An ITN film crew has just spent three days filming the Ffestiniog Railway for a one hour documentary filmed in HD to be shown on the National Geographic Channel in the spring. The show, fronted by TV personality Dan Cruickshank, looked at the role the railway has played in pioneering new technology over the years.

Special shots laid on for the crew included a gravity slate run from Rhiw Goch with Prince providing the motive power, a detailed explanation of the power bogie concept using Merddin Emrys as the model and a ride up to Blaenau on a ballast train.

The show's director was extremely pleased with the results obtained, and we will keep you informed when we have details of when the show is to be broadcast.