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Beddgelert railway station

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The main station building, which will not be on the platform, is to be located north east of the platform. Construction commenced in 2007 with the laying of the base. Completion has been delayed, due to financial reasons and in the meantime a temporary booking office is in front of the foundations.
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A large water tower has been installed at the north west end of the platform. An original locomotive siding on the west side of the station has been retained and lengthened. The original water tower from Old WHR days, on the Down side of the station, has been restored and is occasionally used for
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It had been agreed with the Snowdonia National Park Authority (SNPA) that the station would not open until the railway was completed to the south side of the National Park. Restrictions were placed upon the company by the National Park Authority, but on 23 July 2008, the SNPA was compelled, on
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Plans to reopen the station in Beddgelert created local opposition over a number of matters: it was to be far too big; it would intrude on the landscape; it would increase traffic in the village and make parking difficult.
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Between 7 April 2009 and 21 May 2009, all trains terminated at Beddgelert. Since that time, it has served as a normal passing station, as the line has been extended, firstly to a temporary halt at
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Work to rebuild the station began in December 2006. The new station has a large curved island platform, allowing for two trains to pass each other. There are two small shelters for passenger use.
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There are two solid shelters on the station, given by benefactors; there are portaloos, and a GST office for the stationmistress.
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appeal, to revoke a planning condition which would have limited sales at the station to tickets and railway souvenirs only.
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During the 2011 peak season most trains terminated at Pont Croesor, connecting with trains to
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Rebuilding The Welsh Highland Railway - an independent site updated almost daily
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Railway station on the narrow gauge Welsh Highland Railway in North Wales
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The Welsh Highland Railway Project - official reconstruction site
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A southerly view of Beddgelert Station during construction, 2007
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Number 87 arrives at Beddgelert on its way to Hafod-y-llyn
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to avoid confusion with the former passing loop near
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87 arrives into Beddgelert with the Aberglasyn 2022
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heritage railway

Beddgelert
Gwynedd
53°00′44″N 4°06′31″W / 53.01211°N 4.10851°W / 53.01211; -4.10851
Grid reference
SH586481
Festiniog Railway Company
Festiniog Railway Company
Welsh Highland Railway
narrow gauge
Welsh Highland Railway
North Wales
Lord Elis-Thomas
Welsh Highland Railway
Dinas
Portmadoc


Hafod y Llyn
Pont Croesor
Porthmadog Harbour
Porthmadog Harbour
Heritage Railways
Heritage railways
Meillionen
Welsh Highland Railway
Nantmor
Historical railways
Welsh Highland Railway

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