On this day myself and my father took a ride on one of the test trains that were operating. The train was hauled by diesel loco Funkey Vale of Ffestiniog. The Festiniog Railway Company instructed its staff and volunteers to ride on the test trains between Rhyd Ddu and Beddgelert before its opened to the public 08/04/09. This was my father's first ride on this section of Phase 4. He really enjoyed the ride. I've got several videos of this still to add.
Having travelled this section as a guest of the construction company I know exactly how pleasurable your days fiming would have been. I can see that visits at different times of the year to enjoy the scenery are going to be mandatory for me..LOL
ta455driver 2 years ago