Dee Valley
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Steam, diesel and 14 journeys a day for Llangollen Railway’s spectacular 50th finale
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Two steam locomotives, three heritage diesels and a Heritage Railcar will take to the tracks as Llangollen and Corwen Railway brings its 50th anniversary celebrations to a spectacular conclusion on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September. The 50 Years Finale Celebration Weekend has today announced it’s ambitious, intensive timetable for the Gala Weekend. The weekend…
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Strengthening the Railway-Council Partnership
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Llangollen and Corwen Railway has welcomed Helen White, Chief Executive of Denbighshire County Council, for discussions about strengthening the partnership between the Railway, the Council and communities throughout the Dee Valley. Helen, who took up her role in January, met David Hennigan, Trust Manager, and Tim Pulford, Heritage Engineering Manager, at Llangollen Railway Station. The…
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Classic Transport Weekend Celebrated as Outstanding Success
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has hailed this year’s Classic Transport Weekend as an outstanding success after an unforgettable two-day celebration of Britain’s transport heritage brought together exhibitors, volunteers and visitors from across the United Kingdom. With close to 400 classic vehicles, intensive heritage train services, vintage shuttle buses, the debut of the exclusive Class 507…
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Railway Gears Up for Biggest Ever Classic Transport Weekend
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is preparing for its biggest ever Classic Transport Weekend on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, with close to 400 classic vehicles set to descend on Glyndyfrdwy Station for what promises to be one of the largest heritage transport gatherings in North Wales. Visitors can expect an extraordinary display of…
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SOS: Llangollen Railway warns it’s at risk of closure
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The Llangollen Railway (LR) has warned it is at risk of closure due to the Coronavirus crisis – unless it urgently receives donations from its supporters. Appealing to well-wishers, LR general manager Liz McGuinness said: “Forty-five years of endeavour in rebuilding the railway as a tourist attraction is under threat. Yes, the railway is closed…
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