What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: Ffestiniog Railway. Pioneer user of narrow-gauge steam railway (1863) and articulated locomotives (1869) and bogie carriages (1872) in difficult terrain. Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.
Ffestiniog Railway was a pioneer in narrow-gauge steam railway technology, introducing articulated locomotives and bogie carriages to navigate challenging terrains effectively.
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