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Talyllyn Railway
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The Railway With a Heart of Gold - Part of The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales UNESCO World Heritage Site - The World's First Preserved Railway.
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As BlueSky has just hit 20mil users, we thought we'd introduce ourselves!

We're the Talyllyn Railway - running from Tywyn on the Welsh Coast up into the mountains towards Abergynolwyn & Nant Gwernol.

In 1951 we became the World's First Preserved #Railway, starting the Heritage Railway movement!
The fun hasn't stopped just yet, don't forget that we're running trains daily between Boxing Day and the 3rd January!

With departures from Tywyn Wharf at 10:30, 12:20 & 14:10 there's plenty of chance to wind down from the big day on one of these festive outings.

📸Nathan Spence
December 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Nadolig Llawen/Merry Christmas from all of us at the Talyllyn Railway!

📸 Nathan Spence
December 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Have you travelled on one of our Santa Specials this year?

Leave your pictures in the replies or post them with the #TalyllynSanta hashtag!
December 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
These aren't any old Iron Horses, they're Iron Reindeer! ❄️

Your steeds for the Santa Specials this year will be No.1 'Tal-y-llyn' and No.3 'Sir Haydn', who are both looking suitably festive!

Why not come for a ride?
👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas

📸 Jack Evans & Matt Jordan
December 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Only one more sleep until the Santa Specials begin!

There are still some tickets available, so book now before they're gone - only 3 left for Christmas Eve!

👉https://www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Festive Trains SELLING OUT ❄️

Our Santa Specials begin this weekend, with limited tickets remaining!

20th December at 2pm and 24th December at 11am are now SOLD OUT, all other departures have less than 50% of tickets remaining!

Book Now! www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our last Walkabout of this year premieres on YouTube at 18:30!

Watch now 👉 youtu.be/YmsSAK68d08?...
December 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
2025 or 1925? Ex-Corris No.4 at this year's Heritage Weekend!

Our 2026 Timetable 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable
December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The final Walkabout of 2025 is now available to watch for our YouTube Members!

If you're not a YouTube Member, why not take a look at the perks? Early Access to new videos is just the tip of the iceberg.

Video releases to all on Friday.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmsS...
End Of Year Update - Talyllyn Railway December Walkabout
Members Only until 12/12/2025 It's time for the last walkabout of 2025, and it's a big one! From a fire at Wharf to a plaque unveiling in Stroud, a LOT has happened since our last update - so come…
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December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
2025 Festive Specials: Still Booking...

Check out our website for more details 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas

📸Luke Ryan

#RailwayAdventure
December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The F1 Season might be over, but if you're looking for some racing action over the winter months, let's roll the clock back to last summer, when a different Max went head-to-head with some red vehicles...

👉 youtu.be/CVAfAJtxUpA?...

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December 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This #ThrowbackThursday, we have 'Douglas' and 'Tom Rolt' at Anything Goes 2018...

...this is the "6-7" everyone's talking about, right?

2026 Timetable now on our website! 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable

#RailwayAdventure

📸 Barbara Fuller
December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Have you ever wanted to meet the real Thomas the Tank Engine?

'Ffarquhar Branch' by the Rev. W. Awdry will be at the Manchester Christmas Model Railway Show on the 13th and 14th December 2025!

See you there!

More details about the show 👉 www.mmrs.co.uk/exhibition/
December 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
One of the Strangest Things we've seen, Sir Haydn goes into the 'Upside Down' 😉

Plan your visit here 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable

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📸 Nathan Spence
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
30th November vs 1st December

Book our Festive Events 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas

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📸 Andrew Simmonds & Luke Ryan
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Enjoy a festive steam train ride to warm your spirits in these cold winter months and get extra cozy by booking onto our ‘Tinsel & Turkey’ Specials!

Ride on either the 10:30am or 2:10pm train, and tuck into a 2 or 3 course meal.

6th & 13th December.

Book Now!
www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We are beyond delighted to announce that the Awdry Extravaganza 2025 and the Young Members Group's replica Gunpowder Van have been shortlisted for the upcoming Heritage Railway Association Awards!

You can find out more about the HRA Awards below 👉
www.hra.uk.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Tonight! Have you ever wanted to model the Railway with a Heart of Gold but didn't know where to start?

This guide to Modelling the Talyllyn is the perfect video for you, only available on our YouTube Channel:

👉 youtu.be/IyHahMJMGkQ?...
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
See the Rev W Awdry's own model railway 'Ffarquhar Branch' in operation at The Manchester Christmas Model Railway Show on the 13th & 14th December!

There will also be a history display on Awdry's models as part of a 200-year timeline.

More information 👉
www.mmrs.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Dashing through the snow...

Plan your visit here 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable

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📸 Stuart Williams
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Need some Christmas gift inspiration? We've got you covered ;)

Check out our shop at www.talyllynshop.co.uk

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November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
National Festival of Railway Modelling Checklist:

2026 Leaflets to plan your visit for next year ✅
Talyllyn Goodies - including the 'Ulfstead Road' booklet on sale for the first time ✅
Apparel so you can rep the Railway with a Heart of Gold wherever you are ✅

Come and chat to us on stand 148B!
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Come and meet Father Christmas!

Santa has managed to lose his way to the North Pole, so board Santa’s special trains on December 20th, 21st, 23rd, and 24th at Tywyn Wharf for a magical journey to Plas Nadolig at Dolgoch!

More Info & Tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/series/santa...

📸 Nathan Spence
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Furry Friends are always welcome

Explore our Festive Calendar of Events 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/christmas

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📸 Fraser Miller
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Our New(est) Little Engine

Tom Rolt is thrilled that our 2026 Timetable is now on our website!

Plan your visit here 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable

#RailwayAdventure
November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM