Kicking off 75 Years of the World's First Preserved Railway in style! In 2026 we celebrate 75 years since the Talyllyn Railway was preserved by a group of intrepid volunteers, marking it in history as the World's First Preserved Railway and kicking off the global Heritage Railway Movement.We're going to be celebrating all year round, […]
Celebrating Welsh Heritage & Culture To celebrate St. David's Day we will be running a special train with our vintage carriages, showing off part of our local heritage on this special day.Along the way, make sure to look outside while we pass through Rhydyronen Station to see the wonderful Daffodils in full bloom!If you visit […]
We would like to invite you to join us at the Talyllyn Railway to celebrate International Women's Day 2026! The day begins at Tywyn Wharf Station with a special train ride, featuring an all-woman train crew, which will take you up to Abergynolwyn Station.Here you will be able to meet some of our amazing Talyllyn […]
A dedicated team with a dream - and a little diesel!We invite you to join us for a photographic day with No.5 ‘Midlander’ - the first time the diesel has ever been seen on a photo charter. The day will begin at 9am at Tywyn Wharf Station, where the café will be open early from […]
An event open to everyone to attend which will enhance your understanding on the journey that Jesus Christ made on his way to the Cross.Bishop Robert Patterson, former Bishop of Sodor & Man (2008 - 2016) and now an honorary assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Worcester, will lead biblical readings and prayers will be read […]
Visit the Talyllyn Railway this Easter Sunday and meet the Easter Bunny at Abergynolwyn station! Join the Easter Egg hunt on the Discovery Trail and win a prize if you find the special egg, and after all that excitement you can take part in the arts and craft activities at the station.Take the train to […]
The Preservation Pioneers had a hard task ahead of them relaying the Railway in the early 1950s - and even the best volunteers need a hand from time to time.We invite you to join us for a photographic day with No.2 ‘Dolgoch’ at the head of an era-appropriate 1950s Permanent Way train, complete with loaded […]
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 […]
In collaboration with Vintage Trains, enjoy a day out on the Cambrian Coast Line and celebrate the Talyllyn Railway's 75th Anniversary! Join us in continuing to create history on Vintage Trains' inaugural train over the scenic Cambrian Coast line on Friday 17th April. We are proud to announce a celebration express train, The Cambrian Coast […]
