The Fairbourne Railway & WW2 History

Описание: We visit Fairbourne in North Wales. A small seaside town on the south side of the Mawddach Estuary, opposite the seaside town of Barmouth.

After walking down the beach, I have come to have a look at some of the remaining World War 2 defences - built in 1940 and stetching 1.5 miles. There were 5 bullet proof red brick pill boxes originally along the front the the town, but only 1 remains today.

There were also 650 concrete dragons teeth degisned to slow down any WW2 enemy tanks that attempted to come ashore. These dragons teeth dominate the sea front and can be followed for quite some distance.

Continuing to walk along the promenade, you enter the penilsula into the heart of the estuary - Penrhyn Point - with spectacular views of the Barmouth Bridge, which carries the Cambrian Coast Railway across the sands. Joining us on our journey is the minature Fairbourne Railway, which runs from by the mainline railway station in the town, all the way onto the tip of the peninsula.

There has been a narrow guage, or minature railway, in Fairbourne since 1895. Today we get to see the steam loco Sherpa on it's final trip of the day - operated by the Fairbourne Railway Preservation Society.

You can also catch the Barmouth to Fairbourne Ferry to make the short trip across the water to and from Barmouth.

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