Henschel & Sohn

During the age of the industrial revolution, Henschel became a name in locomotive manufacturing as well in steam boilers, machines and casted products. With its social commitment such as vocational schools, health insurance or company sponsored housing, the company was a pioneer in its time. Early Henschels had cast guns, and made clocks and manual … Read more

Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Trust

The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Trust was originally the Festiniog Railway Trust. This was registered as a charity (No 239,904) on November 10th 1964. It replaced a 1955 non-charitable Declaration of Trust by Alan Pegler to hold the shares of the Festiniog Railway Company that he bought in 1954. The Trust now holds a … Read more