The Talyllyn Railway is unique in that both original locomotives and all the passenger carriages that were built for the opening of the Railway in the mid-1860s survive to this day and are still in regular use, so let us invite you to step back in time to the Era of Queen Victoria and travel […]
The Talyllyn Railway is unique in that both original locomotives and all the passenger carriages that were built for the opening of the Railway in the mid-1860s survive to this day and are still in regular use, so let us invite you to step back in time to the Era of Queen Victoria and travel […]
The Talyllyn Railway is unique in that both original locomotives and all the passenger carriages that were built for the opening of the Railway in the mid-1860s survive to this day and are still in regular use, so let us invite you to step back in time to the Era of Queen Victoria and travel […]
Volunteering since 1951! On 9th May 2026 we are holding a Talyllyn Women’s Day to celebrate the involvement of women volunteers at the Railway since 1951, where the entire railway will be staffed by women volunteers! In addition there will be photographs and displays showing how the railway currently encourages and supports women and girls […]
The Talyllyn Railway is unique in that both original locomotives and all the passenger carriages that were built for the opening of the Railway in the mid-1860s survive to this day and are still in regular use, so let us invite you to step back in time to the Era of Queen Victoria and travel […]
Celebrating 75 Years of The World's First Preserved Railway The 14th May 1951 is a very significant date not only in Talyllyn History but Railway History as a whole, as it marks the opening of the World's First Preserved Railway!The Talyllyn Railway was rescued from closure by the intrepid volunteers of the Talyllyn Railway Preservation […]
Celebrating 75 Years of The World's First Preserved Railway Celebrating this significant milestone in Railway Preservation history where it all started!This bumper 3-day gala event promises to live up to the hype, with the theme of “TR Best Hits” from across the years.Timetable available at the bottom of the page! FRIDAY - 1950s & 1960s […]
Take a trip up the Fathew Valley in the golden evening sun with the Sunset Specials, running on Wednesday and Sunday during spring bank holiday week!The train will depart Tywyn Wharf at 6:00pm, returning for 9:00pm.Abergynolwyn Café will be open for refreshments on your arrival, with around an hour at the station to enjoy!Normal Fares […]
Take a trip up the Fathew Valley in the golden evening sun with the Sunset Specials, running on Wednesday and Sunday during spring bank holiday week!The train will depart Tywyn Wharf at 6:00pm, returning for 9:00pm.Abergynolwyn Café will be open for refreshments on your arrival, with around an hour at the station to enjoy!Normal Fares […]
The ever reliable No.9, our very own 'Alf', takes to a photo charter for the first time!We invite you to join us for a photographic day with No.9 ‘Alf’ at the head of a modern-day mixed permanent way train. The day will begin at 7:30am at Tywyn Wharf Station, with the train departing at 8:00am. […]
Discover the Story of the Preservation Pioneers... Enjoy your own Railway Adventure and travel behind one of our historic steam locomotives in one of our eclectic carriages, with this chance to spend the day exploring the beautiful Fathew Valley.With guides travelling with you on the train, learn about how we came to be the World's […]
Experience the beauty of a World Heritage Site in our original Victorian-Era Carriages Enjoy a Victorian day out and travel in style in our original Vintage Carriages, hauled by one of our original Victorian Locomotives, with this chance to spend the day exploring the beautiful Fathew Valley.With guides travelling with you on the train, learn […]
