Llangollen Railway

  • Railway Launches Father’s Day Ploughman’s Pint Special

    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…

  • All Aboard for Dee Valley Volunteer Adventure

    All Aboard for Dee Valley Volunteer Adventure

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    The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is inviting local people to enjoy a unique day of free train travel on Saturday, June 6, through the stunning Dee Valley while discovering the rewarding world of heritage railway volunteering. ‘Volunteer at our Stations – An Open Day on the Move’ will take place, giving visitors the opportunity to travel…

  • Ride the Rocket Returns for Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza

    Ride the Rocket Returns for Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza

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    A magical evening of steam, spectacle and fireworks is set to light up the Dee Valley this autumn as the Llangollen Railway launches ticket sales for its hugely anticipated “Ride the Rocket” experience on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Departing from Llangollen Railway Station at 6pm, passengers will enjoy a return steam-hauled journey to Corwen aboard…

  • On shed at Llan

    On shed at Llan

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    Gareth Evans visits the Llangollen Railway’s motive power depot and learns about the latest developments with the facilities and the fleet of steam and diesel locomotives.

  • Llangollen Railway revises spring timetable

    Llangollen Railway revises spring timetable

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    The Llangollen Railway reacts to the coal shortage and fuel price increases.

  • New partnership brings steam to Llangollen

    New partnership brings steam to Llangollen

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    sual home at the Telford Steam Railway.

  • Reborn Llangollen Railway runs first steam services

    Reborn Llangollen Railway runs first steam services

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    Steam services returned to the Llangollen Railway on Saturday, August 21.

  • Boris Johnson predicts “glorious future” for Llangollen Railway

    Boris Johnson predicts “glorious future” for Llangollen Railway

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    Prime minister Boris Johnson said in Parliament today that the Llangollen Railway (LR) has “a glorious future ahead.” It came on the same day the railway announced its Covid-19 appeal had received approximately £75,000 in share purchases and donations, helping to secure its future. Mr Johnson’s statement came after the LR’s local Westminster representative, Simon…

  • SOS: Llangollen Railway warns it’s at risk of closure

    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…

  • Llangollen heavy freight 2-8-0 sold – but will remain in Wales for now

    Llangollen heavy freight 2-8-0 sold – but will remain in Wales for now

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    COLLETT ‘2884’ 2-8-0 No. 3802 has been sold by the Llangollen Railway-based Great Western 3802 Ltd, with a return to steam expected before the end of the year. The locomotive’s new owners are Nick Gilbert, owner of ‘Hall’ 4-6-0 No. 5967 Bickmarsh Hall, and Steve Andrews, who have bought it through their operating company 3802…


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