UNLINED BLACK DOUBLE FAIRLIE! Number 10 Merddin Emrys Arrives at a The Scenic Town Of Porthmadog!

Ffestiniog Railway owned 0-4-4-0T Double Fairlie articulated narrow-gauge steam locomotive number 10 "Merddin Emrys" was built in 1879 at the railway's famous Boston Lodge Works in Porthmadog, Wales. Designed by George Percival Spooner utilizing Robert Francis Fairlie’s revolutionary patent articulation design, this historic machine holds the prestigious distinction of being the first locomotive built completely in-house by the Ffestiniog Railway Company. Powered by a unique double-ended boiler configuration with a central firebox and four cylinders, this 24-tonne masterpiece produces approximately 9,070 lbf of tractive effort, running on an iconic 2-foot (597 mm) narrow gauge.

Following a major boiler overhaul completed in early 2026, the locomotive is captured here looking incredibly unique wearing a temporary, unlined black livery with its cast nameplates left off the tanks. Rushed back into service to cover peak timetable duties while classmate James Spooner undergoes work, this bare, utilitarian "stealth" appearance is a rare treat for enthusiasts who know the engine's true identity as the legendary Welsh Wizard.

The engine is seen in 8K 16:9 widescreen hauling a magnificent, rake of Victorian-era carriages, providing a striking 19th-century contrast against its modern work-in-progress finish. Passing by the spectacular coastline scenery of the Glaslyn Estuary and steaming across the iconic Cob embankment, the train is filmed making its grand arrival into Porthmadog Harbour station. Operating a heritage passenger service from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog, this unforgettable scene was recorded on Saturday 30/05/2026 at 17:32.

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