Talyllyn Railway
@talyllyn.co.uk
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!
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!
Dashing through the snow...
Plan your visit here 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable
#RailwayAdventure
📸 Stuart Williams
Plan your visit here 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable
#RailwayAdventure
📸 Stuart Williams
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Dashing through the snow...
Plan your visit here 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable
#RailwayAdventure
📸 Stuart Williams
Plan your visit here 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable
#RailwayAdventure
📸 Stuart Williams
Need some Christmas gift inspiration? We've got you covered ;)
Check out our shop at www.talyllynshop.co.uk
#RailwayAdventure
Check out our shop at www.talyllynshop.co.uk
#RailwayAdventure
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Need some Christmas gift inspiration? We've got you covered ;)
Check out our shop at www.talyllynshop.co.uk
#RailwayAdventure
Check out our shop at www.talyllynshop.co.uk
#RailwayAdventure
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!
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
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
Furry Friends are always welcome
Explore our Festive Calendar of Events 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
#RailwayAdventure
📸 Fraser Miller
Explore our Festive Calendar of Events 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
#RailwayAdventure
📸 Fraser Miller
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Furry Friends are always welcome
Explore our Festive Calendar of Events 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
#RailwayAdventure
📸 Fraser Miller
Explore our Festive Calendar of Events 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
#RailwayAdventure
📸 Fraser Miller
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
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
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
Tom Rolt is thrilled that our 2026 Timetable is now on our website!
Plan your visit here 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable
#RailwayAdventure
We're going to be at the National Festival of Railway Modelling 2025 on the 22nd and 23rd of November
Come and say hi, and plan your visit for 2026!
Come and say hi, and plan your visit for 2026!
November 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We're going to be at the National Festival of Railway Modelling 2025 on the 22nd and 23rd of November
Come and say hi, and plan your visit for 2026!
Come and say hi, and plan your visit for 2026!
There’s nothing quite like Carol singing to get you into the Festive Spirit…especially when it includes a Steam Train Ride!
For an evening that promises to be full of cheer - book 'The Carol Train' on the 20th of December!
More Info & Tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/the-c...
📸 Luke Ryan
For an evening that promises to be full of cheer - book 'The Carol Train' on the 20th of December!
More Info & Tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/the-c...
📸 Luke Ryan
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
There’s nothing quite like Carol singing to get you into the Festive Spirit…especially when it includes a Steam Train Ride!
For an evening that promises to be full of cheer - book 'The Carol Train' on the 20th of December!
More Info & Tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/the-c...
📸 Luke Ryan
For an evening that promises to be full of cheer - book 'The Carol Train' on the 20th of December!
More Info & Tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/the-c...
📸 Luke Ryan
The oldest working Steam Locomotives in the world.
Tal-y-llyn & Dolgoch double head a train at last year's 75 Appeal Mini Gala.
Learn about the 75 Appeal 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/75appeal
#RailwayAdventure
Tal-y-llyn & Dolgoch double head a train at last year's 75 Appeal Mini Gala.
Learn about the 75 Appeal 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/75appeal
#RailwayAdventure
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The oldest working Steam Locomotives in the world.
Tal-y-llyn & Dolgoch double head a train at last year's 75 Appeal Mini Gala.
Learn about the 75 Appeal 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/75appeal
#RailwayAdventure
Tal-y-llyn & Dolgoch double head a train at last year's 75 Appeal Mini Gala.
Learn about the 75 Appeal 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/75appeal
#RailwayAdventure
The best view in the world?
When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway.
🌅 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Lee Anthony Bell
When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway.
🌅 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Lee Anthony Bell
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The best view in the world?
When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway.
🌅 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Lee Anthony Bell
When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway.
🌅 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Lee Anthony Bell
We'll be attending the National Festival of Railway Modelling next weekend!
You can find us at Stand 148B where you can pick up some Talyllyn Goodies - including our brand new Christmas hats and scarves - and new information about our 2026 Season.
Come along and say hi!
You can find us at Stand 148B where you can pick up some Talyllyn Goodies - including our brand new Christmas hats and scarves - and new information about our 2026 Season.
Come along and say hi!
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
We'll be attending the National Festival of Railway Modelling next weekend!
You can find us at Stand 148B where you can pick up some Talyllyn Goodies - including our brand new Christmas hats and scarves - and new information about our 2026 Season.
Come along and say hi!
You can find us at Stand 148B where you can pick up some Talyllyn Goodies - including our brand new Christmas hats and scarves - and new information about our 2026 Season.
Come along and say hi!
Lest We Forget.
📸 Ian Cooper
📸 Ian Cooper
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Lest We Forget.
📸 Ian Cooper
📸 Ian Cooper
What's this?
It seems our friend Anthony Coulls from @railwaymuseum.bsky.social has been let loose on our No.2 'Dolgoch'!
Watch their video on the Locomotive that started Railway Preservation! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fxm...
It seems our friend Anthony Coulls from @railwaymuseum.bsky.social has been let loose on our No.2 'Dolgoch'!
Watch their video on the Locomotive that started Railway Preservation! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fxm...
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What's this?
It seems our friend Anthony Coulls from @railwaymuseum.bsky.social has been let loose on our No.2 'Dolgoch'!
Watch their video on the Locomotive that started Railway Preservation! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fxm...
It seems our friend Anthony Coulls from @railwaymuseum.bsky.social has been let loose on our No.2 'Dolgoch'!
Watch their video on the Locomotive that started Railway Preservation! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fxm...
Our 'Tinsel & Turkey' Specials on the 6th & 13th December offer you a scrumptious two or three-course meal – along with a Steam Train ride too!
Info & Tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/series/tinse...
📸 Barbara Fuller
Info & Tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/series/tinse...
📸 Barbara Fuller
November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Our 'Tinsel & Turkey' Specials on the 6th & 13th December offer you a scrumptious two or three-course meal – along with a Steam Train ride too!
Info & Tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/series/tinse...
📸 Barbara Fuller
Info & Tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/series/tinse...
📸 Barbara Fuller
It's been an excellent couple of days at the Heritage Railway Association Autumn Conference, where we've been sharing the benefits and experiences gained from the Awdry Extravaganza and plans for our big 75th Anniversary next year!
November 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It's been an excellent couple of days at the Heritage Railway Association Autumn Conference, where we've been sharing the benefits and experiences gained from the Awdry Extravaganza and plans for our big 75th Anniversary next year!
"Brace yourselves, Winter is coming."
Explore our Festive Calendar of Events 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
#RailwayAdventure
📸 Barbara Fuller
Explore our Festive Calendar of Events 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
#RailwayAdventure
📸 Barbara Fuller
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"Brace yourselves, Winter is coming."
Explore our Festive Calendar of Events 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
#RailwayAdventure
📸 Barbara Fuller
Explore our Festive Calendar of Events 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
#RailwayAdventure
📸 Barbara Fuller
And with that, the last train of the 2025 season has departed Wharf.
Thank you to everyone that has supported us this year by visiting, and huge round of applause to all our wonderful staff and volunteers who keep the wheels turning on our Railway with a Heart of Gold!
Thank you to everyone that has supported us this year by visiting, and huge round of applause to all our wonderful staff and volunteers who keep the wheels turning on our Railway with a Heart of Gold!
November 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
And with that, the last train of the 2025 season has departed Wharf.
Thank you to everyone that has supported us this year by visiting, and huge round of applause to all our wonderful staff and volunteers who keep the wheels turning on our Railway with a Heart of Gold!
Thank you to everyone that has supported us this year by visiting, and huge round of applause to all our wonderful staff and volunteers who keep the wheels turning on our Railway with a Heart of Gold!
It's *nearly* the most wonderful time of the year, so book now for our Festive Events across December!
Tinsel & Turkey: 6th & 13th
The Carol Train: 20th
Santa Specials: 20th, 21st, 23rd & 24th
Spirit of Christmas: 22nd
Info & tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
📸 Barbara Fuller
Tinsel & Turkey: 6th & 13th
The Carol Train: 20th
Santa Specials: 20th, 21st, 23rd & 24th
Spirit of Christmas: 22nd
Info & tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
📸 Barbara Fuller
November 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's *nearly* the most wonderful time of the year, so book now for our Festive Events across December!
Tinsel & Turkey: 6th & 13th
The Carol Train: 20th
Santa Specials: 20th, 21st, 23rd & 24th
Spirit of Christmas: 22nd
Info & tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
📸 Barbara Fuller
Tinsel & Turkey: 6th & 13th
The Carol Train: 20th
Santa Specials: 20th, 21st, 23rd & 24th
Spirit of Christmas: 22nd
Info & tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
📸 Barbara Fuller
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ever wanted to learn more about the Locomotives of the Talyllyn?
Now you can with our series 'Engine Stories', where each episode focuses on a different member of both present and former Talyllyn Engines.
Check out our Playlist here 👉 youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Now you can with our series 'Engine Stories', where each episode focuses on a different member of both present and former Talyllyn Engines.
Check out our Playlist here 👉 youtube.com/playlist?lis...
October 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Ever wanted to learn more about the Locomotives of the Talyllyn?
Now you can with our series 'Engine Stories', where each episode focuses on a different member of both present and former Talyllyn Engines.
Check out our Playlist here 👉 youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Now you can with our series 'Engine Stories', where each episode focuses on a different member of both present and former Talyllyn Engines.
Check out our Playlist here 👉 youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Did you miss our new videos?
"Race the Talking Train" from the Awdry Extravaganza, Relax with "Steam train exhaust beats to relax to," Celebrate the Talyllyn's 160-year legacy from the 2025 Heritage Weekend, and learn about Dolgoch in Engine Stories.
Subscribe to stay up to date with the railway!
"Race the Talking Train" from the Awdry Extravaganza, Relax with "Steam train exhaust beats to relax to," Celebrate the Talyllyn's 160-year legacy from the 2025 Heritage Weekend, and learn about Dolgoch in Engine Stories.
Subscribe to stay up to date with the railway!
October 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Did you miss our new videos?
"Race the Talking Train" from the Awdry Extravaganza, Relax with "Steam train exhaust beats to relax to," Celebrate the Talyllyn's 160-year legacy from the 2025 Heritage Weekend, and learn about Dolgoch in Engine Stories.
Subscribe to stay up to date with the railway!
"Race the Talking Train" from the Awdry Extravaganza, Relax with "Steam train exhaust beats to relax to," Celebrate the Talyllyn's 160-year legacy from the 2025 Heritage Weekend, and learn about Dolgoch in Engine Stories.
Subscribe to stay up to date with the railway!
The descent into darkness begins tomorrow eve - travel if you DARE!
Will you survive the deadly Dolgoch Woods?
Includes a devilishly delicious meal before your spine-tingling steam train ride.
Trains are filling fast - book NOW! 👉
www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/steam...
Will you survive the deadly Dolgoch Woods?
Includes a devilishly delicious meal before your spine-tingling steam train ride.
Trains are filling fast - book NOW! 👉
www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/steam...
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The descent into darkness begins tomorrow eve - travel if you DARE!
Will you survive the deadly Dolgoch Woods?
Includes a devilishly delicious meal before your spine-tingling steam train ride.
Trains are filling fast - book NOW! 👉
www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/steam...
Will you survive the deadly Dolgoch Woods?
Includes a devilishly delicious meal before your spine-tingling steam train ride.
Trains are filling fast - book NOW! 👉
www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/steam...
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Who's that coming to town?❄️
Tickets are on sale NOW for our Santa Specials - get them before they're gone!
Explore all of our festive events! 👉
www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
Tickets are on sale NOW for our Santa Specials - get them before they're gone!
Explore all of our festive events! 👉
www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
October 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Who's that coming to town?❄️
Tickets are on sale NOW for our Santa Specials - get them before they're gone!
Explore all of our festive events! 👉
www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
Tickets are on sale NOW for our Santa Specials - get them before they're gone!
Explore all of our festive events! 👉
www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas
Our Heritage Weekend Event last month was a fantastic celebration of 160 years of Talyllyn History!
Watch our Event Recap on YouTube now!
👉 youtu.be/OZniS5yGHOA
Watch our Event Recap on YouTube now!
👉 youtu.be/OZniS5yGHOA
October 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Our Heritage Weekend Event last month was a fantastic celebration of 160 years of Talyllyn History!
Watch our Event Recap on YouTube now!
👉 youtu.be/OZniS5yGHOA
Watch our Event Recap on YouTube now!
👉 youtu.be/OZniS5yGHOA