The first day of possably the best Event I've ever been too - with the Merddin Emrys finally back in its proper colour and looking superb.
The two original fairlies on shed at Boston Lodge
Merddin back in Maroon at last
Hiding behind Livingston Thompson is Welsh Pony - still showing some signs of neglect
Two of the FR's static locos
Livingston Thompson has been smartened up a bit with repainted smokeboxes - this is to be its last public apperance at the FR - it is due to be returned to the NRM shortly.
Merddin's new paint is so shinny theres hardly need to clean it
Merddin with the new vintage signal in the background
Palmerston heads the up slate past the Lodge.
Three Maroon locos at the old loco shed - a nearly authentic scene - fire essembly point aside!
Latest progress on 19 in the carriage works.
DLG roars past the lodge.
With 102 on the back - this has recently recieved monograms and "Ffestiniog First" on the side!
LT now the sun has come out
Perfection at Port - Merddin with the 1880s Mixed
Heading round Boston Lodge curve
Slate waggons out back
Passing LT
Arrival at TYB
Passing Palmerston and Taliesin coming down
Running around at Blaenau
Unfortunatly, Carriage 15 ran a hot box - so some passengers choose to ride back in the CRV
