Episode 4 of Making Tracks looks at the new Double Fairlie Loco built at Boston Lodge and now in service on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway .We also look at another Railway investment, this time on the mainline and the £30M refurbishment of the iconic  Barmouth Viaduct.

You can view the animation of Barmouth metallic viaduct construction methodology here. 

https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/video-successful-test-lift-of-160-tonne-metallic-span-marks-countdown-to-final-stage-of-barmouth-viaduct-restoration

There’s also some more up to date photos and info from Network Rail here.

 https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/one-step-closer-latest-video-and-pictures-show-movement-of-new-spans-onto-the-iconic-barmouth-viaduct-north-wales

In this episode we also here from Rebecca Butcher of ‘Wales on Rails’ and the Cambrian Partnership 

You can also download the free Window Seater app: 

Window Seater - Audio guides for train travel.

Peter Johnson’s book on the Cambrian Railway and his other titles are available through Amazon.

Cambrian Railways: A New History: Amazon.co.uk: Peter Johnson: 9780860936442: Books

This podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart

Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch.

You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here:

Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch"

Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3 songs.