Tryfan Junction
| Tryfan Junction | |
| Previous Station | Dinas Junction |
| Status | Halt Open |
| Next Location | Bryngwyn Branch |
| Next Station | Waunfawr |
| Latitude | 53:06:27.90N |
| Longitude | 04:14:24.11W |
| Grid Reference | SH501591 |
NGR:SH501591 Lat / Long :53.10819 / -4.23972
| Customer Facilities | |
Tryfan Junction lies at a height of 114.234m (374.69 ft), and a route distance of approx 32.21km (20 miles) from Porthmadog.[route 1][wikipedia 1]
Originally, when being proposed and built under the NWNG, the main line was to a place called Bryngwyn, and a secondary line was to South Snowdon (Rhyd Ddu). This was the point the lines diverged. The station building here fell into utter dilapidation during the closure but the Welsh Highland Heritage Group has formed the unshakable resolution to rebuild it. It might be said that this desire must be one of the more extreme manifestations of railway enthusiasm - when the main line lacks proper stations at Caernarfon, Waunfawr and Beddgelert, perhaps some may think that rebuilding Tryfan Junction could come lower in the list of priorities.
There is a nearby level crossing of an exceedingly minor road which extends all of fifty yards beyond the railway. There are 22 (twenty-two) signs required here by the authorities. Evidently Tryfan Junction is a resort for the far-out enthusiasts of road signs too.
See also this page for details on the Bryngwyn branch
However, the station building survives. It is the subject of an ongoing conservation project by the Welsh Highland Heritage Group. For more information and pictures, [click here]
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[edit] Car Park
There is no proper car park facilities around the area. The is space for upto 3 vehicles on grass adjacent to the station
[edit] Company Access Statement
For general details see here
There is no additional information for this location
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