Blaenau Ffestiniog ex-LNWR Transhipment Yard.

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Blaenau Ffestiniog ex-LNWR Transhipment Yard.

Date

10/07/1964

Blaenau Ffestiniog ex-LNWR Transhipment Yard, 10 July 1964. This photograph was taken from the access road to the yard. This scene would soon vanish, as the narrow-gauge lines from Duffws would be lifted in order for the Conwy Valley to be connected into the ex-GWR line to Trawsfynedd. The slate waggons largely comprise LNWR type vehicles. The stripes on the standard-gauge waggon indicate that it is a 'shocwagon,' used to carry more delicate cargoes (eg. slates.) The body could slide on the underframe under the control of longitudinal springs. Ruston Hornsby Diesel standing middle-left. Note the Esso petrol tankers at the fuel depot in the distance. Below the Oakeley tip lies Glan y Pwll, including the prominent Capel Rhiw.

Source. Peter Swift

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