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The Penrhyn Quarry Railway

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Old 29th December 2022, 23:28
RogerFarnworth RogerFarnworth is offline  
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The Penrhyn Quarry Railway

This is the first article in a short series on the tramroad and later railway that served the Penrhyn Quarries, bring slate down to Porth Penrhyn...

http://rogerfarnworth.com/2022/12/29...ailway-part-1/



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Old 30th December 2022, 09:26
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Another interesting article Roger - I didn't realise slate was still produced - I wonder if aussiesteve has some on his roof!!!
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Old 30th January 2023, 19:39
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My second article about the Penrhyn Quarry Railway covers the line built for steam locos. This article considers the line from Porth Penrhyn to Felin-Fawr and the entrance to the Quarry. I have not covered the preservation activities which for a time were active at Felin-Fawr. A further article will deal with the quarry's internal railways. ....

http://rogerfarnworth.com/2023/01/30...railway-part-2
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