Useful Links
Below are some links relating to Steam Railways and Railways in general that we think may be of use. (all links will open in a new window)
Fairbourne Railway
Return to the Ferry - Atmospheric photo gallery of the old 15 inch gauge Fairbourne Railway by ex Fairbourne driver, Bill Hyde.
Travel
Freedom of Wales Flexipass - Money saving ticket that allows unlimited travel on Welsh mainline railways and most scheduled bus services. Many tourist railways (including Fairbourne) and other visitor attractions offer discounts to Flexipass holders.
National Rail Enquiries - Online UK train time planner.
Local Accommodation
Springfield Hotel Friendly family run Hotel & Pub.
Einion House - Excellent licensed Guest House 5 minutes walk away from the Railway.
Sea View Guest House - Very good & reasonably priced guest house - again located 5 minutes walk away from the Railway.
Cadair View Lodge Located at Bronaber, near Trawsfynydd, these are well equipped Norwegan Log Cabins. Very cosy!
Wales Log Cabins - Located at Trawsfynydd Village. Open for most of the year and offers views of the Rhinog and Cader Idris mountain ranges.
Fairbourne Bungalows - Self catering accommodation in Fairbourne.
Wales Holidays - Self-catering agency, with cottages throughout Wales.
Trefeddian Hotel - Aberdyfi (Aberdovey) Hotel, celebrating its Centenary, is open throughout the year.
Somewhere to go - Accommodation & attractions website.
Railway Cottage - Snowdonia Based at Waunfawr the WHR (Caernarfon) is at the bottom the garden.
Hotels near the Fairbourne Railway
The Sandpiper Guest House (Pibydd y Dorian) located in Barmouth.
Snowdonia Cottages the very best in Self Catering Cottages, Holiday Caravans and quality Bed and Breakfast.
Barn View Cottages Three self-catering holiday cottages in the heart of the beautiful Mid Wales countryside.
logcabinswales.co.uk
Graig Wen local holiday retreat with B&B, self catering cottage and campsite
Other Miniature Railways
Berkeley Miniature Railway - Scenic 10¼" gauge steam railway at The Cattle Country Adventure Park, Berkeley, Gloucester.
Conway Valley Railway 7¼" gauge miniature railway at Betws-y-Coed, adjacent to the BR Station.
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway Dual gauge 10¼" / 7¼" miniature railway.
Perrygrove Railway 15" gauge steam railway in the Forest of Dean.
East Hayling Light Railway - Original home of T.J. Thurston.
No24 Official site of ex-Fairbourne locomotive SRRL No24.
Rudyard Lake Railway
Kirklees Light Railway Former home of No24 and Tracy Jo.
Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway Home to No24.
Bure Valley Railway Home of "Wroxham Broad" which ran at Fairbourne as "Tracy Jo" before being converted to steam.
Siân Project Group Ex-15 inch gauge Fairbourne locomotive
Evesham Vale Light Railway - Very new railway with some ex-Fairbourne carriages (nice people, please pay them a visit!).
Ravenglass & Eskdale - A superb railway in Cumbria.
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway The longest 15 " railway in the world - a fantastic railway located on the Kent coast.
Rhyl Miniature Railway The oldest 15" gauge railway in Britain.
Miniature Railways links page. Minor Railways Home page.
Markeaton Park Railway 15" gauge railway in Derby.
Warley Model Railway Club web site
Railway Magazines
The Railway Magazine Britain's best-selling general rail title … by far For more than a century The Railway Magazine has been at the heart of the railway scene. A clear and trusted voice for the railway community; each month, Railway brings you in depth coverage of all aspects of the scene - from steam through to modern developments. Treasured by enthusiasts, professionals and the industry's leading decision makers alike, Railway is absolutely essential reading.
Miniature Railway World
The Railway Channel--Mark Found's online video magazine. A single issue costs £4.99 (£27.99 for six issues or £49.99 for 12 issues). Fairbourne features in issue 7 and its great viewing.
Welsh Narrow Gauge
Bala Lake Railway
Brecon Mountain Railway
Corris Railway
Ffestioniog Railway
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Talyllyn Railway
Welsh Highland Railway
Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
Discussion forums
UK Miniature Railways Excellent source of news and information about miniature railways.
Local Sites
Arthog Steam - Local traction engine information. See also their unique picnic service!
Llwyngwril Gallery
Other
The Bolton Loop Link page - excellent source of information. www.3443.co.uk Very comprehensive site on UK standard and narrow gauge railways.
WalesRails - Deryck Lewis's very informative site about standard and narrow gauge Welsh Railways
Peter Johnson - Railway journalist and author.
