Steve Williams – A journey like no other

Driver and Permanent Way operative Steve Williams drives a train like no other in the country. With a top speed of 6.5 mph, a maximum gradient of 20% and with no connection between the engine and passenger carriage, the Snowdon Mountain Railway opened in 1896 and has been carrying tourists and day trippers to summit of Snowdon ever since. After a trip to the top, Steve describes to veteran railwayman and Railway 200 adviser Philip Marsh some of the unique details of driving the highest steam heritage train in the country.  A tale for rail enthusiasts!