Sunday of Heritage Weekend will take you back to the time of the Preservation Pioneers. Shoppers' Specials run to Brynglas twice, along with two demonstration Goods Trains. More Details 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/herit... 📸 Nathan Spence, Charlotte Williams #HeartofGold
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...a Slate Splitting Demonstration at Abergynolwyn from the National Slate Museum, and a screening of Films from the TRPS Archives between 6:00 and 7:30 at Wharf Café. (2/2) More Details 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/herit... #HeartofGold 📸 Nathan Spence, National Slate Museum
Not long until Heritage Weekend begins! As usual, we'll be celebrating two distinct eras, with Saturday representing the Pre-Preservation Talyllyn. In addition to Vintage Carriages, Corris Recreations, and Mixed Trains, there will also be... (1/2) 📸 Nathan Spence
Since you all seemed to like Dolgoch's throwback livery so much... 📸 Luke Ryan #HeartofGold
Only a few tickets left for our last Photo CharTR of the year - it's looking quite full! Book for Vintage Van-Guard 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/book-vanguard #HeartofGold
And with that all of the wave 2 deluxes have hit Smyths! Now to just hope I can find the singles sometime soon
Alf during our "Running Well" Photo CharTR earlier this year Why not book a ticket for the last of these special photographic trips this year? Book "Vintage Van-Guard" here 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/book-vanguard 📸 Nathan Spence #HeartofGold
Oh yeah, I forgor, when at Llangollen, Ember not only met her base model, but RAN with her, which is impressive considering they're different gauges...!
Hawthorns of Leith really said, 'we're either going to build a loco where ALL the valve gear is accessible or NONE of it'
We've upgraded our Booking System so you can plan and book your next day, or event, on the Talyllyn with much more ease! Explore and book your tickets here 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/book #HeartofGold
We would like to thank our passengers, volunteers, and local communities for their understanding and support. By taking a cautious approach, we can resume steam operations while maintaining our commitment to safety and protecting the beautiful environment through which we run. #HeartofGold
In addition, we are carrying out daily risk assessments, taking into account the latest weather forecasts, ground conditions, and operational factors. Our services will continue to be reviewed on a day-to-day basis, and we will adapt our operations if conditions change. 📸 Gabriel Bewes
As part of these measures, every steam service will be followed by a dedicated Fire Protection Train, which will monitor the line and respond immediately to any signs of fire, hence taking the pressure off the fire brigade should such an incident occur.
SERVICE UPDATE 23/7/26 The Talyllyn Railway is returning to our standard service. The safety of our passengers, volunteers, staff, neighbours, and the surrounding environment remains our highest priority. We are taking every reasonable precaution to mitigate risk of fire during current conditions.
It's becoming harder and harder to create anything online in the UK. First you need ID to access something as simple as Imgur and now the government is going to favour state media over your own original creations www.dexerto.com/entertainmen...
YouTube urges creators to fight proposed UK algorithm changes - Dexerto
YouTube have alerted some creators to the UK government’s proposal for mandatory changes to how content is discovered on the site, with legacy media being favored.
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Can we focus on actual issues and not straight up harming people and ruining what they do? The age verification shit already knocked my motivation or want to branch my art out into any kind of business, and now this. I feel for my fellows who create for YT.
It's becoming harder and harder to create anything online in the UK. First you need ID to access something as simple as Imgur and now the government is going to favour state media over your own original creations www.dexerto.com/entertainmen...
Due to Lineside fires cause by ongoing dry conditions, all departures will be diesel hauled 20th - 22nd July 2026. This is in line with advice from the Tywyn Fire Brigade to avoid Steam hauled trains. We thank passengers for their understanding. 📸 PH’s Railway Videos
Please do come and say hello, as they are very sorry they cannot pull your trains. We are very sorry for any upset and inconvenience caused. (3/3)
be diesel hauled. 'Fred' will now be hauling 'The Picnic' and 'The Sudrian' special train services instead of 'Sir Handel'. However, 'Sir Handel' and another friendly steam engine will be at Tywyn Wharf all day to meet you for photographs! (2/3)
IMPORTANT SERVICE CHANGES FOR SUNDAY 19/07/26 We are sorry to inform that there will be no steam hauled services on this day. We have had significant lineside fires so cannot continue to run our steam engines. (1/3)
SERVICE UPDATE 4 - 18/07/26 Diesel No.9 'Fred' will now be hauling the 16:40 ex-Wharf service this afternoon. Rusty's Line Inspection Special Train will be going ahead as intended. Once again thank you for being understanding during these circumstances.
We will honour your ticket and ensure you get to have your look around, even if it's in a later slot. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. (3/3)
you updated on any changes to today's timings beyond this. Passengers with Exhibition Tickets who are worried you'll miss your slot, please head up to the exhibition & talk to the volunteers on the door. (2/3)
SERVICE UPDATE 18/07/26 Due to an operational issue between Wharf & Pendre the 11:45 ex-Wharf and 13:03 ex-Nant Gwernol service with No.2 Dolgoch has been cancelled, Rusty's Goods Train has also been cancelled. Other trains are currently running late as a result. We will endeavour to keep (1/3)
Can't wait to show you around LIVE at Talyllyn Railway tomorrow. Tune in on Youtube for Little Engines weekend! 🔴
For those that can’t make it, there will be a brief livestream on Saturday the 18th of July at 13:00 BST for the Little Engines Weekend. Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/live/MeOxPRz... #LittleEngines
“We’ll sing a song for Gordon…” The Reverend W. Awdry’s model of Gordon the Big Engine. Not seen in public since 2001. #LittleEngines
ADVANCE NOTICE: HERITAGE WEEKEND 2026 TO TAKE PLACE ON 12TH & 13TH SEPTEMBER 2026 FULL TIMETABLE AND MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY NOW 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/herit... #HeartofGold