3/05, 18/12/05 and 24/6/06) at Ch.18750 shows the trackbed curving sharply north on embankment at the end of the upper semicircular curve. Tree clearance had just been completed in this area but mulching was still underway. The second view shows spoil form the trackbed clearance at Beddgelert Forest Halt being tipped to widen and strengthen the trackbed at this point. The third image shows the trackbed levelled and widened and surveyors' sighting poles erected. Click on the images to enlarge. The first and third image are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. The second image is courtesy/copyright Mike Hart and was taken on a digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (12/10/06) shows the Head of Steel at the end of the day with the end of the sharp curve in sight. The sleepers finish on top of the infilled UB141 abandoned footpath. Click on the image to enlarge. Image courtesy/copyright Jane Ewing and taken on an Nikon D70 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (13/10/06) shows the track laid at Ch.18800. There was a marked dip in the formation here for a short while, made up with ballast. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (15/10/06) shows the PW train at Ch.18800 with the Mess coach showing its new wasp stripes. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly Easter view (2000?) shows the trackbed, marked by yellowing vegetation, curving sharply through 180 degrees at Ch.18800 on a high embankment as it reverses direction to pass Weirglodd Isaf going north. On this curve, the loco on the front of a long train may be leaving the curve as the rear coaches are still entering the curve! Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes taken using a Sigma SA300 SLR. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10 & iPhoto Plus4. Slide displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (14/10/06) shows the Phase 4 pw train at Ch.18800 on the high embankment shown above, now widened considerably with spoil from Canal Curve Cutting and Beddgelert Forest Campsite Halt. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (2000?, 31/3/05, 8/1/06 and 3/7/06) show the route curving on high embankment towards the Afon Meillionen at Ch.18800 approx. The embankment has a narrow top typical of the minimalist WHR construction. Our elderly dog 'Motto' is also in view in the first view! The second view shows the tree clearance completed and mulching has taken place. The third view shows the widening achieved using spoil from the Beddgelert Forest Halt site clearance. The fourth view shows the embankment contoured with surveyors' sighting levels. The sides have been dressed with soil to promote growth. Click on the images to enlarge. The first three images are copyright B.W.Hughes and the fourth Mike Hart. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10. Second and third images captured on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera and the fourth on a digital camera. Images post processed using Iphoto+4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This westerly view (13/10/06) shows Dolgarrog moving rails at Ch.18800. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (31/3/05) at Ch.18850 shows the trackbed close to Weirglodd Isaf cottage in the middle of the Upper S curve. Tree clearance had just been completed though mulching was still underway. The tall pines mark the end of Forest boundary and the start of the pastures. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These easterly views (archive and 1/10/06) show the route crossing UB141 at Ch.18840. Waymarked forest footpaths crossed both over and under the bridge but both paths are now closed. There is some evidence that part of the structure may be PBSSR construction as the PBSSR was to use the same S curve alignment. The second view (from the trackbed) shows the wing-walls are all that is visible following infilling. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10 & iPhoto Plus4. Second image taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (31/3/05, 11/12/05 and 3/7/06) at Ch.18900 show the trackbed close to Weirglodd Isaf cottage in the middle of the Upper S curve. The trees has just been chopped down at the end of the tree clearance contract and the ballast bed revealed. In the third view, the trackbed has been made and surveyors' levels established. Click on the images to enlarge. The first two images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. The third image is copyright Mike Hart and was taken on a digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (13/10/06) from Ch.18900 shows Upnor Castle with the PW train as the track emerges from the Beddgelert Forest again. The dip referred to, since filled in, is under the Mess coach at the rear of the train. This section was still not fenced on this date. Click on the image to enlarge. Image courtesy/copyright Jane Ewing and taken on an Nikon D70 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (archive, 31/3/05, 11/12/05 and 3/7/06) show the route emerging from forestry at UB143 and curving across the drive to Weirglodd Isaf cottage at Ch.18910. The route has reversed its direction to travel north here while descending at 1 in 40 on this short straight section in the middle of the upper S curve before doubling back over pasture to aim south again for Beddgelert. In the later views the scrub has been cleared and the trackbed cleared to the original ballast bed and fenced. The fourth view shows drainage installed on the west side of the trackbed. Click on the images to enlarge. The first three images are copyright B.W.Hughes and the fourth Mike Hart. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10. Second and third images captured on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera and the fourth on a digital camera. Images post processed using Iphoto+4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (13/10/06) shows the Head of Steel at UB142 as the track emerges from the Beddgelert Forest again. Weirglodd Isaf small holding is seen in the distance. Click on the image to enlarge. Image courtesy/copyright Jane Ewing and taken on an Nikon D70 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (21/4/06) at Ch.18900 shows the trackbed close to Weirglodd Isaf cottage in the middle of the Upper S curve, curving back into Beddgelert Forest. The tall pines mark the end of Forest boundary and the start of the pastures. The original hardened WHR formation can be seen. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (21/4/06) at Ch.18900 shows the trackbed close to Weirglodd Isaf cottage on the straight in the middle of the Upper S curve, crossing the access road at LC73. The second view shows the drainage installed on the west side of this shallow cutting. Click on the image to enlarge. The first image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. The second image is copyright Mike Hart and was taken on a digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (15/10/06) shows Upnor Castle with the rail carrier and Phase 4 pw train, near LC73. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (15/10/06) shows Dolgarrog with RRMs at LC73. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (21/4/06 and 15/10/06) at Ch.18900 shows the trackbed close to Weirglodd Isaf cottage on the straight in the middle of the Upper S curve, crossing LC73. The tall pines mark the end of Forest boundary and the start of the pastures. The original hardened WHR formation can be seen. The second image shows track being laid. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (21/4/06 and 1/10/06) near LC74 show the straight section of trackbed close to Weirglodd Isaf small holding in the middle of the Upper S curve. The tall pines mark the end of Forest boundary and the start of the pastures with Moel Hebog in the distance. The original hardened WHR formation can be seen. In the second view, the ballasted trackbed can be seen. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (21/4/06 and 1/10/06) near LC74 show the trackbed as it reverses direction towards the end of the Upper S curve. The second view shows the ballast laid on this section. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (29/3/05, 21/4/06, 10/9/06 and 21/10/06) at Ch.19150 show the trackbed close to Weirglodd Isaf cottage in the middle of the Upper S curve at LC74. The new fencing in this area appears to have been erected by the cottage residents. This very wet cutting will require major drainage works though the trackbed looks dry nearer the cottage. The later views shows James Cyf has improved the drainage and is installing a new culvert here. The fourth view shows track being cut for the start of staggered rails through the return curve of the Upper S Curve. Click on the images to enlarge. The first three images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. The fourth image is courtesy/copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (29/10/06) shows Upnor Castle near LC74 where the track reverses from north to south. There is some adverse super-elevation here. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (29/3/05, 21/4/06, 10/9/06 and 21/10/06) at Ch.19150 show the flooded cutting that reverses the direction of the Upper S curve from north to south near LC74. Achnashean has cleared the tree growth in this area by the end of March but major drainage works are required. James Cyf. (the contractor that will complete this area) then provided basic clearance and identified the hardened surface of the trackbed. The fourth view shows the rails laid across LC74 and a concrete catch trench (left)  to collect any water coming down the steep and disused farm track to the level crossing. Click on the images to enlarge. The first three images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. The fourth image is courtesy/copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (29/10/06) shows the Phase 4 PW train at LC74. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This westerly view (22/10/06) shows the Head of Steel just west of UB145 in the middle of the reverse curve of the Upper S curve. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is courtesy/copyright Kim Winter and was taken on an Olympus Camedia C-1400XL digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This easterly view (22/10/06) shows the Head of Steel with staggered rail crossing UB145 in the reverse curve of the Upper S curve. The left hand rail was added by the Tuesday Gang on 24/10/06. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is courtesy/copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These westerly views (29/3/05, 21/4/06, 4/8/06 and 10/9/06) show the construction of UB145 at Ch.19240. In the first view, the waybeams can be seen. This formerly blocked culvert is being replaced with two concrete pipes. It is the middle of the return curve where the trackbed resumes its southward direction. Completion will allow the formation to be made up with rolled slate fines from the isolated ballasted section at Beddgelert Forest Campsite back to Canal Curve. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These easterly views (29/3/05, 21/4/06, 10/9/06 and 1/10/06) at Ch.19250 show the flooded cutting east of the blocked culvert UB145 as the trackbed reverses direction from north to south at the end of the Upper S curve. The second view clearly shows the concrete abutments and rusted steel waybeams of the blocked culvert. The third view shows the culvert being reconstructed in concrete pipes. The fourth image shows the culvert completed with sawn slate headwalls. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This easterly view (22/10/06) shows the Head of Steel and UB145 in the middle of the reverse curve of the Upper S curve. The group includes 14 from the Imperial College Railway Society. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is courtesy/copyright Kim Winter and was taken on an Olympus Camedia C-1400XL digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This easterly view (1/10/06) shows the new ballast at Ch.19300 as the trackbed emerges from the end of the Upper S curve and returns to a southerly direction. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These westerly views (10/04, 29/3/05, 21/4/06 and 10/9/06) at Ch.19300 show the trackbed emerging from the semicircular curve. Behind the viewpoint the trackbed is on embankment close to the Afon Colwyn. Mulching of chopped wood is evident in this image. In the third view, James Cyf's clearance works are evident and the trackbed is now fully fenced and in the fourth view, the trackbed hardened and marked with 10m posts. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Concord 3340z (3.1 Mega pixel) digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 image correction technology and displayed at 96dpi. Other images were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4. and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (22/10/06 and 29/10/06) shows sleepers laid on the embankment that crosses UB146 at the end of the Upper S curve at Ch.19350 and track laid a week later. Click on the image to enlarge. The first image is courtesy/copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. The second image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (21/4/06, 10/9/06, 22/10/06 and 29/10/06) at Ch.19300 shows the trackbed running onto embankment at the southern end of the Upper S curve, alongside the Afon Colwyn. The original hardened WHR formation can be seen. In the second view James Cyf. has hardened the formation with slate waste. In the third view, the trackbed is ballasted and sleepers have been laid ready for tracklaying and in the fourth view the track has been laid with staggered joints. Click on the images to enlarge. The first two and fourth images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. The third image is copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (10/04, 21/4/06, 10/9/06 and 5/11/06) at Ch.19350 show the trackbed crossing UB146 on embankment close to the Afon Colwyn and curving sharply to the left into a semicircle that reverses its direction. The second view shows the trackbed cleared and the third shows the surface hardened with slate waste and survey markers added every 10m. The fourth view shows the short straight laid on this section. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes. The first was taken on a Concord 3340z (3.1 Mega pixel) digital camera and the second and third on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. The fourth image is courtesy Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (10/04) at Ch.19350 shows the trackbed crossing UB146 on embankment and curving sharply in a semicircle to the left. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Concord 3340z (3.1 Mega pixel) digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 image correction technology and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (21/4/06 and 10/9/06) at Ch.19400 shows the trackbed at the end of the Upper S curve, curving back into Beddgelert Forest. The tall pines mark the Forest boundary and the end of the pastures. The original hardened WHR formation can be seen curving to the left. In the second view James Cyf. has hardened the trackbed. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This southerly view (10/04, 10/9/06 and 5/11/06) at Ch.19450 shows the trackbed curving to the left and disappearing into Beddgelert Forest with Moel Hebog to the right. The second view shows the formation complete and a new culvert, UB146A, is having its headwalls finished by the stonemason while in the background UB147 is finished. Click on the image to enlarge. The first two images are is copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Concord 3340z (3.1 Mega pixel) digital camera and a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. The third image is courtesy Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 image correction technology and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (10/04, 21/4/06, 10/9/06 and 5/11/06) at Ch.19500 show the trackbed crossing UB147. The trackbed curves sharply to the left into a semicircle that reverses its direction in the trees. The second view shows the trackbed identified. The third view shows the trackbed hardened with slate waste and the culvert nearing completion. Click on the images to enlarge. The first three images are copyright B.W.Hughes. The first was taken on a Concord 3340z (3.1 Mega pixel) digital camera and others on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. The fourth image is courtesy Jane Ewing and was taken on a digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This view (12/11/06) at Ch.19500 (on TWA map), just north of LC75, shows Dolgarrog near the Head of Steel in a patch of sunshine on what was generally a cloudy wet weekend. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is courtesy/ copyright Andrew Thomas and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This westerly view (29/10/06) shows Upnor Castle reversing the Phase 4 PW train back to Rhyd Ddu at the end of the day passing Weirglodd Isaf smallholding. The train is heading south in the middle of the Upper S curve and is viewed from the trackbed on the lowest part of the S curve as the route crosses this hillside three times at varying heights! Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This westerly view (5/11/06) shows the track crossing the Weirglodd Isaf pastures with the central section of the Upper S curve visible in the background in front of the small holding. Click on the images to enlarge. This image is courtesy Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (10/04 and 21/4/06) at Ch.19400 show the trackbed crossing UB147 and disappearing into Beddgelert Forest. The second view shows the route cleared and fenced. Click on the images to enlarge. The first two images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Concord 3340z (3.1 Mega pixel) digital camera and a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (10/04 and 1/10/06) at Ch.19550 shows the trackbed crossing LC75 and disappearing into Beddgelert Forest. The second view shows the trackbed ballasted. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are is copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Concord 3340z (3.1 Mega pixel) digital camera and a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This view (14/11/06) at LC75 shows the Head of Steel, just short of LC75 with the Beddgelert Forest boundary visible in the background. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is courtesy/copyright Alastair Stewart and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (19/11/06) shows Dolgarrog at carrying sleepers to the railhead at UB148, approaching Beddgelert Forest boundary. The built up of a ballast shoulder can be seen from the mid-week permanent staff. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is courtesy/copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (archive, 11/12/05, 24/6/06, 10/9/06 and 1/10/06) show the trackbed crossing the Weirglodd Isaf pastures at Ch.19560, near LC75. The trackbed swings to the right after the steel gateposts of LC75 and then curves sharply left, climbing through the trees to return across the pastures to the left at a higher level. In the second view the trackbed has been fenced and in the third view surveyors' sighting poles have been erected every 10m as James Cyf. is now working on this section. In the third view, the trackbed has been hardened and made up with slate fines. The fifth view shows the trackbed ballasted through LC75 and sleepers piles alongside ready for tracklaying. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10. Other images were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This view (14/11/06) at LC75 shows Upnor Castle ballasting the track laid at the weekend and the Head of Steel. The sleepers reach forward to LC75. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is courtesy/ copyright Alastair Stewart and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (1/10/06) shows the new ballast at UB148 as the trackbed approaches the Beddgelert Forest boundary. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (29/3/05) at Ch.19600 (UB148) shows the trackbed close to the Beddgelert Forest boundary, looking out across the Weirglodd Isaf pastures. The shattered bases of the metal telegraph poles (that may have been originally intended for the PBSSR electrification) have been painted red to help identify boundaries. Click on the images to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (29/3/05, 11/12/05 and 23/12/05) at Ch.19600 show the trackbed running curving right towards the Afon Meillionen bridge unlike the TWO maps, which show it straight. Minimal clearance was needed on this section. The third image shows the trackbed ballasted but fencing has not been completed south from UB148 to UB150. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (14/2/05, 11/12/05, 23/12/05 and 24/7/06) at LC76, just north of the Afon Meillionen bridge, show the trackbed clearance programme having cleared brush from the straight at the south end of the upper S-curve. The second view shows the new level crossing under construction with the trackbed prepared to the north with rolled slate waste. The short section from LC76 to the forest boundary was not fenced on this date. The third view shows the ballasted trackbed and the fourth view shows the trackbed recently fenced. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were captured on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using Iphoto+4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (19/11/06 and 26/11/06) show the Head of Steel at Ch.19700 approx. (TWO), just north of LC76, approaching Beddgelert Forest Campsite. The built up slate fines at the level crossing need realigning. The second view shows the construction train advancing rail over LC76. Click on the images to enlarge. The first image is courtesy/copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. The second image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was captured on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (11/12/05 and 20/2/06) at LC76 show the construction of the new level crossing. In the second view, the Forestry Commission has realigned the road to make the crossing more square. The stonemason has also added headwalls to culverts. Click on the images to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

Afon Meillionen Bridge UB150

The route then crosses UB150 on a similar structure to that of the Afon Cwm-du. A forest track shares the bridge and has been relocated immediately to the east.

 

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These southerly views (archive, 27/10/05, 12/11/05 and 23/12/05) show the route crossing the Afon Meillionen at UB150 (Ch.19750). An embankment is built across the reinforced concrete bridge. The bridge is used by local forest residents, for forestry purposes and is a permissive path. The forest track was to be diverted to the west onto a new bridge but the Forestry Commission decided to build the new bridge right alongside at a level 1m below the railway. The bridge was finished by 31/10/05 allowing WHRCL contractors access to the trackbed during November to complete the route through the halt before Xmas! The third view shows the completed bridge with fencing and the railway bridge with sub base. The fourth view shows the trackbed ballasted across the bridge and the roadway in use. Click on the images to enlarge. These image are copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10. Second image was captured on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using Iphoto+4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (2/6/06 and 10/9/06) show sleepers stacked on UB150 with another stack can be seen at LC77 at the far end of the bridge. By 10/9/06, the road side of UB150 was fenced. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes and were taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (11/12/05 and 23/12/05) at LC76 show the construction of the new level crossing and the completion of the ballast bed across UB150. Click on the images to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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Theses southerly views (19/11/06 and 26/11/06) from LC76 show sleepers laid out across UB150 with LC77 beyond. The Beddgelert Forest Campsite Halt is some 300m away, just around the corner. The second view shows the track laid south of LC76 with LC77 in the distance across UB150. Click on the images to enlarge. The first image is courtesy/copyright Tim Evans and was taken on a digital camera. The second image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This easterly archive view shows the route crossing the Afon Meillionen at UB150. An embankment is built across the WHR built reinforced concrete bridge. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10 & iPhoto Plus4. Slide displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These northerly views (archive, 21/10/05, 23/12/05 and 26/11/06) from LC77 show the route crossing the Afon Meillionen bridge (UB150) from LC77 at Ch.19750, just north of Beddgelert Forest Halt. The forest track was originally to be diverted to the west but has now been diverted to the east and cross the river on a new concrete bridge. On the north side of UB150 the forest track swings to the west uphill, while the railway alignment bends to the right. The third view shows ballast laid and the fourth view shows the track laid over LC76/77. Click on the images to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10. Other images were captured on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using Iphoto+4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

LC77

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This northerly view (26/11/06) shows the track laid over LC76/77 with Upnor Castle standing on UB150. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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This northerly view (26/11/06) from LC77 shows the track laid over UB150 with Dolgarrog on the bridge. Rail is being cut for the sharp curve south of LC77 that will have staggered rails. Click on the image to enlarge. This image is copyright B.W.Hughes and was taken on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

The new halt at Beddgelert Forest Campsite (Ch.20000) is being provided at the request of Forest Enterprise/Caravan Club to serve their large caravan and campsite adjacent. It will generate much needed income for the railway with visitors likely to choose to leave their cars behind and travel to Porthmadog or Caernarfon for days out. There are over 100 caravans on this site in the summer and a larger number of tents. The halt has a tarmac platform 60m long and a concrete base for a waiting shelter.

 

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This northerly view (26/11/06) shows senior figures from the Permanent Way Institution on a working weekend at the WHR. Track has just been laid across LC77 and there is a large pile of sleepers to the left. Wearing their badges of office from left to right Andrew Savage (President), Phil Bull (VP England), Bob Gardiner (VP Scotland), Fred Howes (VP Wales) and Andy Franklin (Past VP Wales). Click on the image to enlarge. This image is courtesy Andrew Savage and was taken on a digital camera. Image post processed using iPhoto Plus4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

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These southerly views (archive,12/11/05 and 23/12/05) show my wife Sylvia and dogs walking the permissive path on the trackbed (then a tarmaced lane!) just north of the site of the proposed Beddgelert Forest Halt. The second view shows the alignment fenced and a sign indicating the permitted path was closed. The third view shows the road dug up and a ballast bed laid on the sub base rolled slate fines. Click on the image to enlarge. These images are copyright B.W.Hughes. Slide scan technology utilised is Olympus ES10. Slide scanned at 200dpi. Second image was captured on a Kodak DX6490 digital camera. Images post processed using Iphoto+4 and displayed at 96dpi.

 

There have been some suggestions that Beddgelert Forest Halt should be the location of the Beddgelert passing loop rather than the original Beddgelert station. However, the latest Phase 4 plans clearly show that the original Beddgelert station is to be the site of the passing loop. The large potential number of originating passengers at the campsite might justify a booking office but the same facility could be provided more cheaply by the campsite booking office on an agency basis.

The position of the potential loops on the 'mountain' section are as follows.

Plas-y-nant Ch.9300

Rhyd Ddu Ch.14800

Beddgelert Ch.22300

Hafod-y-llyn Ch.27000

Pont Croesor Ch.31200

The section distances are:-

Plas-y-nant to Rhyd Ddu 5500m

Rhyd Ddu to Beddgelert 7500m

Beddgelert to Hafod-y-llyn 4700m

Hafod-y-llyn to Pont Croesor 4200m

If an additional passing loop were provided at Beddgelert Forest Halt at Ch. 20000 approx., then it would nicely split the longest and most difficult section on the railway with its two S curves and long stiff 1 in 40 gradients. It would also allow trains to travel slowly in the Aberglaslyn Pass for passengers to admire the view.

The idea of an additional loop at Beddgelert Forest in the middle of the 7 km of 1 in 40 section from Beddgelert to the summit makes operational sense. If trains are struggling with a wet rail on the sharp S curves, there would be an opportunity to pass in this difficult section between the two S curves without causing any further timetable reaction for other trains. However, the location is only just over 2km from Beddgelert so the advantage may be minimal.

 

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