Rhyd Ddu Railway Crossing in a Storm

Rhyd Ddu station, nestled in the heart of Eryri / Snowdonia, is a stop on the Welsh Highland Railway, a narrow-gauge line that dates back to the 1870s. Today, it carries passengers through some of Wales’ most breathtaking landscapes, offering a glimpse into the region’s industrial past, and sits at the foot of the Rhyd Ddu path, one of the routes up Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon.

I never pass a railway line I don’t want to photograph. The leading lines disappearing into the distance are irresistible. I took this photo a couple of years ago on my phone because it was already raining, though the real downpour came a bit later when the storm finally broke.