The YRP Heritage Railway Engagement initiative are pleased to announce the return of our popular volunteering weekend to the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia, North Wales!

The weekend is a chance to get hands on volunteering on the railway with the infrastructure team, hopefully working on a track renewal.

Cost

The trip costs £5 which helps to cover the cost of the trip.

Accommodation

We will be staying in the railway’s hostel at Penrhyn Ffestiniog Station.

Please note that this quite a historical building so is of a partially open plan, mixed dorm arrangement with bunk beds. If you have any concerns about this, please contact Matthew the organiser to discuss how we can best accommodate you.

Travel

The YRP will arrange for taxis to/from Llandudno Junction station.

On the Friday night the taxi will depart Llandudno Junction at 20:30 and is intended to connect from 1D16 1706 from Birmingham International via Shrewsbury and Chester. You should be able to make this train on 1F21 1703 from London Euston changing at Crewe and Chester.  

On the Sunday we will be aiming for the taxi to Llandudno Junction to connect into 1V92 17:27 departure for Cardiff via Chester (TfW). A connection is available at Chester onto 1A97 18:35 to London Euston arriving 20:40 (Avanti West Coast).

Alternatively, you are welcome to make your own way to Penryn by road or on the Cambrian line.

Booking

The trip has a limited number of place, you must book on Eventbrite:

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Questions

Feel free to ask any questions to Matthew Teller matthew.teller@youngrailpro.com