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.
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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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. |
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Llangollen Railway Postcode for SatNav: LL20 8SN
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Days Out near Llangollen Railway
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Llangollen Motor Museum (1 Mile)*
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Valle Crucis Abbey (1 Mile)*
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Chirk Castle (4 Miles)*
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Erddig Hall, Gardens & Country Park (7 Miles)*
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Rug Chapel and Llangar Church (9 Miles)*
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Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse (10 Miles)*
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Greenacres Animal Park (16 Miles)*
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Llyn Brenig Reservoir and Visitor Centre (17 Miles)*
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Denbigh Castle (17 Miles)*
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Cheshire Military Museum (18 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Llangollen Railway
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Oswestry (9 Miles)*
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Ruthin (11 Miles)*
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Ruthin (11 Miles)*
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Ellesmere (12 Miles)*
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Maesbury Marsh (12 Miles)*
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Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr (14 Miles)*
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Farndon (14 Miles)*
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Denbigh (17 Miles)*
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Melverley (18 Miles)*
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Chester (19 Miles)*
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