Caernarfon
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| Caernarfon | |
| Previous Station | Terminus |
| Status | Station Open Northern Terminus |
| Next Station | Bontnewydd |
| Latitude | 53:08:16.88N |
| Longitude | 04:16:23.34W |
| Grid Reference | SH480625 |
| Harbour Station | |
|---|---|
OSGrid:SH480625 Latt / Long :53.13802 / -4.27314
The current northern terminus of the reconstructed Welsh Highland Railway has been established on the former standard gauge, LNWR, trackbed at the just south of the St Helen's tunnel, beneath the town centre. The tunnel has been adapted to serve as a relief road. The SG formation in this area was wide enough for double track; it carried the parallel lines for the branch from Caernarfon to Llanberis and the single line southwards, through Dinas, towards Afon Wen. The addition of a platform means that there is only room for a run-round loop at the WHR station, rather than the more usual sidings for spare carriages and services that might be expected. The station building remains a temporary structure, though the initial - very frugal - provision of 1997 was significantly improved and expanded in time for the 2004 season. The station stands under the shadow of the famous Caernarfon Castle, adjacent to the historic slate quay once served by the Nantlle Railway and just across St Helen's Road from the historic buildings that once housed the de Winton works. Until the plans to improve and develop this area of Caernarfon are settled by the Harbour Trust and the Council, it is unlikely that the WHR station will be further upgraded.
1 = Bridge 1 on the railway - probably numbered back in 1997
WHR 20 = notional kilometre distance marker - starting at 20 removes similarity with FR numbers
OB 20.00 = using a standard system for locating structures on the line
*Date: 6th August 2007 Photo:Keith C. Bradbury
The southern end of the station was modified to extend train capacity in late 2005.
*Date:3rd July 1999 *Photo Barrie W. Hughes