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AUTUMN ON THE WELSH NARROW GAUGE

The narrow gauge railways of Wales have a unique charm and character. For many years now at the end of the running season on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways a series of ambitious photographic charters have taken place with enthusiasts from around the world congregating in Porthmadog to enjoy the spectacle of narrow-gauge steam working in the stunning Snowdonia national park.

This year was no exception with a series of charter trains heading off from Porthmadog during the first week of November. This was proceeded by two days on the equally impressive Vale of Rheidol railway at Aberystwyth. Finally a visit was

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