Above Hebron - Snowdon Mountain Railway North Wales - 10th September 2022

I visited the slopes of Snowdon four years after my last in June 2018.
It was the last day of regular steam service for the season.
On this occasion only one steam locomotive was working, No.3 Wydda.
Along with some Diesel Locomotives with No.9 Ninian included.
I think there is something missing on Snowdon when steam isn't running.
All locomotives were being terminated at Clogwyn (3/4 of the journey), as there was maintenance being carried out on the summit.
I videoed the trains at Hebron Station & above.
The station takes it name from a chapel that once served a small community in the area.
HISTORY OF HEBRON CHAPEL (See Photos included in video)
A little below the Snowdon Mountain Railway’s Hebron station are the remains of Capel Hebron, where residents of this valley worshipped before the area was depopulated.
The chapel, c.275 metres (900ft) above sea level, seated up to 120 people. It was the valley’s only communal building. Concerts were held there, and locals met in the chapel whenever problems needed discussion. The caretaker lived in an adjoining chapel house. The chapel had 31 members in 1875, 50 in 1887 and 44 in 1900.
In 1899 the congregation was described as small but particularly faithful. The Rev JO Jones had raised scores of pounds for the chapel over 30 years. Recently two of the chapel's walls had cracked but were repaired after fundraising by the members and a donation from an anonymous well-wisher.
Hebron station building was a family home at that time. The occupants paid no rent, in return for operating the railway points at each end of the station during the tourist season.
Slate quarrying, farming and tourism dominated the local economy in Victorian times, and many families moved to the growing village of Llanberis. Changes to farming practices in the 20th century further depleted Cwm Brwynog’s population, and Capel Hebron closed in 1958. The final service was held outside - because the key to the chapel was missing!

[@robmasterman]

That's a stunning piece of work from you Ger, excellent locations and camera work!

[@caerphillycastle]

Thank you very much Bob, much appreciated. I really enjoyed visiting the lower slopes of Snowdon again. Geraint

[@SimonTog]

Nice video :)

[@caerphillycastle]

Cheers Simon