Llangollen Railway |
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Part of the Ruabon to Barmouth line, the Railway closed to passenger traffic in 1965, and to goods in 1968. The track and signalling were 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 which are not seen from the A5 above.
Work and fundraising is now underway to extend the line another 2½ miles to Corwen and it is hoped that the first Steam train will arrive in Corwen in 2013.
The line remains largely volunteer-operated. A link back to the mainline network at Ruabon is a long-term aim, putting the Dee Valley firmly back on the railway map. 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.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
January 2011: Heritage Railcar service operates 9,16,23,30 February 2011: Steam train operates 6,13,21,22,23 Heritage Railcar service operates 5,12 Thomas the Tank Engine 19,20,24,25,26,27 March 2011: Steam train operates 6,13,20,27 Heritage Railcar service operates 5,12,19 Diesel Day operates 26 April 2011: Steam train operates 2,3,16,17,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,30 Heritage Railcar operation 2,3,11,15,17,18,23,29,24,25 Steam engine and Autocoaches operates 12,13,14 Real Ale Train 9th Booking Essential. Spring Steam Gala 8,9,10 Diesel Locos 16,30 May 2011: Steam train operates 1-5,7,8,14,15,20-22,24-26,28-31 Steam engine and Autocoaches operates 10-12,17,19 Heritage Railcar - 1,2,6,7,8,9,13,15,16,21,22,23,27,29,30 Diesel Locomotive - 14,28 Murder Mystery train 7th Booking Essential. Real Ale Train 21st Booking Essential June 2011: Steam train operates 1-9, 13-16, 18-23,27-30 Heritage Railcar operates 4,10,17,24,19 Diesel Locomotives operates 5,18 Heritage Railcar Gala 25,26 Real Ale Train 17th Booking Essential. Ivor the Engine 11,12 July 2011: Steam train operates 1st-31st Heritage Railcar operates 2,3,9,10,16,17,24 Diesel Locomotives operates 9,23 Murder Mystery 16th Booking Essential. 60's Weekend 30th & 31st August 2011: Steam train operates 1-5,8-10,15-26,29-31 Heritage Railcar operates 20,21,29 Thomas The Tank Engine 6,7,11-14 Real Ale Train - 20th Booking Essential Bus Rally - 27th & 28th Murder Mystery - 27th Booking Essential September 2011: Steam train operates 1-8,13-15,17,18,25 Steam Engine and Autocoaches operate 20-22,27-29 Heritage Railcar 3,4,12,16,17,18,19,23,25,26,30 Autumn Steam Gala 9-11 Real Ale Train 10th Booking Essential Murder Mystery - 17th Booking Essential Diesel Day - 24th October 2011: Steam train operates 1,2,8,9,15,16,24-26 Heritage Railcar operates 3-7 Thomas The Tank Engine 22,23,27,28,29,30 Real Ale Train 8th Booking Essential. November 2011: Ride the Rocket 5th Booking Essential. Steam hauled Poppy Train as part of Llangollen's Rememberance Festival 5th & 6th Murder Mystery 5th Booking Essential Steam hauled Santa Specials 26th & 27th Booking Essential December 2011: Steam hauled Santa Specials 3,4,10,11,17-24 Booking Essential Steam Hauled Mince Pie Specials 26,27,28,29,30,31 January 2012: Steam Hauled Mince Pie Specials 1st & 2nd Thomas event licensed by Gullane (Thomas) Limited 2011 A Hit Entertainment Company |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
The fares below apply during ordinary operating days.Thomas The Tank Engine, Ivor the Engine and other special events, attract a higher entrance fee. Santa's Christmas Specials are £14.00 per person and booking for this special service is essential via www.llangollen-railway.com or by telephoning the office on 01978 860979 Adult Return £12.00 (16yrs and under 60yrs); Child Return £6.00 (3yrs and under 16yrs) Senior Citizen £10.00 (60yrs and over); Family Ticket £30.00 (2 adults and up to 2 children) Under 3's FREE Dogs & Bicycles £1.00 per journey. Group or Party Travel : Please contact office on 01978 860979 The journey time takes approximately 1hr 30mins for a round trip on the railway. If you would like something a little different why not book a Cream Tea onboard (£3.50 plus cost of travel) - subject to availability. and this would need to be booked in advance Tel 01978 860979 for further information. Llangollen Railway is also licensed for wedding and civil ceremonies. |
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Directions
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Llangollen is on the A5, A539 and A542, and is well signposted from surrounding areas. From the Midlands, follow the M54, and then the A5 and A483. From the Manchester / Liverpool / Chester area, follow the M56, M53, A54 and A483 to Wrexham, and then signs along the A539 to Llangollen. There are two main car parks in Llangollen, one on the A539 around ¼ mile from the station, and one on Market St in the centre of town. We ask that you allow additional time to find a suitable parking place in town.Please check the time limits or any possible restrictions where you park. |
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Llangollen Railway Postcode for SatNav: LL20 8SN |
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Nearby Attractions
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Llangollen Motor Museum
(1 Mile)*
See the cars that Grandad used to drive. |
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Valle Crucis Abbey
(1 Mile)*
The evocative ruins of Valle Crucis lie in green fields beneath Llangollen's steep-sided mountains. In medieval times, this was a remote spot (ideal for the austere Cistercian monks, who deliberately sought out wild and lonely places). |
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Erddig Hall, Gardens & Country Park
(7 Miles)*
Erddig is a very special place. It is a unique family home that has captured the way of life of a bustling household community during the early years of this century. |
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