Llangollen Railway
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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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Join the Journey at Llangollen and Corwen Railway
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The Llangollen Railway Trust is encouraging supporters to become members as one of Wales’ leading heritage railways celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary year. With close to 1,000 members and around 400 active volunteers, the Trust plays a vital role in preserving and developing the award-winning railway, which runs for ten miles through the spectacular Dee…
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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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Exclusive Class 507 Simulator makes Welsh debut at Classic Transport Weekend
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Visitors to this year’s Classic Transport Weekend at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway will have the rare opportunity to take the controls of a Class 507 train when an exclusive driving simulator makes an appearance at one of the UK’s premier heritage transport events. Taking place on July 4 and 5, the Classic Transport Weekend…
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Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced temporary changes to its services this week following forecasts of extreme temperatures across North Wales. Following discussions between the railway’s operations, engineering and safety teams, the decision has been taken to cancel Heritage Railcar services scheduled for Thursday and Friday. The railway has stressed that the decision has…
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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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New generation of steam drivers qualify at Llangollen and Corwen Railway
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Two of the next generation of heritage railway volunteers have officially qualified as Steam Locomotive Drivers at the popular Llangollen and Corwen Railway following more than a decade of hard work, training and dedication. Matthew Carty, 27, from Chester, and Tim Hines, 27, from Llangollen, both achieved the prestigious qualification over the Bank Holiday weekend…
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Record-Breaking Success for Llangollen Railway’s Diesel Power and Ultimate 80s Weekend
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has hailed its Diesel Power and Ultimate 80s Weekend as one of the most successful special events in the railway’s recent history after record visitor numbers attended the two-day celebration. Held across Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May, the event combined heritage diesel locomotives, authentic 1980s entertainment and live music,…
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Railway Launches Father’s Day Ploughman’s Pint Special
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced a brand-new Father’s Day experience for Sunday 21 June – combining heritage steam travel, award-winning food and a pint in the stunning surroundings of the Dee Valley. The specially created Father’s Day Ploughman’s Pint Special will run on two steam-hauled services during the day at 12.20pm and 3.15pm, with places…
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