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The Route in Modern Pictures

Pen-y-Mount - Porthmadog - The operational WHR

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Pen-y-Mount Station

The end of Pen-y-mount loop, in 1989. Since then this section has been relayed in preparation for the WHR's extension to Pont Croesor.

1989
2000
1997 and the new station is nearly complete
1997
In the Snow, Dec 2000

For some more views of this section in the snow, at Chrismas 2000, have a look at the here.

2000
2000
And in the spring, 2001
2001
2001
Pen-y-Mount in the distance, taken from the Farm Jcn.

Gelerts Farm 

1989

Much of this picture has now gone.

To the left, the new 'RED' shed has been built, ahead the ground frame has been replaced by a signal box, and the main line to the right, has been relayed with modern 75lb rail.

1989
2000
2000
     

Looking in the other direction from the viewing area outside the Big Shed. In the distance can be seen the Farm Jcn signal box, and the RED Shed (painted grey!)

1997
2000

Gelerts Farm Halt

 

1989

Not so much a halt, as empty space! Today this is the site for the Farm Halt

2001

Porthmadog Station
2000

1997

Gelert heads a train awaiting departure from Porthmadog platform ...

2000

... and a visting train enters Porthmadog

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©Andrew Goodwin 1997

All photographs ©Goodwin Brothers Collection