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Boston Lodge Works popular with summer visitors in Wales

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August 18, 2026
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The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways have revealed that Boston Lodge Works, its historic engineering base, is enjoying a busy summer.

Sounds of brass band music as well as steam at Welsh railway’s gala

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June 3, 2026
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Brass band music will accompany the sound of steam at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway’s ‘Extreme Steam Extravaganza’ later this month.

Steam extravaganza at Welsh narrow-gauge railway

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May 31, 2026
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The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway is gearing up for its ‘Extreme Steam Extravaganza’ Summer Gala weekend in June.

Top award for the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway

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December 5, 2025
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The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways have announced that they have been announced as winners of the Network Rail Award for best overall entry.

Welsh railway offers 50% discount for local residents during June

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June 1, 2025
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In a repeat of last year’s offer, the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (FfWHR) has again introduced a discount scheme for local residents.

Ffestiniog Railway unveils Boston Lodge after £5m redevelopment

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May 3, 2025
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Yesterday, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways invited RailAdvent to see the official unveiling of the redevelopment over at Boston Lodge Works. The project cost…

Ffestiniog Railway to celebrate two landmarks with June event

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March 7, 2025
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The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is currently planning a busy weekend in June for its ‘Railway 200 – FR Platinum Jubilee Weekend’.

New express coach service could link North and South Wales railway stations

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March 3, 2025
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Transport for Wales has launched a consultation into a new express coach service, linking North and South Wales. The service would link Bangor and Carmarthen,…

Here’s how to get a FREE behind the scenes look at Ffestiniog Railway’s Boston Lodge Workshop

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January 24, 2025
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The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway is giving visitors the rare chance to take a tour behind the scenes at the Boston Lodge works.

Special trains to run with Welsh steam locomotive ahead of overhaul

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January 2, 2025
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The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway has announced that Russell, will be withdrawn from service on 19th April for its ten-yearly overhaul.