WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY
28th February 2004

Various shots of the Welsh Highland Railway route taken during the years 1989 to 1994 when the line was completely derelict. The pictures are presented in sequence, travelling from Porthmadog at the south end to Dinas at the north end. When picture captions refer to the view looking north (N) or south (S) this means towards Dinas or towards Porthmadog respectively rather than geographical north or south - the sinuous nature of parts the line makes this necessary.

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Porthmadog Harbour. Looking towards the site of the junction with the Ffestiniog. (S) 8th May 1990. OS: SH571385
Porthmadog Harbour. Looking towards the site of the junction with the Ffestiniog. (S) 8th May 1990. OS: SH571385
"Moel Tryfan" standing at the same location with a WHR train. (WHR[P] collection)
 The line crossed Britannia bridge along the roadside. View looking towards Harbour Station (S). 8th May 1990. OS: SH570385
The line crossed Britannia bridge along the roadside. View looking towards Harbour Station (S). 8th May 1990. OS: SH570385
 Looking in the opposite direction from the same spot, the line then crossed the street in front of the petrol station and curved into Madoc Street. (N) 8th May 1990. OS: SH570385
Looking in the opposite direction from the same spot, the line then crossed the street in front of the petrol station and curved into Madoc Street. (N) 8th May 1990. OS: SH570385
Looking towards Harbour Station from the junction of High Street and Madoc Street. (S) 8th May 1990. OS: SH570385
Looking towards Harbour Station from the junction of High Street and Madoc Street. (S) 8th May 1990. OS: SH570385
 The line continued to curve round off Madoc Street and through what is now the entrance to a car park. (S) 8th May 1990. OS: SH569386
The line continued to curve round off Madoc Street and through what is now the entrance to a car park. (S) 8th May 1990. OS: SH569386
 The course of the trackbed in the car park looking towards Portmadoc Harbour. (S) 8th May 1990. OS: SH569386
The course of the trackbed in the car park looking towards Portmadoc Harbour. (S) 8th May 1990. OS: SH569386
 Crossing the car park site, the route continued over Snowdon Street. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH571388
Crossing the car park site, the route continued over Snowdon Street. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH571388
The site of the Flour Mill loop and the junction with the Gorseddau Tramway. (N) 5th May 1990. OS: SH571389
The site of the Flour Mill loop and the junction with the Gorseddau Tramway. (N) 5th May 1990. OS: SH571389
 Bridge that carried the Croesor Tramway and later the WHR over the
Bridge that carried the Croesor Tramway and later the WHR over the "Y Cyt" waterway between the Flour Mill loop and Portmadoc New. 5th May 1990. OS: SH570390
 A general view of Portmadoc New station. The concrete base of the water tower can be seen in the background and the station building is on the left. In the far distance is the site of the flat crossing over the Cambrian line. (N) 1987 OS: SH570391
A general view of Portmadoc New station. The concrete base of the water tower can be seen in the background and the station building is on the left. In the far distance is the site of the flat crossing over the Cambrian line. (N) 1987 OS: SH570391
 A similar view of Portmadoc New on 5th May 1990 after the station building was damaged by fire.
A similar view of Portmadoc New on 5th May 1990 after the station building was damaged by fire.
The burnt-out remains of the station building at Portmadoc New. 5th May 1990. OS: SH570391
The burnt-out remains of the station building at Portmadoc New. 5th May 1990. OS: SH570391
 Portmadoc New station site. The stone setts in the foreground can be seen in old pictures of the station. (N) 5th May 1990. OS: SH570391
Portmadoc New station site. The stone setts in the foreground can be seen in old pictures of the station. (N) 5th May 1990. OS: SH570391
 The site of the flat crossing over the GWR Cambrian line. (N) 5th May 1990. OS: SH570392
The site of the flat crossing over the GWR Cambrian line. (N) 5th May 1990. OS: SH570392
 The trackbed then runs along the back of the WHR (Porthmadoc) Co's Gelerts Farm Site. This was the site of the second Portmadoc New station of 1929, opened in order to avoid paying the GWR's charges for using the flat crossing. (N). 5th May 1990. OS: SH572393
The trackbed then runs along the back of the WHR (Porthmadoc) Co's Gelerts Farm Site. This was the site of the second Portmadoc New station of 1929, opened in order to avoid paying the GWR's charges for using the flat crossing. (N). 5th May 1990. OS: SH572393
View towards the flat crossing from the site of the 1929 Portmadoc New station. (S) 5th May 1990.
View towards the flat crossing from the site of the 1929 Portmadoc New station. (S) 5th May 1990.
"Welsh Pony" with a train at the 1929 station. (WHR[P] collection)
 Looking towards Pen-y-Mount from north of the the 1929 station. (N) 3rd May 1991.
Looking towards Pen-y-Mount from north of the the 1929 station. (N) 3rd May 1991.
 Immediately north of the WHR(P) station at Pen-y-Mount is the site of the future junction between the WHR(P) and the main line. 3rd May 1991.
Immediately north of the WHR(P) station at Pen-y-Mount is the site of the future junction between the WHR(P) and the main line. 3rd May 1991.
Stone setts and sleepers extant on the occupation crossing at Pen-y-Mount. 3rd May 1991.
Stone setts and sleepers extant on the occupation crossing at Pen-y-Mount. 3rd May 1991.
 The occupation crossing at Pen-y-Mount (N). 3rd May 1991. OS: SH575396
The occupation crossing at Pen-y-Mount (N). 3rd May 1991. OS: SH575396
 Near Portreuddyn. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH580401
Near Portreuddyn. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH580401
 Between Pen y Mount and Portreuddin. (N) 3rd May 1991.
Between Pen y Mount and Portreuddin. (N) 3rd May 1991.
Site of the former Croesor Tramway loop at Portreuddin. (N) 3rd May 1991.
Site of the former Croesor Tramway loop at Portreuddin. (N) 3rd May 1991.
 The trackbed forming a shallow embankment south of Pont Croesor. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH589411
The trackbed forming a shallow embankment south of Pont Croesor. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH589411
 Trackbed immediately south of Pont Croesor. (N) 3rd May 1991.
Trackbed immediately south of Pont Croesor. (N) 3rd May 1991.
 The level crossing at Pont Croesor seen from the site of the halt. (N) 21st July 1990. OS: SH593413
The level crossing at Pont Croesor seen from the site of the halt. (N) 21st July 1990. OS: SH593413
A surviving sleeper at Pont Croesor. 21st July 1990.
A surviving sleeper at Pont Croesor. 21st July 1990.
 An old Salmon Cameracolour postcard showing the remains of the bridge looking towards Beddgelert.
An old Salmon Cameracolour postcard showing the remains of the bridge looking towards Beddgelert.
 The former bridge supports at Pont Croesor. (S) 26th May 1990. OS: SH594414
The former bridge supports at Pont Croesor. (S) 26th May 1990. OS: SH594414
 After crossing the river the line then ran parallel to the B4410 road for half a mile or so. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH595415
After crossing the river the line then ran parallel to the B4410 road for half a mile or so. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH595415
Slate slab bridge of Croesor Tramway vintage on the roadside section. 26th May 1990. OS: SH595415
Slate slab bridge of Croesor Tramway vintage on the roadside section. 26th May 1990. OS: SH595415
 Concrete bridge abutments of WHR vintage on the roadside section. 26th May 1990. OS: SH595415
Concrete bridge abutments of WHR vintage on the roadside section. 26th May 1990. OS: SH595415
 The same bridge seen from the road. 26th May 1990. OS: SH595415
The same bridge seen from the road. 26th May 1990. OS: SH595415
 The road then turns sharp right and the trackbed carries on straight. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH601418
The road then turns sharp right and the trackbed carries on straight. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH601418
Trackbed between the B4410 and Ynysfor. 26th May 1990.
Trackbed between the B4410 and Ynysfor. 26th May 1990.
 The line then curves gently to the right on the approach to the halt at Ynysfor. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH604421
The line then curves gently to the right on the approach to the halt at Ynysfor. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH604421
 The site of Ynysfor halt looking towards Croesor Junction. On the left was a siding and on the right was a rudimentary shelter. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH605424
The site of Ynysfor halt looking towards Croesor Junction. On the left was a siding and on the right was a rudimentary shelter. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH605424
 Looking towards Croesor Junction from Ynysfor. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH606426
Looking towards Croesor Junction from Ynysfor. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH606426
Between Ynysfor and Croesor Junction. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH606426
Between Ynysfor and Croesor Junction. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH606426
 Croesor Junction showing the WHR trackbed diverging from the Croesor Tramway route. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH608428
Croesor Junction showing the WHR trackbed diverging from the Croesor Tramway route. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH608428
 Girders that formed a bridge over the ditch at Croesor Junction. The restored railway will not pass though this point; a diversion will ease this curve. (S) 26th May 1990. OS: SH608428
Girders that formed a bridge over the ditch at Croesor Junction. The restored railway will not pass though this point; a diversion will ease this curve. (S) 26th May 1990. OS: SH608428
 The Croesor Tramway joined on the left. The
The Croesor Tramway joined on the left. The "station" consisted of little more than a grounded carriage body. (S) 26th May 1990. OS: SH608428
After the junction the WHR turned a full 90 degrees. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH606430
After the junction the WHR turned a full 90 degrees. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH606430
 After running at right angles to the Croesor formation the line swings to the north again. 26th May 1990. OS: SH603431
After running at right angles to the Croesor formation the line swings to the north again. 26th May 1990. OS: SH603431
 Girder bridge over the Afon Dylif, the first of three such bridges on this section of the line. 26th May 1990. OS: SH602433
Girder bridge over the Afon Dylif, the first of three such bridges on this section of the line. 26th May 1990. OS: SH602433
 Another view of the Afon Dylif bridge taken from a precarious position balancing on the girders. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH602433
Another view of the Afon Dylif bridge taken from a precarious position balancing on the girders. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH602433
Hafod Garregog. The site of the former halt. Nothing remains except the posts that once held the name board on the right. The halt was originally to be known as Ynysferlas but was renamed at an early stage. A separate, temporary (or possibly just projected) halt, also called Hafod Garregog, was located a short distance to the north. Much confusion has existed about the two halts ever since. Apologies for the poor quality of this image, it was taken in indifferent lighting conditions. (N) 29th December 1989. OS: SH601435
Hafod Garregog. The site of the former halt. Nothing remains except the posts that once held the name board on the right. The halt was originally to be known as Ynysferlas but was renamed at an early stage. A separate, temporary (or possibly just projected) halt, also called Hafod Garregog, was located a short distance to the north. Much confusion has existed about the two halts ever since. Apologies for the poor quality of this image, it was taken in indifferent lighting conditions. (N) 29th December 1989. OS: SH601435
 The approach to Hafod Garregog from the north. 29th December 1989. (S) OS: SH601435
The approach to Hafod Garregog from the north. 29th December 1989. (S) OS: SH601435
 The second girder bridge crossed the Afon Nantmor. 29th December 1989. OS: SH597437
The second girder bridge crossed the Afon Nantmor. 29th December 1989. OS: SH597437
 The line then curved round towards Hafod-y-Llyn through a small rock cutting. (S) 29th December 1989. OS: SH597438
The line then curved round towards Hafod-y-Llyn through a small rock cutting. (S) 29th December 1989. OS: SH597438
The probable site of the temporary original Hafod Garregog halt. (S). 29th December 1989. OS: SH596440
The probable site of the temporary original Hafod Garregog halt. (S). 29th December 1989. OS: SH596440
 Between Hafod Garregog and Hafod-y-Llyn the trackbed is used as a farm access track. (S) 29th December 1989. OS: SH596445
Between Hafod Garregog and Hafod-y-Llyn the trackbed is used as a farm access track. (S) 29th December 1989. OS: SH596445
 Little remains of the halt at Hafod-y-Llyn save for a pair of kissing gates either side of the trackbed. 29th December 1989. OS: SH597448
Little remains of the halt at Hafod-y-Llyn save for a pair of kissing gates either side of the trackbed. 29th December 1989. OS: SH597448
 Remains of a culvert near Hafod-y-Llyn. 29th December 1989. OS: SH598452
Remains of a culvert near Hafod-y-Llyn. 29th December 1989. OS: SH598452
Shortly after Hafod-y-Llyn the line stops follwing natural ground level and begins to gain height on a rising embankment. (N) 29th December 1989. OS: SH598453
Shortly after Hafod-y-Llyn the line stops follwing natural ground level and begins to gain height on a rising embankment. (N) 29th December 1989. OS: SH598453
 The embankment climbing up to the A4085 bridge. 29th December 1989. (N) OS: SH599454
The embankment climbing up to the A4085 bridge. 29th December 1989. (N) OS: SH599454
 Having gained the necessary height the line then crosses the A4085 on a bridge. (N) 29th December 1989. OS: SH599456
Having gained the necessary height the line then crosses the A4085 on a bridge. (N) 29th December 1989. OS: SH599456
 The line then follows the road through the woods on an embankment. (N) 3rd May 1991.
The line then follows the road through the woods on an embankment. (N) 3rd May 1991.
In the woods below Nantmor. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH600458
In the woods below Nantmor. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH600458
 In the woods below Nantmor. (N) 3rd May 1991.
In the woods below Nantmor. (N) 3rd May 1991.
 The site of Nantmor station looking towards Beddgelert. The station building was on the left. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH598461
The site of Nantmor station looking towards Beddgelert. The station building was on the left. (N) 26th May 1990. OS: SH598461
 Beyond the station the line enters the deep Nantmor cutting. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH598462
Beyond the station the line enters the deep Nantmor cutting. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH598462
Looking back through Nantmor cutting. (S) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH598462
Looking back through Nantmor cutting. (S) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH598462
 The line then crosses a high embankment and enters Aberglaslyn Tunnel. (N) 29th December 1989. OS: SH597463
The line then crosses a high embankment and enters Aberglaslyn Tunnel. (N) 29th December 1989. OS: SH597463
 The northern entrance of Aberglaslyn Tunnel. (S) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH596465
The northern entrance of Aberglaslyn Tunnel. (S) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH596465
 Beyond the tunnel the line runs on a shelf through the Aberglaslyn Pass and passes through two more short tunnels. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH596465
Beyond the tunnel the line runs on a shelf through the Aberglaslyn Pass and passes through two more short tunnels. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH596465
The two shorter tunnels in the Aberglaslyn Pass. Between the tunnels is the mount for a wartime home guard machine gun. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH596465
The two shorter tunnels in the Aberglaslyn Pass. Between the tunnels is the mount for a wartime home guard machine gun. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH596465
 Looking back towards the short tunnels. (S) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH594468
Looking back towards the short tunnels. (S) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH594468
 The line through the Aberglaslyn pass north of the tunnels. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH594468
The line through the Aberglaslyn pass north of the tunnels. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH594468
 At the norther end of the pass the landscape gets less dramatic and the line passes through a shallow cutting. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH593472
At the norther end of the pass the landscape gets less dramatic and the line passes through a shallow cutting. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH593472
The line then curves along the river bank towards Bryn y Felyn. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH593473
The line then curves along the river bank towards Bryn y Felyn. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH593473
The girder bridge at Bryn-y-Felyn. This bridge has since been replaced with a very similar structure. 3rd May 1991. OS: SH593474
The girder bridge at Bryn-y-Felyn. This bridge has since been replaced with a very similar structure. 3rd May 1991. OS: SH593474
"Princess" passing Bryn-y-Felyn. (WHR[P] collection)
 The new Bryn-y-Felyn bridge awaiting the track. 11th September 2006.
The new Bryn-y-Felyn bridge awaiting the track. 11th September 2006.
After crossing the river the line then passed under the A498 road by means of this bridge. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH592474
After crossing the river the line then passed under the A498 road by means of this bridge. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH592474
 Beyond the road bridge the line passed into a shallow cutting. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH590474
Beyond the road bridge the line passed into a shallow cutting. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH590474
 Looking along the cutting towards Beddgelert. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH590474
Looking along the cutting towards Beddgelert. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH590474
 The trackbed then runs roughly parallel to the road. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH588475
The trackbed then runs roughly parallel to the road. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH588475
A low shale embankment then carries the line through woodland and towards Goat Tunnel. 3rd May 1991. OS: SH587477
A low shale embankment then carries the line through woodland and towards Goat Tunnel. 3rd May 1991. OS: SH587477
 The bridge parapets in the distance belong to the abandoned PBSSR route. The WHR trackbed curved round to the right here. (S) 31st March 1990. OS: SH587478
The bridge parapets in the distance belong to the abandoned PBSSR route. The WHR trackbed curved round to the right here. (S) 31st March 1990. OS: SH587478
 Looking out of the south end of the Goat Tunnel. (S) 31st March 1990.
Looking out of the south end of the Goat Tunnel. (S) 31st March 1990.
 Southern portal of the Goat Tunnel. (N) 31st March 1990.
Southern portal of the Goat Tunnel. (N) 31st March 1990.
In the cutting at the northern end of the tunnel is a length of track put here in the 1960s. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH587480
In the cutting at the northern end of the tunnel is a length of track put here in the 1960s. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH587480
 Remains of the aqueduct that carried a stream over the cutting south of Beddgelert. 3rd May 1991. OS: SH587480
Remains of the aqueduct that carried a stream over the cutting south of Beddgelert. 3rd May 1991. OS: SH587480
The cutting south of Beddgelert station seen from the footbridge that crosses it. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH587480
The cutting south of Beddgelert station seen from the footbridge that crosses it. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH587480
 Beddgelert station. In the forground is the base of the station building and in the distance is the remains of the water tower. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH587482
Beddgelert station. In the forground is the base of the station building and in the distance is the remains of the water tower. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH587482
Beddgelert. The water tower base and ash pit. 31st March 1990. OS: SH587482
Beddgelert. The water tower base and ash pit. 31st March 1990. OS: SH587482
"Welsh Pony" at Beddgelert with the water tower in the background. (WHR[P] collection)
 The north end of the station showing the foundations of the goods shed and the trackbed disappearing off towards the double S bends. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH587482
The north end of the station showing the foundations of the goods shed and the trackbed disappearing off towards the double S bends. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH587482
 Just beyond the station there is a missing bridge. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH586483
Just beyond the station there is a missing bridge. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH586483
North of the missing bridge the line begins to curve to the left on the first of the S bends. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH585483
North of the missing bridge the line begins to curve to the left on the first of the S bends. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH585483
 We are now looking back towards Beddgelert as the line begins to double back on itself. There are actually two trackbeds here. The WHR is the embankment on the left and the abandoned PBSSR route is the cutting on the right. (S) 3rd May 1991.
We are now looking back towards Beddgelert as the line begins to double back on itself. There are actually two trackbeds here. The WHR is the embankment on the left and the abandoned PBSSR route is the cutting on the right. (S) 3rd May 1991.
 The middle of the first reverse curve. The PBSSR route has now diverged to the right. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH584483
The middle of the first reverse curve. The PBSSR route has now diverged to the right. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH584483
 The line has now turned a full 180 degrees and is running almost due south. This section is in use as a farm track. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH584482
The line has now turned a full 180 degrees and is running almost due south. This section is in use as a farm track. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH584482
Looking back down the gradient to the location of the last photo by the trees. (S) 31st March 1990. OS: SH584480
Looking back down the gradient to the location of the last photo by the trees. (S) 31st March 1990. OS: SH584480
Looking in the opposite direction from the same spot the embankment gets higher as the line approaches a tight three chain reverse curve. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH584480
Looking in the opposite direction from the same spot the embankment gets higher as the line approaches a tight three chain reverse curve. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH584480
 The top of the three chain curve. (S) 31st March 1990. OS: SH584478
The top of the three chain curve. (S) 31st March 1990. OS: SH584478
 The southern end of the deep rock cutting where the line regains a northerly alignment. (S) 31st March 1990
The southern end of the deep rock cutting where the line regains a northerly alignment. (S) 31st March 1990
Inside the deep rock cutting. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH584480
Inside the deep rock cutting. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH584480
 Now we are beyond the first S bend and the line curves gently towards the Afon Cwm Cloch. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH584481
Now we are beyond the first S bend and the line curves gently towards the Afon Cwm Cloch. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH584481
 The bridge over the Afon Cwm Cloch looking back towards Beddgelert. (S) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH584481
The bridge over the Afon Cwm Cloch looking back towards Beddgelert. (S) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH584481
 Another view of the abutments of the Afon Cwm Cloch bridge. 3rd May 1991. OS: SH584481
Another view of the abutments of the Afon Cwm Cloch bridge. 3rd May 1991. OS: SH584481
Looking in the other direction from the same point. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH584481
Looking in the other direction from the same point. (N) 3rd May 1991. OS: SH584481
 Trackbed approaching Tyn y Coed and the bridge over the Afon Glochig. Behind the trees on the right is the abandoned PBSSR workings. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH5824813
Trackbed approaching Tyn y Coed and the bridge over the Afon Glochig. Behind the trees on the right is the abandoned PBSSR workings. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH5824813
 The trackbed passes close to the Afon Colwyn as it passes through Beddgelert Forest. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH577488
The trackbed passes close to the Afon Colwyn as it passes through Beddgelert Forest. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH577488
 As the line approaches the Afon Meillionen the trackbed is used as an access road for the Beddgelert Forest camp site. (N) OS: SH576490
As the line approaches the Afon Meillionen the trackbed is used as an access road for the Beddgelert Forest camp site. (N) OS: SH576490
The line then leaves the forest and approaches the second S bend. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH575494
The line then leaves the forest and approaches the second S bend. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH575494
 Thw forst three chain curve of the upper S bend. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH575495
Thw forst three chain curve of the upper S bend. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH575495
 As the line doubles back on itself in enters another cutting. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH575495
As the line doubles back on itself in enters another cutting. (N) 31st March 1990. OS: SH575495
 We are now in the middle of the S bend looking almost due north, but in fact looking towards Porthmadog. (S) 31st March 1990. OS: SH574495
We are now in the middle of the S bend looking almost due north, but in fact looking towards Porthmadog. (S) 31st March 1990. OS: SH574495
The abutments of a small underbridge survive as the line approaches the next three chain curve. Beyond here the line becomes overgrown and inaccessible for a short distance. 31st March 1990. OS: SH574494
The abutments of a small underbridge survive as the line approaches the next three chain curve. Beyond here the line becomes overgrown and inaccessible for a short distance. 31st March 1990. OS: SH574494
 With the S bend behind us we now look north towards Hafod Ruffydd. (N) 1st April 1990. OS: SH572497
With the S bend behind us we now look north towards Hafod Ruffydd. (N) 1st April 1990. OS: SH572497
 The site of Hafod Ruffydd halt looking towards Beddgelert. (S) 2nd May 1994. OS: SH572499
The site of Hafod Ruffydd halt looking towards Beddgelert. (S) 2nd May 1994. OS: SH572499
 The reballasted fomation looking south from Hafod Ruffyd. 11th September 2006.
The reballasted fomation looking south from Hafod Ruffyd. 11th September 2006.
North of Hafod Ruffydd the line passes into a forest plantation. This section is in use as a forestry track. 1st April 1990. OS: SH571501
North of Hafod Ruffydd the line passes into a forest plantation. This section is in use as a forestry track. 1st April 1990. OS: SH571501
 The line then begins to curve slightly to the west... (S) 2nd May 1994. OS: SH569503
The line then begins to curve slightly to the west... (S) 2nd May 1994. OS: SH569503
 ...before swinging due east around a wide curve. (N) 31st April 1990. OS: SH570503
...before swinging due east around a wide curve. (N) 31st April 1990. OS: SH570503
 The top end of the curve looking back towards Beddgelert. (S) 2nd May 1994. OS: SH571503
The top end of the curve looking back towards Beddgelert. (S) 2nd May 1994. OS: SH571503
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