News

Llanfair line celebrates firsts at its steam gala

September 2019

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway celebrated two milestones at its annual Steam Gala from August 30 to September 1.

The event saw the entry into service of the oldest locomotive to run on the Mid Wales line, following an unprecedented effort by the railway’s mechanical engineering department.

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Soundtrack sought for #RealMidWales tourism campaign

August 2019

Mid Wales’ talented songwriters and musicians are being invited to submit their original songs and music which could be used as the soundtrack for a new integrated marketing campaign promoting the region as a modern visitor destination.

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Talyllyn Railway

August 2019

Talyllyn Railway passed much of its operation over to its Young Members Group (YMG) last weekend.

The popular Mid Wales railway was staffed by many young members who drove and fired the locomotives, worked the blockposts and guarded the trains on Friday and Saturday

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Plans to reinstate Montgomery Canal bridge submitted

August 2019

Plans to reinstate a bridge over the Montgomery Canal have been submitted to Shropshire Council as part of a major restoration programme.

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Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway celebrates ‘Disability First’ project completion

August 2019

A major investment has helped open up a Mid Wales tourist attraction to less-able visitors.

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (W&LLR) celebrated the completion of the line’s ‘Disability First’ project at Llanfair Caereinion Station following a £42,500 grant awarded in 2016.

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