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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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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · Nov 19

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!

14th May 1951 - Bill Trinder, one of our founding members, cuts the ribbon infront of the inaugural train of the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society!

No.1 'Tayllyn' at Nant Gwernol Station

Pic - Luke Ryan

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 37m

Autumn sunshine, slate, and steam.

‘Talyllyn’ at Rhydyronen capturing the timeless charm of the railway that is shared with you all.

🍂 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Nick Brown

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 23h

We're also excited to reveal Saturday will see the return of Overnight Steam for the first time in 11 years, with trains running through the night & into Sunday morning!

Further details will be announced soon, get these dates in your diary - you're not going to want to miss this

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 23h

To celebrate, a special Anniversary Gala will be held on the 15th, 16th & 17th May 2026, featuring some of the TR's "Best Hits" from across all 75 years of volunteer operation - including celebrating 50 years since the line was extended to Nant Gwernol!

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 23h

75 Years Ago TODAY the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society was formed. Following this, on the 14th May 1951 the TRPS ran their first train kick starting the global railway preservation movement as the World’s First Preserved Railway.

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 1d

Make sure to tune in to our new Manager's Walkabout video starting at 6pm BST where Liz takes a look at No.6's overhaul and Luke has a special announcement to make!

Only on our YouTube channel! 👉
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUPG...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 3d

Forever a Faithful.

While others scheme in castles, ‘Dolgoch’ keeps steaming through the mountains.

🏰 #RailwayAdventure
📷 🐼

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 4d

Is that...?

A curator... With a Camera...?

All will be revealed soon over on the @railwaymuseum.bsky.social's channels!

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 6d

Today, the newest member of the steam fleet meets the pioneer that started it all.

A story of preservation in motion.

⛰️ #RailwayAdventure
📷 🐼

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 8d

We are thankful to the North Wales and Mid & West Wales Fire Service for attending the scene, with the incident now resolved.

We will be open as normal tomorrow, with three train services departing Tywyn Wharf.

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 8d

We have had a small incident this evening at Wharf Station involving a fire in the Guard's Room - thankfully no one has been hurt.

Our final train service for today was terminated at Pendre, a huge thank you to the passengers for being so understanding of the situation.

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 11d

🎃Spooky month is upon us🎃

Join us for a spine-tingling steam train ride to the deadly Dolgoch Woods under the cover of darkest night…

Book now, if you dare!
👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/steam...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 12d

"'Cause we got a great big convoy, Rockin' through the night!"

Visit us 👉 talyllyn.co.uk

#RailwayAdventure

📸 Nathan Spence

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 12d

If you're in the mood for more of "The Old Lady" this evening, why not enjoy this video of a Full Line Trip with her back when she was in Red?

youtu.be/iMjUxDpYcUk?...

#RailwayAdventure

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 14d

Sun, Steam, Sunday.

There’s no better way to enjoy a golden autumn day than behind a heritage steam locomotive with us today.

☀️ #RailwayAdventure
📷 Andrew Robinson

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 15d

Engine Stories: Dolgoch

Nearly 160 years ago, our very own "Old Lady" arrived on the Talyllyn. Now, on #railway200 day, we tell the story of the Preservation Pioneer..

Premiering at 18:30 on our YouTube channel!

youtu.be/5bSXuBf3-Jo?...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 16d

The 75 Appeal is still underway!

We're looking to replace some of our facilities that have become time-expired, as well as provide improved accommodation and attractions for our passengers, to ensure the Railway thrives for the next 75 years.

👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/75appeal

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 17d

Engine Stories: Dolgoch

Learn all about our very own 'Old Lady' this weekend on the Talyllyn Railway YouTube Channel!

Before then, you can find all other episodes in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#RailwayAdventure

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 17d

This Saturday, the 27th of September, marks 200 years of the modern railway. And what better way to celebrate #Railway200 than with the video you've all been waiting for...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 18d

In case you missed it, here's our appearance on BBC Breakfast yesterday morning - ft. @terrier55stepney.bsky.social & @explcookie.bsky.social!

A huge thank you to the BBC and Jayne McCubbin for making such a lovely piece that really captures the Heart of Gold.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=txkZ...

Talyllyn Railway on BBC Breakfast 22/09/2025

Next Video! 👉 https://youtu.be/YJLrjT1IeJg Book a train ride now! https://www.talyllyn.co.uk/ Support us during our biggest fundraiser ever, find out more about the 75 Appeal…

www.youtube.com

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 19d

"Beware of the trains! You'll become an enthusiast!"

Visit us 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk

#RailwayAdventure

📸 Nathan Spence

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 19d

Did you see us on BBC Breakfast this morning? Why not come and enjoy your own #RailwayAdventure too!

There are THREE trains to travel on every day until the 2nd of November!

Even better, kids travel for just £5!

For more info, visit our website 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable

📸 Owen Hayward

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 20d

Did you catch us on the BBC this morning?

Don't worry if not - if you live in the UK you can still watch it back on BBC iPlayer until 23:59pm TONIGHT!

Skip 1hr 25m into the programme to see our section:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Breakfast - 22/09/2025

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 20d

At the time of writing our piece will be airing at around 07:20am and again at 09:24am!

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 20d

We're not sure exactly when in the programme our section will appear, but we'll make sure to let you all know when we do!

📸 Nathan Spence

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 20d

Tune in to BBC Breakfast tomorrow morning to see the TR on TV!

Jayne McCubbin visited us to ask the question "Why do so many people love Railways?" as part of the ongoing #Railway200 celebrations - and a whole host of Talyllyn volunteers were on hand to give their take.

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