February 2022 saw me finally ticking off Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway off my list! I happened to be in the area over February half term so of course I just had to take a trip. Brief History As with most Snowdonia railways it seems that Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway is the result […]
Heritage Railways
All posts about steam engines and heritage railways
Statfold Barn Railway
It’s a WHOLE YEAR since I visited Statfold Barn Railway! But finally I’m updating you about the fabulous event I attended. So yes on the weekend of 12/13 June 2021 Statfold Barn Railway had a big weekend to celebrate Trangkil’s 50th birthday. I had never been to Statfold Barn Railway […]
The Snowdonia Circular
A few years back I was waiting to catch my bus to work and got talking to some visitors at the bus stop. They were staying in Caernarfon and were going to do the Snowdonia Circular… taking the bus to Bangor from Caernarfon and then find their way back to […]
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Well I did it! I ticked off another item off my Railway Bucket List – finally got the chance to visit the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. History The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway has a lengthy history. Originally dates back to the late 1860s when the branch line from the Carlisle […]
The Definitive Guide to Steam Trains in North Wales
Let me admit it, I am a proud railway enthusiast! Used to call myself a closet trainspotter but now there’s no hiding it – my obsession is clear for anyone to see! Now it’s true that I live in trainspotting heaven – I’ve counted that there are 12 (yes TWELVE) […]
Wales on Rails
Today a very exciting project has been officially launched – Wales on Rails – promote travel around Wales sustainably using the national rail network, heritage railways and buses. Wales on Rails – Promoting Public Transport in Wales The whole idea behind the Wales on Rails project is to promote visiting […]