Talyllyn Railway
@talyllyn
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.
“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
Not long now until the show begins at the Magic Lantern Cinema in Tywyn! #LittleEngines
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
Discover the Railway Series by the Reverend W. Awdry - most famous for introducing Thomas the Tank Engine to the world. We have all 26 books from the Railway Series in stock and ready to ship worldwide! See the full range, only £5.99 each 👉️ www.talyllynshop.co.uk/i_eshop?bi=T... #LittleEngines
Just 1 Month to go until 'Race The Train! Race entries close on the 30th of July, so make sure you book your place in the race and Get Train-ing! Entry into the races and train tickets 👉 www.racethetraintywyn.co.uk #HeartofGold
This weekend at our Little Engines event, we'll reveal what mini Wilbert Awdry photographed on Ffarquhar Branch a few weeks ago! Make sure you have your tickets for the weekend! Book here 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/littl... #LittleEngines
Not long now until our visitors from Sodor arrive for our Little Engines Weekend! Have you got your tickets yet? 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/littl... #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
The Prettiest Train of the year is nearly here! Just 1 month to go until The Floral Train arrives in Tywyn, decorated with local flowers by the Tywyn Floral Society! Book your Tickets now 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/flora... #HeartofGold
2026 may be more than halfway over, but you can get a headstart on next year with our 2027 Talyllyn Railway Calendar! There's plenty of space for jotting down those TR holiday plans too 😉 Available here, shipping worldwide 👉️ www.talyllynshop.co.uk/i_eshop?bi=T... #HeartofGold
Our Guided Trains let you ride behind Sir Handel or Rusty whilst our Awdry experts talk you through the Talyllyn's deep connection to the life and legacy of the Reverend Wilbert Awdry. Book now to avoid disappointment 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/littl... 2/2 #LittleEngines
There are a few tickets left for the Special Trains over Little Engines Weekend! 'The Picnic' allows you to enjoy a scenic ride up the Talyllyn in carriages that inspired the characters in 'The Railway Series'. Included in this trip is a packaged Afternoon Tea to enjoy! 1/2
Have your own Railway Adventure this Summer Holiday! You can hop on or off any of our trains with a Talyllyn Explorer ticket, allowing you to really explore everything Eryri has to offer! Check our timetable to book your next getaway 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable #HeartofGold
Our July Beer Festival may have just passed... but we've another one in August! The Summer Beer Festival is FREE to attend, but why not book a Talyllyn Explorer Ticket and take a steam train ride up the valley with a pint in hand? Book Now 🍻 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/summe... #HeartofGold
Get that FRYday Feeling with the FISH ‘N’ CHIP FLYER. On Friday the 7th, 21st & 28th August you can travel in style on the 3pm train from Wharf, and tuck into a scrumptious seaside classic from King's Café when you return! Book now 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/fish-... #HeartofGold
On Sunday, the 19th of July, the Magic Lantern Cinema is screening a live theater performance of Searchlight's "Rev Awdry: The Thomas The Tank Engine Man" There are showings at 3pm and 6pm, which you can book on their website Tickets 👉️ tywyncinema.co.uk/MagicLantern... #HeartofGold
Today our trains are wearing purple ribbons in memory of Heather Black, a dedicated supporter of the railway, who sadly passed away earlier this year.
Just TWO weeks until our visitors from Sodor arrive for the Rev. W. Awdry's Little Engines Weekend! We still have a few tickets available for selected trains and events, so make sure to avoid disappointment and book now! Tickets 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/littl... #LittleEngines
Our highly sought-after 75th Anniversary Pin Badges are back in our Online Shop. Once these have sold out, they will NOT be restocked, so get them while you can! Worldwide Shipping 👉 www.talyllynshop.co.uk/i_eshop?bi=T... #HeartofGold
Take a trip in golden hour with our Sunset Specials, running on every Wednesday and Sunday in August! On Wednesdays, why not upgrade your experience and add a Hot Spud? Served fresh from the Café during the layover at Abergynolwyn. Book now👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/series/sunse... #HeartofGold
No.1 'Talyllyn' comes down from Nant Gwernol during Summer in the 1970's. #HeartofGold 📸 David Mitchell
This weekend is our Annual Beer Festival & Garden Railway Open Day! Featuring Ciders, Gin & real Ales from Wales and Shropshire, Live Music from local band The Smokin' Guns, and the Llechfan Garden Railway open on Saturday and Sunday! View Details 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/beer-... #HeartofGold
It's time for a new Railway Walkabout! Join Liz, Jack, Luke & Frank for the latest news from the Railway with a Heart of Gold, including an update on the overhaul of No.6 'Douglas' and meet our newest locomotive. WATCH NOW! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SCi...
Day one of the Bluebell Railway’s Model Railway Weekend is in full swing swing! Come and find the Reverend Wilbert Awdry’s Ffarquhar Branch in the maintenance shed at Sheffield Park - we’re next to Stepney! #HeartofGold
Ffarquhar Branch is all set up next to Stepney in the Maintenance Shed at Sheffield Park - if you’re visiting the Bluebell this weekend, make sure to drop by! We’ve also got lots of items from our shop for sale too - and all profits keep the Talyllyn running! #HeartofGold
Sir Haydn is the next engine in our enamel badge series! Looking splendid in its current red livery, you can wear this Great Little Engine wherever you go 😉 With worldwide shipping, this one is sure to sell fast 👉 www.talyllynshop.co.uk/i_eshop?bi=T... #HeartofGold
Here's another picture of Dolgoch, in the second version of Atlas Foundry Green The red lining became green, the smokebox door hinges and handles were burnished - and most noticeably, the buffer beams were repainted red Which version of this livery do you prefer? #HeartofGold 📸 TR Collection
ALF to the rescue! Due to a steam locomotive failure, No.9 'Alf' will be hauling the 12:20 service tomorrow (25/06/26). A rare chance to get behind one of our most iconic diesel locomotives on a non-gala day!
All this so that we can continue to operate our advertised timetable - and allow you to escape the hot weather and visit the cooling waterfalls in the shaded woodland of Dolgoch! #HeartofGold