Tributes have been paid following the death of a woman involved in the early days of the Talyllyn Railway. Sonia Rolt, the widow of Tom Rolt, played a key supporting role in the early years of the ...

It was the world's first passenger-carrying narrow gauge railway, provided the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine and, this weekend, the Talyllyn Railway celebrates its 150th birthday. Built to ...

The historic narrow gauge line runs seven miles from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn. The Talyllyn Railway Act received Royal Assent on July 5, 1865 Steam train enthusiasts are getting ready for a 150th ...

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The train station that inspired the Thomas the Tank Engine stories is to get a £1.2m facelift and a new museum. Talyllyn Railway in south Gwynedd has received a substantial Heritage Lottery grant to ...

One of Wales' oldest steam railways has appealed for help from volunteers because of a drop in funds caused by falling passenger numbers. Talyllyn Railway in Gwynedd, which inspired the Thomas the ...

One of the world's oldest steam locomotives is to be celebrated after over 150 years in service. Engineers and mechanics have raced to get the No.1 Talyllyn locomotive back up and running for its ...

The Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Lord Lieutenant of Gwynedd, Huw Morgan Daniel, will present the award later today on behalf of ...

The open carriages of the ‘picnic train’ at Talyllyn Railway General manager of Talyllyn Railway in Mid Wales, Stuart Williams, said visitors were able to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a snack or ...

Celebrations marking 100 years since the birth of the creator of the Thomas the Tank Engine books are being held at the Welsh station which inspired him. The Reverend Wilbert Awdry based his stories ...

Annual charity run asks runners to beat the train in 14 mile course to raise money for a children's charity Most people run for their train but runners are being asked to take part in an endurance ...