All aboard the Ysgol Maenofferen Special!

Pupils from Ysgol Maenofferen were treated to a train journey on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways (FfWHR) from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Tan-y-Bwlch Station for a picnic as a ‘thank you’ gesture.

The trip was organised to thank the school choir for singing for invited guests at a naming ceremony for FFWHR’s newest double Fairlie, ‘James Spooner’, last autumn.

FfWHR’s general manager Paul Lewin, said: “Having Ysgol Maenofferen take part in our event made it a very special occasion and we wanted to show our gratitude.”

More than 100 happy faces waved from the train as it left Blaenau Ffestiniog behind loco ‘Blanche’ for a picnic lunch at Tan-y- Bwlch station.

Headteacher Aled Williams said: “The children have been very excited about the trip and a massive thank you to the FfWHR for making it possible. It is good to be part of event and activities on the railway.”

Families in Blaenau Ffestiniog and surrounding area will also have the chance to enjoy a train ride to Tan-y-Bwlch, as well as footplate rides, at the next community fun day on July 28. See details online at: https://www.festrail.co.uk/july-28th-blaenau-ffestiniog-family-fun-day/ .