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‘Then & Now’

We have created a (small) gallery of then and now images from the line to give an idea of the changes that have happened over the decades. You can click on the image to view a larger version.


Craig Aderyn

Cwm Pysor

Cwm Prysor

Cwm Prysor


View north at Tan-yr-Allt

Brynifan Viaduct

A drivers eye view on the approach to Gwern-Y-Genau bridge with a train for Blaenau Ffestiniog
A train slows for the approach to Capel Celyn Halt having just passed under Brynifan Overbridge
A pannier hauled train heading for Arenig seen between Tyddyn Bridge Halt and Capel Celyn Halt, Ddol-Fawr farm is to the left of the train
Capel Celyn Halt shelter can be seen left of centre with Gwern-Y-Genau bridge seen left of the deep cutting. Brynifan Viaduct is far right with a P-Way hut standing next to it
Felldir-Gerrig road bridge looking back East towards Arenig
Felldir-Gerrig bridge, cast Brymbo 1881
Capel Celyn Halt 21st January 1961/Tuesday 20th September 2022
The Treweryn Valley viewed from Pen-Bryn-Bach. Capel Celyn can be seen left of centre with Gelli farm on the opposite side of the valley right of centre, the Afon Treweryn curving its way down the valley floor across the centre of the photograph. The underbridge, Pen-Bryn-Fawr, is now just under the surface of the reservoir when full, still with its tarmac coating from its time as the route for lorries heading for the dam site.
Rhiwlas Bridge on the approach to Manod from Llan Ffestiniog
Teigl Halt in 2023