Join us for a fantastic three-day celebration of the Ffestiniog Railway’s heritage, as we bring key moments from our history to life with an action-packed programme of vintage trains.
Our heritage fleet will be in service throughout the weekend, operating an intensive timetable featuring passenger, gravity, slate and freight trains.
Step back in time as the railway is transformed into a bustling Victorian scene, with visitors, staff and volunteers dressed in period costume, and the tempting aromas of freshly prepared refreshments completing the experience. From the sights and sounds to the unique atmosphere, the whole weekend will capture the spirit of the Victorian era, making it an unforgettable event for railway enthusiasts, families and history lovers alike.
Returning after their popular appearance at our Summer Gala, a collection of classic vehicles will once again be on display outside Harbour Station. They may not be strictly Victorian, but they’re still a fantastic addition to the weekend and are sure to catch the eye of visitors of all ages!
Take a look at the event timetables here:


(Download passenger timetable here – Full timetable including daily graphs can be downloaded here).
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE TRAINS…
Now firmly established as one of the highlights of our events calendar, this much-loved weekend is a celebration of the locomotives, carriages and wagons that have helped shape the remarkable story of the Ffestiniog Railway. It’s a chance for enthusiasts, supporters and families alike to experience our rich heritage brought vividly to life.
There will be plenty to enjoy throughout the weekend, including vintage services to Beddgelert, authentic Victorian and 1920s trains, goods trains, two gravity train demonstrations each day and evening shuttle services. With so much happening across all three days, there’s something for everyone to experience.
DONNING OUR VICTORIAN FINERY…
While our locomotives and rolling stock will represent several different eras of the railway’s history, this year’s Victorian Weekend will embrace a distinctly Victorian atmosphere, with Harbour Station and its surroundings stepping back into the 19th century.
To help bring the occasion to life, visitors are warmly encouraged to swap modern-day clothing for Victorian-inspired attire and become part of the experience.
Many of our staff and volunteers will also be dressed in period costume throughout the weekend, helping to create an authentic and immersive setting, so you certainly won’t be the only one in Victorian dress!
We can’t wait to see all of your wonderful outfits and celebrate the weekend together in true Victorian style.
MINFFORDD – A MINI SHOW WITHIN THE SHOW!
There will be plenty to see and do at Minffordd throughout the Victorian Weekend.
The Ffestiniog Railway Heritage Group will be operating their 16mm SM32 live steam model railway in the Gweithdy, with a selection of Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway trains running, alongside a display of heritage artefacts and a rolling slideshow of historic photographs and archive footage.
Outside, visitors can get up close to a selection of steam-powered machinery, including a steam roller and several traction engines which will be on display throughout the weekend. Visitors can also enjoy rides on 5-inch gauge miniature railways, running in the car park throughout the weekend, providing plenty of interest for visitors of all ages.
Teas, coffees and light refreshments will be available, with all proceeds supporting the Ffestiniog Railway Heritage Group and its heritage projects across the Railway.
Entry to the show is free – however, please note that parking at Minffordd will be very limited for visitors not arriving by train. We strongly recommend travelling to the show by train wherever possible.
Limited parking may be available at the Business Park opposite Minffordd Station, but please note that this car park is not owned or operated by Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. Parking there is at the vehicle owner’s own risk, and we cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or incidents involving vehicles parked there.
Locals’ Train Offer – Locals will be able to travel by train from Porthmadog to the Mini Victorian Show at Minffordd for just £5 return for adults and £2.50 return for children (3-15yrs). Buy your tickets from our Booking Office here at Porthmadog Harbour Station.
TAN Y BWLCH STATION TRAVELS BACK IN TIME!
Tan y Bwlch Station will have its very own Victorian entertainment during the weekend! As well as serving tea and delicious cakes at the station’s charming tearoom!
The railway was built in 1836 to carry dressed slate from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog for export by sea but the history of the area goes even further back in time…
On Saturday 3rd October our Victorian Guide will give visitors a tour of Tan y Bwlch Station which will cover the fascinating history of this woodland station and end with a tour of the newly restored Station House.
There will be two opportunities to go on the tour, at 11:50 and 15:35. The tour will be free for both passengers and visitors to the station.
On Sunday 4th October we’re welcoming back the Royal Oakeley Silver Band to Tan y Bwlch.
Founded in 1864, it is one of Wales’s oldest brass bands! A wonderful addition to our celebration of the railway’s heritage and the communities that have helped shape the railway and the region for generations!
The Band will be performing at our Tan-y-Bwlch Station 13:30 – 16:00. There’s no need to be an event ticket holder to enjoy their performance.
Please note, parking restrictions will apply in the station and so we would highly recommend travelling by train via an event rover ticket to Tan y Bwlch.
Locals’ Train Offer – Locals will be able to travel by train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Tan y Bwlch for just £20 return for adults and £5 return for children (3-15yrs). Please speak to the staff at Blaenau Ffestiniog Station for further information and to buy your tickets.
EXHIBITS, MUSIC, CRAFTS & CAKES AT HARBOUR STATION
Over the course of the 3-day gala we are delighted to be welcoming the Automobile Club of North Wales to Porthmadog Harbour Station.
The club will be joining us between 10:00 – 16:00 on all three days with 36 cars parked up outside the station at various intervals.
The display will feature an eclectic mix of vehicles spanning more than 60 years of motoring history, from elegant pre-war Rolls-Royce and Wolseley models through to post-war family cars, sporting classics, commercial vehicles and later favourites. Highlights include a 1935 Wolseley New Hornet, a 1951 Citroën Traction, a Land Rover Series 1, Austin-Healey 3000, Ford Lotus Cortina, Triumph Stag, Ford Mexico Mk1, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, Ford Escort RS2000, Escort XR3i and a preserved Bedford OB bus. Together they represent a fascinating snapshot of automotive heritage from Britain and beyond!
Adding to the atmosphere throughout the weekend, a traditional Victorian street organ grinder will be entertaining visitors around Porthmadog Harbour Station. With its distinctive sound and nostalgic charm, the street organ will help bring the Victorian era to life and add an extra touch of period atmosphere to the celebrations. Keep an eye out as you explore the station and enjoy this delightful piece of living heritage!
We will also be welcoming popular local baker; Becws Emma to the station across all 3 days, selling a variety of delicious cakes and treats!
Stalls on the platform across the 3 days will include both the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway societies.
During Sunday, we will be hosting a Victorian themed shopping village at Harbour Station (09:00 – 16:00), allowing visitors to browse, admire and buy a range of products from stalls including:
- Toby’s Tails – Handmade collars and accessories for dogs
- Gweithdy Al – Handmade wooden home and garden furniture
- Missypinkx – Handmade decorations, bunting and makeup bags
- Penybryn Honey – Local Welsh honey and honey-based products
- Mogspatch – Hand painted wooden gifts
- Carrog y coed – Skincare and home fragrances
- Maglyn – Polymer clay earrings
- Heather Bunny 28 Crafts – Crochet items
- Details Vintage China – Jewellery and Scarves
A TASTE OF THE PAST…
Spooner’s will be open across the 3 days keeping all our visitors watered and fed..!
Take away options and sit down meals will be available throughout and as ever, our staff will be doing their best to serve our visitors as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Our other catering outlets at Tan y Bwlch, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Caernarfon and Beddgelert will also be open and serving food and drink across the event weekend.
‘THE VICTORIAN’ WEEKEND TICKETS…
3-day and 1-day rover tickets will be available, allowing users to hop on & hop off different services, with a 20% discount for members*.
Rover tickets will be priced as follows:
Adult 3-Day Rover – £110.00
Child 3-Day Rover – £55.00
Adult 1-Day Rover – £55.00
Child 1-Day Rover – £27.50
*Discounts are valid for Ffestiniog Railway Society Members, Welsh Highland Railway Society Members, Talyllyn Railway Members, HRA Members and National Rail Staff.
Trwy gydol y penwythnos bydd stoc o’n casgliad treftadaeth mewn defnydd, yn gweithredu amserlen brysur gan gynnwys trenau disgyrchiant, llechi, llwythi a threnau ar gyfer teithwyr.
Camwch nôl mewn amser wrth i’r rheilffordd cael ei drawsffurfio i olygfa brysur Fictoraidd, gyda ymwelwyr, staff a gwirfoddolwyr wedi’u gwisgo mewn gwisgoedd o’r cyfnod, arddangosfeydd a stondinau traddodiadol, ac aroglau deniadol o luniaeth wedi’u paratoi’n ffres yng nghwblhau’r profiad. Rhwng yr olygfeydd a’r synau i’r awyrgylch unigryw, bydd yr holl benwythnos yng nghipio ysbryd yr oes Fictoraidd, yn ei wneud yn ddigwyddiad bythgofiadwy ar gyfer teuluoedd, carwyr hanes neu rhai sydd brwdfrydig am reilffyrdd.
Yn dychwelyd ar ôl eu hymddangosiad poblogaidd yn ystod ein Gala Haf, bydd casgliad o gerbydau clasur arddangos unwaith eto o flaen Gorsaf yr Harbwr. Er nad ydynt yn hollol cyd-fynd a’r thema Fictoraidd, maent dal yn ychwanegiad ffantastig i’r penwythnos ac yn siŵr o ddenu llygaid ymwelwyr o bob oedran!
Cymerwch olwg ar ein hamserlenni ar gyfer y penwythnos yma:


(Lawrlwythwch amserlen teithwyr yma – Gall amserlen lawn gan gynnwys graffiau dyddiol cael eu lawr lwytho yma).
MAE POB DIM AM DAN Y TRENAU…
Rwan wedi ei sefydlu’n gadarn fel un o uchafbwyntiau ein calendr digwyddiadau, mae’r penwythnos poblogaidd yma yn ddathliad o’r locomotifau, cerbydau a wagenni sydd wedi siapio’r stori anhygoel y Rheilffordd Ffestiniog. Mae’n siawns i gefnogwyr, teuluoedd a phobl frwdfrydig i brofi ein treftadaeth gyfoethog wedi dod yn fwy yn eglur.
Mi fydd digon i fwynhau dros y penwythnos, gan gynnwys gwasanaeth treftadaeth i Feddgelert, trenau awthentig o’r Oes Fictoria ar 1920au, trenau nwyddau, dau arddangosiad o drên disgyrchiant pob dydd, gwasanaeth gwennol yn y nosweithiau i Finffordd, a’r trefniant poblogaidd bore Dydd Sul o ein hinjans gwyrdd: Prince, Merddin Emrys, Linda, Blanche, Moelwyn a Mary Ann. Gyda chymaint yn digwydd dros y tridiau, maent yna rywbeth i bawb mwynhau.
I’r sawl sydd yn teithio i’r digwyddiad ar drên, bydd set ‘Y Chwarelwr’ yn gwneud taith arbennig o Flaenau Ffestiniog ar nos Iau, gan roi cysylltiad cyfleus gyda’r gwasanaeth Dyffryn Conwy Trafnidiaeth Cymru.
YN GWISGO EIN GWISGOEDD FICTORAIDD CRAND
Tra mae ein locomotifau a cherbydau yn cynrychioli sawl oes wahanol o hanes y rheilffordd, mi fydd y Penwythnos Fictoraidd eleni yn croesawu amgylchedd amlwg Fictoraidd, gyda Gorsaf yr Harbwr a’r cyffiniau yn camu yn nôl i’r 19eg ganrif.
I helpu’r achlysur dod yn fyw, mae croeso cynnes i ymwelwyr newid eu dillad o’r presennol i wisgoedd sydd wedi eu hysbrydoli gan yr Oes Fictoria a dod yn rhan o’r profiad.
Bydd nifer o ein staff a gwirfoddolowyr hefyd yn gwisgo mewn gwisgoedd o’r cyfnod trwy gydol y penwythnos, yn helpu creu lleoliad awthentig, felly yn bendant ni fyddech yr unig un mewn gwisg Fictoraidd!
Nid ydym yn gallu aros i weld ein holl wisgoedd ffantastig a dathlu’r penwythnos gyda’n gilydd mewn modd gwir Fictoraidd.
MINFFORDD – SIOE FACH O FEWN Y SIOE!
Bydd digon i’w weld a’i wneud ym Minffordd drwy gydol Penwythnos Fictoraidd.
Bydd Grŵp Treftadaeth Rheilffordd Ffestiniog yn gweithredu eu rheilffordd fodel ager byw 16mm SM32 yn y Gweithdy, gyda detholiad o drenau Rheilffordd Ffestiniog a Rheilffordd Eryri yn rhedeg, ochr yn ochr ag arddangosfa o arteffactau treftadaeth a sioe sleidiau barhaus o ffotograffau hanesyddol a ffilmiau archif.
Y tu allan, gall ymwelwyr ddod yn agos at ddetholiad o beiriannau ager, gan gynnwys rholer ager a sawl injan tyniant a fydd i’w gweld drwy gydol y penwythnos. Gall ymwelwyr hefyd fwynhau teithiau ar reilffyrdd bach medr 5 modfedd, a fydd yn rhedeg yn y maes parcio drwy gydol y penwythnos, gan gynnig digon o ddiddordeb i ymwelwyr o bob oed.
Bydd te, coffi a lluniaeth ysgafn ar gael, a bydd yr holl elw yn cefnogi Grŵp Treftadaeth Rheilffordd Ffestiniog a’i brosiectau treftadaeth ledled y Rheilffordd.
Mae mynediad i’r sioe am ddim – fodd bynnag, nodwch y bydd parcio ym Minffordd yn gyfyngedig iawn i ymwelwyr nad ydynt yn cyrraedd ar drên. Rydym yn argymell yn gryf eich bod yn teithio i’r sioe ar drên lle bynnag y bo modd.
Efallai y bydd rhywfaint o barcio ar gael ym Mharc Busnes gyferbyn â Gorsaf Minffordd, ond nodwch nad yw’r maes parcio hwn yn eiddo i Reilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri nac yn cael ei weithredu ganddynt. Mae parcio yno ar risg perchennog y cerbyd ei hun, ac ni allwn dderbyn cyfrifoldeb am unrhyw golled, difrod na digwyddiadau sy’n ymwneud â cherbydau a barciwyd yno.
MAE GORSAF TAN Y BWLCH YN TEITHIO YN ÔL MEWN AMSER!
Bydd gan Orsaf Tan y Bwlch ei hadloniant Fictoraidd ei hun yn ystod y penwythnos! Yn ogystal â gweini te a chacennau blasus yn ystafell de swynol yr orsaf!
Adeiladwyd yr orsaf ym 1836 i gludo llechi wedi’u naddu o Flaenau Ffestiniog i Borthmadog i’w hallforio ar y môr ond mae hanes yr ardal yn mynd ymhellach fyth yn ôl mewn amser.
Ar ddydd Sadwrn 3ydd Hydref bydd ein Canllaw Fictoraidd yn rhoi taith o Orsaf Tan y Bwlch i ymwelwyr a fydd yn trafod hanes cyfareddol yr orsaf goedwig hon ac yn gorffen gyda thaith o amgylch Tŷ’r Orsaf sydd newydd ei adfer.
Bydd dau gyfle i fynd ar y daith, am 11:50 a 15:35. Bydd y daith am ddim i deithwyr ac ymwelwyr â’r orsaf.
Ar ddydd Sul 4ydd Hydref, rydym yn croesawu Band Seindorf Arian yr Oakeley yn ôl i Dan y Bwlch.
Wedi’i sefydlu ym 1864, mae’n un o fandiau pres hynaf Cymru! Ychwanegiad gwych at ein dathliad o dreftadaeth y rheilffordd a’r cymunedau sydd wedi helpu i lunio’r rheilffordd a’r rhanbarth ers cenedlaethau!
Bydd y Band yn perfformio yn ein Gorsaf Tan-y-Bwlch 13:30 – 16:00.
Nid oes angen bod â thocyn digwyddiad i fwynhau eu perfformiad.
Noder, bydd cyfyngiadau parcio yn berthnasol yn yr orsaf ac felly byddem yn argymell yn gryf deithio ar y trên gyda thocyn crwydro digwyddiadau i Dan y Bwlch.
BLAS O’R GORFENNOL…
Mi fydd Spooner’s ar agor dros y tridiau i gadw ein hymwelwyr i gyd mewn bwyd a diod..!
Bydd dewisiadau ar gyfer bwyd parod a phrydau i fwyta mewn ar gael trwy gydol y digwyddiad ac fel bob tro, mi fydd ein staff yn gwneud eu gorau i weini ein hymwelwyr mor sydyn ac mor effeithlon ag sy’n bosib.
Bydd ein safleoedd arlwyo eraill yn Nhan y Bwlch, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Caernarfon a Beddgelert hefyd ar agor ac yn gweini bwyd a diod dros benwythnos y digwyddiad.
TOCYNNAU PENWYTHNOS FICTORAIDD…
Mi fydd tocynnau crwydryn 3-diwrnod ac 1-diwrnod ar gael, yn gadael defnyddwyr i fynd ymlaen ac i ffwrdd o wahanol wasanaethau, gyda gostyngiad o 20% ar gyfer aelodau*.
Mi fydd tocynnau crwydryn wedi eu prisio fel dilynnir:
Tocyn Crwydro Oedolyn 3-Diwrnod – £110.00
Tocyn Crwydro Plentyn 3-Diwrnod – £55.00
Tocyn Crwydro Oedolyn 1-Diwrnod – £55.00
Tocyn Crwydro Plentyn 31-Diwrnod – £27.50
*Mae gostyngiadau yn ddilys i Aelodau Cymdeithas Rheilffordd Ffestiniog. Aelodau Cymdeithas Rheilffordd Eryri, Aelodau Rheilffordd Talyllyn, Aelodau HRA a Staff Rheilffyrdd Cenedlaethol
FRIDAY:
- Double Fairlie working the scheduled ‘Mountain Spirit’ service trains
- Manning Wardle and Col. Stephens set on an early-morning Porthmadog – Bl.Ffestiniog – Tanygrisiau – Bl.Ffestiniog – Porthmadog diagram
• Early morning Slate Waggon train, worked by a Double-Fairlie from Porthmadog to Power Station Summit - Loco runs light engine to Tanygrisiau and couples to rear of Col. Stephens set. Top’n’tail to Bl.Ffestiniog, then double-heads the return to Porthmadog
- Slate Waggons return by gravity from Summit to Porthmadog
- Morning Porthmadog – Tan-y-Bwlch return with ‘Moelwyn’ and short Victorian set
- Hunslet 2-4-0STT and 1960s set on two Porthmadog – Tan-y-Bwlch returns
- NG/G16 and standard WHR set on two Porthmadog – Beddgelert return trips
- Three goods trains from Porthmadog to Rhiw Goch return with Hunslet 0-4-0ST
- Double Fairlie and Victorian set working two afternoon Porthmadog – Bl.Ffestiniog returns
- Afternoon Porthmadog – Tan-y-Bwlch return with Manning Wardle and Col. Stephens set
- Late afternoon Goods train behind ‘Moelwyn’, working Porthmadog – Minffordd return
- Three evening shuttles to/from Minffordd with Double Fairlie and Victorian set
- Spooner’s Boat will make two trips to Tan-y-Bwlch, then gravitate to Boston Lodge. One trip across Cob under sail.
- Kerr Stuart 4415 will be on display in Harbour Station
- Evening gathering of THREE Double Fairlies at Harbour Station
SATURDAY:
- Double Fairlie working the scheduled ‘Mountain Spirit’ service trains
- Manning Wardle and Col. Stephens set on an early-morning Porthmadog – Bl.Ffestiniog – Tanygrisiau – Bl.Ffestiniog – Porthmadog diagram
• Early morning Slate Waggon train, worked by a Double-Fairlie from Porthmadog to Power Station Summit - Loco runs light engine to Tanygrisiau and couples to rear of Col. Stephens set. Top’n’tail to Bl.Ffestiniog, then double-heads the return to Porthmadog
- Slate Waggons return by gravity from Summit to Porthmadog
- Morning Porthmadog – Tan-y-Bwlch return with Hunslet 0-4-0ST and Victorian set
- Hunslet 2-4-0STT and 1960s set on two Porthmadog – Tan-y-Bwlch returns
- Three goods trains from Porthmadog to Rhiw Goch return with Hunslet 0-4-0ST
- Double Fairlie and Victorian set working two afternoon Porthmadog – Bl.Ffestiniog returns
- Afternoon Porthmadog – Tan-y-Bwlch return with Manning Wardle and Col. Stephens set
- Spooner’s Boat will make two trips to Tan-y-Bwlch, then gravitate to Boston Lodge. One trip across Cob under sail.
- ‘James Spooner’ and Kerr Stuart 4415 will be on display in Harbour Station
- PRIVATE TRAIN – Early evening special with Hunslet 2-4-0STT and 1960s set, running from Porthmadog to Tan-y-Bwlch return
- NIGHTGLOW PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL – Double Fairlie and Victorian set, Porthmadog to Minffordd. ‘James Spooner’ and Goods set will also feature at Minffordd
(Additional ticket required for the Nightglow Special – access to Minffordd is by train only)
SUNDAY:
- Double Fairlie working the scheduled ‘Mountain Spirit’ service trains
- Hunslet 2-4-0STT and 1960s set on an early-morning Porthmadog – Bl.Ffestiniog – Tanygrisiau – Bl.Ffestiniog – Porthmadog diagram
• Early morning Slate Waggon train, worked by a Double-Fairlie from Porthmadog to Power Station Summit - Loco runs light engine to Tanygrisiau and couples to rear of Col. Stephens set. Top’n’tail to Bl.Ffestiniog, then double-heads the return to Porthmadog
- Slate Waggons return by gravity from Summit to Minffordd
- Double-headed Hunslet 0-4-0STs and Col. Stephens set on two Porthmadog – Tan-y-Bwlch returns
- Three goods trains to Rhiw Goch with ‘Moelwyn’
- Double Fairlie and Victorian set working two afternoon Porthmadog – Bl.Ffestiniog returns
- Afternoon Porthmadog – Tan-y-Bwlch return with Hunslet 2-4-0STT and 1960s set
- ‘James Spooner’ and Kerr Stuart 4415 will be on display in Harbour Station
- PRIVATE TRAIN worked by Manning Wardle 2-6-2T ‘Lyd’, will run from the FR onto the WHR in the morning, returning early evening
- PRIVATE TRAIN worked by ‘Lyd’ will run Porthmadog – Tanygrisiau return in the evening