New Ffestiniog Fairlie 'James Spooner' and Network Rail's Barmouth Viaduct - Iconic Victorian Railway Engineering Re-imagined For The 21st Century

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of  Making Tracks Railway Podcast we look at the new 'James Spooner' Double Fairlie Loco built at Boston Lodge and now in service on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway .We also look at another Railway investment, this time on the mainline and the £30M refurbishment of the iconic  Barmouth Viaduct.You can view the animation of Barmouth metallic viaduct construction methodology here. https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/video-successful-test-lift-of-160-tonne-metallic-span-marks-countdown-to-final-stage-of-barmouth-viaduct-restorationThere’s also some more up to date photos and info from Network Rail here. https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/one-step-closer-latest-video-and-pictures-show-movement-of-new-spans-onto-the-iconic-barmouth-viaduct-north-walesIn this episode we also here from Rebecca Butcher of ‘Wales on Rails’ and the Cambrian Partnership You can also download the free Window Seater app: Window Seater - Audio guides for train travel.Peter Johnson’s book on the Cambrian Railway and his other titles are available through Amazon.Cambrian Railways: A New History: Amazon.co.uk: Peter Johnson: 9780860936442: Books#railwayvolunteers #narrowgauge #history #railwayenthusiasts #Cambriancoast #Barmouthbridge #networkrail #JamesspoonerThis podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory. Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch"  Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3  songs.