The Original Line Above Dduallt To The Old Moelwyn Tunnel

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The Original Line Above Dduallt To The Old Moelwyn Tunnel
Previous Station	Dduallt
Status	Location
Next Location	Old Moelwyn Tunnel
Next Station	Tanygrisiau
Stations Locations	Harbour Station

Below is a photograph of the 'old' line above Dduallt en route to the old Moelwyn tunnel, when the track was still in place and the route still FR property. The track led to the tunnel mess during the deviation work, and was still used occasionally for rail access to it. As part of the compulsory purchase for the Deviation works, the old trackbed was partly exchanged with the local sheep farmers for land required for the new. Therefore, to keep good relations with neighbours, keep to the marked footpaths in this area as otherwise you'll be trespassing.

Dry-stone embanking and walling are an important feature of the FR,(particularly in its upper part) often unsung and unseen except by walkers, since they are not easily visible from a moving train. The best example of dry-stone embanking is Cei Mawr

There was an old footbridge just south of this embankment. However, in recent years the current land owner has removed it from it original position as it was becoming a potential hazard. It now rests on the ground some 60 feet south.

[edit]See also

• Old Moelwyn Tunnel
• FR Locations