Steam locomotive Gelert rests at Porthmadog (WHR) station in between trains; this summer's flower displays are now in full bloom. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Gelert steams through the woods between the museum and Porthmadog (WHR) station, crossing the stream known as Y Cyt Bach. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

The original WHR Buffet Car, recently restored with the help of a grant from the Museums Libraries and Archives Council PRISM Fund, is now in service every Saturday through high summer. Here, it awaits its first passengers of the day. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Inside the Buffet Car, Non Williams is in charge of serving up tea, coffee and plenty of witty banter. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

The quality of the restoration and attention to detail can be seen in this close up shot. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Gelert passes the Tremadog rocks with a train for Pen-y-Mount. The first carriage in the train is the original WHR Hudson toastrack coach, dating from 1923. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Gelert has just arrived at Pen-y-Mount and eases forward for the run round. Fireman Andy Powell prepares to climb down and operate the points. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Back at Porthmadog (WHR) station, the summer flower displays provide an impressive welcome to visitors. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Inside the shop, the stock of railway books has been topped up for the high season, as can be seen in this shelf-stacker's eye view. PICTURE: Will High using Michael Chapman's camera

There are hundreds of titles in the bookshop, and a modest selection online at www.railwaybookshop.co.uk PICTURE: Michael Chapman

More books...... PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Gelert passes over the points at the far end of Pen-y-Mount loop. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Heading back towards Porthmadog (WHR), Gelert passes the lights of CPD Porthmadog's football ground. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

The straight between Pen-y-Mount and Gelerts Farm Works runs along the top of a low embankment, as can be seen in this picture from the surrounding fields. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

The train curves back towards Gelerts Farm Works. Note the low roof of the Buffet Car, which was cut down in 1924 to fit the loading gauge of the Ffestiniog Railway. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Back at the shop, Manager Lyn Seale is never far away, helping a visitor with an enquiry. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Behind the counter, volunteers Wendy Barnsley and Will High enjoy a rare quiet moment in between trains. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Why the smirk on Mark Seale's face? He's just caught his son, Alec, attempting to eat a Ffestiniog Railway timetable! Grandmother Lyn Seale has her hands full! PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Father and son: Steam Driver Andy Powell arrives on board Gelert to be greeted by his son Andy Powell (junior). PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Gelert sits in the platform at Gelerts Farm Halt, while the passengers enjoy a tour of the museum. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

Another view of Gelert through the trees and the shrubbery which surrounds the miniature railway. PICTURE: Michael Chapman

This old slate wagon is now in place to form part of a new outside display

Viewed from the footplate of steam locomotive Karen, a group of passengers enjoy the museum building, including the brass rubbing table and diesel locomotive "Badco". PICTURE: Michael Chapman

The miniature railway train trundles through the woods with owner Bob Washington at the controls. Judging by the lack of passengers, this is either an empty stock movement, or a secret unadvertised run for Bob's own amusement...... PICTURE: Michael Chapman