Our Life In Eryri / Snowdonia
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 […]
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 National Slate Museum turns 50 years old this week – only a spring chick! I’m ashamed to say that I’ve yet to visit in 2022 (I know!) so I have to pop over this week to join in with the celebrations. So what’s happening to celebrate a fabulous birthday? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
I'm a 40 something year old living in North Wales with my little family. These days I'm embracing my trainspotting ways so you'll find me writing about all things trains. Being based in Eryri (Snowdonia) I also write about some great things to do in the local area as well.
