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The dam on Llyn Mair
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Sculpture in the making
Sculpture in the making next to Llyn Mair near to Maentwrog Gwynedd
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Llyn Mair
Llyn Mair viewed from the B4410 near Tan-y-bwlch.
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Stream under the wall
Just beneath the Ffestiniog Railway is a small stream flowing through a small culvert. The stream then flows down a lovely short valley to enter Llyn Mair.
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Prince at Tan-y-Bwlch
Prince had just hauled a special Covid-19 train consisting of Victorian carriages SH6541 : Rake of Victorian carriages.
The Ffestiniog Railway has commenced a few special trains taking account of social distancing.
The old Victorian carriages with separate... ( more)
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Gravity Train at Tan-y-Bwlch (4)
The re-creation of the Gravity Slate Train, consisting of slate wagons, has been a popular feature of gala weekends since 1986. They have become longer, and a better spectacle. When the Ffestiniog Railway was a working slate railway, slate... (more)
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Weir on Llyn Mair, Tan y Bwlch
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Tree planting
Woodland of the future. In each plastic tube a hardwood tree has been planted.
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Double headed special approaches Garnedd Tunnel
Arguably it could be described as triple-headed! Much of the line from Tan y Bwlch to Garnedd Tunnel is on a ledge built into the hillside. Here double-Fairlie 'Earl of Merioneth/Iarll Meirionnydd' and ex-Penryn Quarry Lady... (more)
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Llyn Mair - well travelled
The lake being frozen to an extent that you can walk on the ice is quite a novelty - many people (and dogs) have taken the opportunity. Some brave souls have even been to the far bank - on foot, bikes and sledges.
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Injan ddiesel / A diesel engine
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Llyn Mair.
Looking across Llyn Mair towards Coed Llyn Y Garnedd.
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