 After the WHHR purchased Beddgelert Siding in 1975 from British Rail the ramshackle collection of farm buildings known as Gelert's Farm came up for sale.The farm, which is situated between Beddgelert Siding and the Cambrian line, was purchased to become the operating centre for the rebuilt Welsh Highland Railway (WHR).After possession of the land was obtained in late 1975 track was laid into the site.