Dinorwic Vivian Quarry incline V2

The terraces and inclines of the Vivian Quarry dominate the backscene to Gilfach Ddu station at Llanberis, where the National Slate Museum s restored V2 incline is a prominent feature. Normally the incline is operated 3 days a week by the museum to show the movement of the tanciau, the incline platforms that carry the slate wagons. But its full set up of supporting infrastructure, including two traversers, a series of spur sidings and a fleet of Dinorwic quarry wagons, have never seen action since restoration. All that s needed to make it work is two teams of men in flat caps and scruffy overcoats and some traditional Welsh weather.