Llangollen, North Wales - where Wales welcomes the World

Llangollen Railway Part of the Ruabon to Barmouth line, Llangollen's Railway closed to passenger traffic in 1965, and to goods in 1968.

The track and signalling was removed the following month, and for seven years the buildings and trackbed were left at the mercy of nature.

A group of enthusiastic volunteers started the rebirth of the line with an open day in September 1975, with 60 feet of track; since then the line has rarely looked back.

The efforts of the growing band of volunteers have seen it extended to some 7½ miles along the Dee Valley through outstanding Welsh scenery, with views over the valley and its surroundings not seen from the A5 above.

Llangollen Railway Trains operate at weekends for most of the year, and daily from June to the end of October. During the summer, most trains are steam-hauled; at other times diesel locos or railcars may be used. This is most likely out of season.

Currently operational steam engines are Pannier 7754, Black 5 44806, Jinty 47298, long-term visitor Small Prairie 4141, 7822 Foxcote Manor, and 5459 Austin No. 1 (often out on hire).

Thomas the Tank Engine weeks at half term in February and October as well as two weeks in August are very popular with young children.

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Llangollen Enterprise
Anturieth Llangollen
Parade Street
Llangollen
Denbighshire
North Wales
LL20 8PW
United Kingdom

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