Category Archives: Construction Photos

Branch line

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The steeply graded branch line links the lower circuit to the steam-up area on the high level circuit.

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Compton Down moves to Llechfan

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The late Peter Jones’ Compton Down Railway moves to Tywyn. Continue reading

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New balloon loop 2008

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In 2008 the operational flexibility of the high level circuit was further improved with the provision of a balloon loop to the east of the steam up bay, giving the opportunity to reverse trains and dispatch them back down the branch to the lower circuit.

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High level circuit 2005-06

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The high level circuit was added to the railway in 2005-06.

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Low level circuit

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The low level circuit was the first section of the line to be built.

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