Have-a-Go & Garden Railway Gala

Saturday, 30 June 2012 - Sunday, 1 July 2012

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A weekend packed with Garden Railways and Have-A-Go activities

 Live your childhood dream and get behind the cotrols of a coal fired steam locomotive on the Talyllyn Railway. You can also learn the skilled duties of firing a locomotive. A range of experiences run across the weekend. The popular Llechfan Garden Railway will be operating all weekend with specialist model railway traders also in attendance. On Saturday evening there is a special evening train and meal.

 What's on:

Prices are still to be confirmed for 2012.

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Llechfan Garden Railway

Running model live steam and electric trains all day - see famous narrow gauge trains and impressive locomotives in miniature, including Talyllyn locomotives and rolling stock! Llechfan Garden is at Tywyn Wharf, find out more on their own website.
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Miniature Railway

A miniature railway will be created for the weekend in Tywyn Wharf yard, offering rides behind a visiting miniture steam locomotive.
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Garden Railway Market

Specialist garden model railway traders will be settingup stalls across Tywyn Wharf station. Browse the stalls - you may even pick up a bargain!
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Evening Train

Enjoy an evening trip by train and experience the beautiful Fathew Valley in the evening light - all welcome.
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All day food, Bar, and Evening Meal

King's Bistro at Tywyn Wharf station will be open for evening meals. The bar is open to all, with real ales, wines & spirits.
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Driving Experience*

Drive a carriage set form Tywyn Wharf - Brynglas, 4 available each day - take as many as you wish. 1 trip £70, 2 trips £130, 3 trips £190, 4 trips £250.
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Firing Experience*

Two full line trips on the public service train: one observing, one firing. 2 available each day - £95.
Drive a diesel for a fiver!  

Diesel Driver for a Fiver

'Turn up and go' short driving trips - no need to book.
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Evening Train footplate passes*

Travel on the footplate for one of 8 sections of the line £12 including travel on evening train on 4th July.

Other experiences

If you would like to have a go at something else on the railway please ask and will try to arrange it!

 

Booking advised for experiences marked * book by email have-a-go [at] talyllyn [dot] co [dot] uk or call Simon on 07710834433.

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