Ratgoed - Page 3

[Map R1] Ratgoed Quarry - Taken from field notes of Sept 1987

Ratgoed & its tramway are mentioned in the following books:-

'A Return to Corris' / Corris Railway Society / Avon-Anglia Publications & Services

Features a good section on both quarry and tramway with several interesting photos of the tramway.

'Slate Quarrying at Corris' / Alun John Richards / Gwasg Carreg Gwalch

Excellent section on Ratgoed - plus 2 photos of the quarry.

'Narrow Gauge Railways in Mid Wales' / J.I.C.Boyd / Oakwood press

Includes references to, and a small section on the Ratgoed tramway, plus some very interesting photos.

'Gazeteer of the Welsh Slate Industry' / Alun John Richards / Gwasg Carreg Gwalch

Good section on quarry past & present. (Page 187)

'The Slate Regions of North and Mid Wales' / Alun John Richards / Gwasg Carreg Gwalch

Another Good section on quarry past & present. (Pages 219-20)