Ffestiniog Railway 150th Anniversary - Rails On The Wharf

Rails On The Wharf features a demonstration of Horse drawn slate wagons of the type used widely in Wales during its mining past. The Horse is seen walking the length of the rails before returning lead by its owners in period costume. The demonstration was part of the Ffestiniog Railway`s 150th Anniversary event in Porthmadog and took place on the Wharf alongside the harbour area of the town.
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The white horse pulled the empty slate wagon along the harbour Wharf

The Horse was lead by its owners in full period dress.