1. Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog)

Train service from Porthmadog (WHR) station on
Tremadog Road:
Starts March 15th, ends November 2nd 2008

Special Events 2008

Easter Sunday
23rd March - Easter Bunnies
Win a prize in our engine shed Easter Egg hunt. Rufus
the Rabbit will be travelling on the train, and he may
have a few mini eggs to give away. But he's a naughty
rabbit sometimes, and the guard may have to keep him
in order!

May Bank Holiday Weekend
May 3rd, 4th & 5th - Hunslet: Generations
Our main gala event of the year will feature steam and
diesel engines from one of Britain's best known
locomotive builders - Hunslet of Leeds. Some of the
oldest and newest built Hunslet locomotives will be in
action over the weekend. There'll also be chance to
see how we're getting on with restoring one of the
most famous Hunslet engines, the original Welsh
Highland locomotive, Russell.

This event is taking place in conjunction with the
Porthmadog Narrow Gauge and Industrial Model Railway
Exhibition, which takes place opposite our station on
the Saturday & Sunday.

May 31st & June 1st - Teddy Bears' Picnic
Children go FREE if they bring a teddy bear to the
railway. See if you can spot the bears hiding the Big
Shed and win a prize. Watch out for Biggles the
mischievous bear, who'll be riding on the train.

July 5th & 6th - Welsh Dragons
The friendly red dragons are taking over the shed for
the weekend. But they're shy animals sometimes.. see
if you can find them and win a prize!

Summer Holidays
July 19th - 31st August - Summer Steam Spectacular
Steam trains are running every day through the
holidays. Join us for a ride through the Snowdonia
countryside, as well as chance to visit the engine
sheds.

August Bank Holiday Weekend
August 24th & 25th - Jack the Station Cat Book Signing
Children's author Alan Cliff will be at Porthmadog
(WHR) station signing copies of his new books about
the adventures of Jack, the friendly station cat, who
lives at Tails End station.

2. Steam trains return to the Cambrian Coast Railway line

There's a double steam spectacular from July 28th -
August 29th when special main line steam trains return to the Cambrian Coast main line between Machynlleth, Barmouth & Porthmadog. "The Cambrian" runs from Mondays to Fridays each week, and continues through to Pwllheli on certain days. The principal steam locomotive for the 2008 season will be the Standard Black 4 loco, number 76079

Passengers on "The Cambrian" can also get a discount
of 36% on a ride on the Welsh Highland Railway
(Porthmadog). Simply come to the WHR shop and show your ticket from the main line train.