All aboard the nostalgia train! 🚂 Meet Morgan Mace, a passionate 15-year-old from north Wales on a mission to revive a piece of history — the long-lost Caernarfonshire Railway. Closed during the infamous Beeching cuts of the 1960s, this railway once connected communities in north-west Wales and Morgan is determined to see it back on track.
With railway love running in his family, Morgan’s ambition is more than just a hobby. His dad and late grandfather inspired his dream to re-establish the 27-mile stretch between Bangor and Afon Wen, sparking community connection and economic growth along the way.
Morgan’s kicked off a campaign to breathe life back into this rail link, suggesting a vision not only to reconnect villages like Groeslon, Penygroes, and Bryncir but also to create jobs and boost tourism. Passionate about trains and their impact, Morgan envisions a future where young people can find careers in railway maintenance, hospitality, and more.
But it’s not all about nostalgia! This ambitious teen is already rallying support from local councils, heritage railway associations, and the wider community. His plans even align with potential proposals from Transport for Wales, which recently eyed the Bangor to Afon Wen route as part of a study aiming to enhance transportation links in the region.
Can Morgan turn this dream into reality? With your support, he just might. 🚂 Who else is on board for bringing back the Caernarfonshire Railway? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! #BringBackTheTrains #RailRevival #WelshHistory #MorganMace 🚉🌟