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The Penrhyn Quarry Railway

Discussion in 'Everything Else Heritage' started by Roger Farnworth, Dec 30, 2022.

  1. Roger Farnworth

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    This is the first article in a short series on the tramroad and later railway that served the Penrhyn Quarries, bringing slate down to Porth Penrhyn...

    http://rogerfarnworth.com/2022/12/29/the-penrhyn-railway-part-1/
     
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    Again a very good read. Many thanks Roger.
    I have often walked around the port area making chuffing noises, whilst idly thinking one day I'll bring my third scale Quarry Hunslet to stretch her legs there
     
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    Really interesting read, I keep promising myself a walk around to try and take in the remains of the railway when Im working in that part of the world!

    Chris
     
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    My second article about the Penrhyn Quarry Railway covers the line built for steam locos. This article considers the line from Porth Penrhyn to Felin-Fawr and the entrance to the Quarry. I have not covered the preservation activities which for a time were active at Felin-Fawr. A further article will deal with the quarry's internal railways. ....

    http://rogerfarnworth.com/2023/01/30/the-penrhyn-quarry-railway-part-2
     
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    Again a good read. I had not realised how much is now open as a footpath so that has been added to my list of things to do next time I am in the area.
    Nice to see in other pages you model of Barr's Court station. We had a version in 00, the station building is an impressive structure.
     
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    Yes, thank you, the N gauge version was made for me by my late father-in-law.
     
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