Borthffest is now an established event in the calendar of the innovative and resourceful community of Borth and I went along to see what it was all about.

A sun-soaked visit to Porthmadog saw us meet Cambrian Railway Partnership Chairman Neil Scott at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway. With steam services paused due to fire risk, we hopped aboard diesel loco Upnor Castle for a scenic ride through the Welsh countryside.

On a very damp and windy day I caught the train to Tywyn as I had been invited to meet with Liz Porrett, General Manager (Operations) on the Talyllyn Railway.