NEW YEAR'S DAY SPECIAL TRAIN! Kick starting our 75th Anniversary Year will be a special vintage train, hauled by No.4 'Edward Thomas', departing Wharf at 11am on New Year's Day! Find out more & book now! 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/new-y... #OurRailwayAdventure

The fun hasn't stopped just yet, don't forget that we're running trains daily between Boxing Day and the 3rd January! With departures from Tywyn Wharf at 10:30, 12:20 & 14:10 there's plenty of chance to wind down from the big day on one of these festive outings. 📸Nathan Spence

Nadolig Llawen/Merry Christmas from all of us at the Talyllyn Railway! 📸 Nathan Spence

Have you travelled on one of our Santa Specials this year? Leave your pictures in the replies or post them with the #TalyllynSanta hashtag!

These aren't any old Iron Horses, they're Iron Reindeer! ❄️ Your steeds for the Santa Specials this year will be No.1 'Tal-y-llyn' and No.3 'Sir Haydn', who are both looking suitably festive! Why not come for a ride? 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas 📸 Jack Evans & Matt Jordan

Only one more sleep until the Santa Specials begin! There are still some tickets available, so book now before they're gone - only 3 left for Christmas Eve! 👉https://www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas

Festive Trains SELLING OUT ❄️ Our Santa Specials begin this weekend, with limited tickets remaining! 20th December at 2pm and 24th December at 11am are now SOLD OUT, all other departures have less than 50% of tickets remaining! Book Now! www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas

Our last Walkabout of this year premieres on YouTube at 18:30! Watch now 👉 youtu.be/YmsSAK68d08?...

2025 or 1925? Ex-Corris No.4 at this year's Heritage Weekend! Our 2026 Timetable 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable

The final Walkabout of 2025 is now available to watch for our YouTube Members! If you're not a YouTube Member, why not take a look at the perks? Early Access to new videos is just the tip of the iceberg. Video releases to all on Friday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmsS...

2025 Festive Specials: Still Booking... Check out our website for more details 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas 📸Luke Ryan #RailwayAdventure

The F1 Season might be over, but if you're looking for some racing action over the winter months, let's roll the clock back to last summer, when a different Max went head-to-head with some red vehicles... 👉 youtu.be/CVAfAJtxUpA?... #RailwayAdventure

This #ThrowbackThursday, we have 'Douglas' and 'Tom Rolt' at Anything Goes 2018... ...this is the "6-7" everyone's talking about, right? 2026 Timetable now on our website! 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable #RailwayAdventure 📸 Barbara Fuller

Have you ever wanted to meet the real Thomas the Tank Engine? 'Ffarquhar Branch' by the Rev. W. Awdry will be at the Manchester Christmas Model Railway Show on the 13th and 14th December 2025! See you there! More details about the show 👉 www.mmrs.co.uk/exhibition/

One of the Strangest Things we've seen, Sir Haydn goes into the 'Upside Down' 😉 Plan your visit here 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable #RailwayAdventure 📸 Nathan Spence

30th November vs 1st December Book our Festive Events 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas #RailwayAdventure 📸 Andrew Simmonds & Luke Ryan

Enjoy a festive steam train ride to warm your spirits in these cold winter months and get extra cozy by booking onto our ‘Tinsel & Turkey’ Specials! Ride on either the 10:30am or 2:10pm train, and tuck into a 2 or 3 course meal. 6th & 13th December. Book Now! www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas

We are beyond delighted to announce that the Awdry Extravaganza 2025 and the Young Members Group's replica Gunpowder Van have been shortlisted for the upcoming Heritage Railway Association Awards! You can find out more about the HRA Awards below 👉 www.hra.uk.com

Tonight! Have you ever wanted to model the Railway with a Heart of Gold but didn't know where to start? This guide to Modelling the Talyllyn is the perfect video for you, only available on our YouTube Channel: 👉 youtu.be/IyHahMJMGkQ?...

See the Rev W Awdry's own model railway 'Ffarquhar Branch' in operation at The Manchester Christmas Model Railway Show on the 13th & 14th December! There will also be a history display on Awdry's models as part of a 200-year timeline. More information 👉 www.mmrs.co.uk

Dashing through the snow... Plan your visit here 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable #RailwayAdventure 📸 Stuart Williams

Need some Christmas gift inspiration? We've got you covered ;) Check out our shop at www.talyllynshop.co.uk #RailwayAdventure

National Festival of Railway Modelling Checklist: 2026 Leaflets to plan your visit for next year ✅ Talyllyn Goodies - including the 'Ulfstead Road' booklet on sale for the first time ✅ Apparel so you can rep the Railway with a Heart of Gold wherever you are ✅ Come and chat to us on stand 148B!

Come and meet Father Christmas! Santa has managed to lose his way to the North Pole, so board Santa’s special trains on December 20th, 21st, 23rd, and 24th at Tywyn Wharf for a magical journey to Plas Nadolig at Dolgoch! More Info & Tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/series/santa... 📸 Nathan Spence

Furry Friends are always welcome Explore our Festive Calendar of Events 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/christmas #RailwayAdventure 📸 Fraser Miller

Our New(est) Little Engine Tom Rolt is thrilled that our 2026 Timetable is now on our website! Plan your visit here 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable #RailwayAdventure

We're going to be at the National Festival of Railway Modelling 2025 on the 22nd and 23rd of November Come and say hi, and plan your visit for 2026!

There’s nothing quite like Carol singing to get you into the Festive Spirit…especially when it includes a Steam Train Ride! For an evening that promises to be full of cheer - book 'The Carol Train' on the 20th of December! More Info & Tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/the-c... 📸 Luke Ryan

The oldest working Steam Locomotives in the world. Tal-y-llyn & Dolgoch double head a train at last year's 75 Appeal Mini Gala. Learn about the 75 Appeal 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/75appeal #RailwayAdventure

The best view in the world? When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway. 🌅 #RailwayAdventure 📷 Lee Anthony Bell

We'll be attending the National Festival of Railway Modelling next weekend! You can find us at Stand 148B where you can pick up some Talyllyn Goodies - including our brand new Christmas hats and scarves - and new information about our 2026 Season. Come along and say hi!

Lest We Forget. 📸 Ian Cooper

What's this? It seems our friend Anthony Coulls from @railwaymuseum.bsky.social has been let loose on our No.2 'Dolgoch'! Watch their video on the Locomotive that started Railway Preservation! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fxm...

Our 'Tinsel & Turkey' Specials on the 6th & 13th December offer you a scrumptious two or three-course meal – along with a Steam Train ride too! Info & Tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/series/tinse... 📸 Barbara Fuller

It's been an excellent couple of days at the Heritage Railway Association Autumn Conference, where we've been sharing the benefits and experiences gained from the Awdry Extravaganza and plans for our big 75th Anniversary next year!

"Brace yourselves, Winter is coming." Explore our Festive Calendar of Events 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/christmas #RailwayAdventure 📸 Barbara Fuller

And with that, the last train of the 2025 season has departed Wharf. Thank you to everyone that has supported us this year by visiting, and huge round of applause to all our wonderful staff and volunteers who keep the wheels turning on our Railway with a Heart of Gold!

It's *nearly* the most wonderful time of the year, so book now for our Festive Events across December! Tinsel & Turkey: 6th & 13th The Carol Train: 20th Santa Specials: 20th, 21st, 23rd & 24th Spirit of Christmas: 22nd Info & tickets 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas 📸 Barbara Fuller

Happy Halloween! Visit us (If you Dare!) 👉 talyllyn.co.uk #RailwayAdventure 📸Luke Ryan

Ever wanted to learn more about the Locomotives of the Talyllyn? Now you can with our series 'Engine Stories', where each episode focuses on a different member of both present and former Talyllyn Engines. Check out our Playlist here 👉 youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Did you miss our new videos? "Race the Talking Train" from the Awdry Extravaganza, Relax with "Steam train exhaust beats to relax to," Celebrate the Talyllyn's 160-year legacy from the 2025 Heritage Weekend, and learn about Dolgoch in Engine Stories. Subscribe to stay up to date with the railway!

The descent into darkness begins tomorrow eve - travel if you DARE! Will you survive the deadly Dolgoch Woods? Includes a devilishly delicious meal before your spine-tingling steam train ride. Trains are filling fast - book NOW! 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/steam...

"Right away, mate!" Visit us 👉 talyllyn.co.uk #RailwayAdventure 📸 Owen Hayward

Who's that coming to town?❄️ Tickets are on sale NOW for our Santa Specials - get them before they're gone! Explore all of our festive events! 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/christmas

Our Heritage Weekend Event last month was a fantastic celebration of 160 years of Talyllyn History! Watch our Event Recap on YouTube now! 👉 youtu.be/OZniS5yGHOA

PREMIERING TOMORROW AT 7:30pm BST Watch our Heritage Weekend Event Recap, celebrating 160 years of Talyllyn history! Only on the Talyllyn Railway YouTube Channel! 👉 youtu.be/OZniS5yGHOA

If your little monsters are climbing the walls this half term, bring them down to Tywyn Wharf Station for some spooky fun with the Little Monster Squad! £5 per child (includes a goodie bag) — adults go free! Thursday 30th October, 3 – 4pm 📸 Lee Bell

Join us for a spine-tingling steam train ride to the deadly Dolgoch Woods under the cover of darkest night… Some trains are already SOLD OUT - so book now, if you dare! 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/steam... 📸 Nathan Spence

"Right said F̶r̶e̶d̶ Alf" Visit us 👉 talyllyn.co.uk #RailwayAdventure 📸 Nathan Spence

Today is a very special day - @HistoricEngland launched a Blue Plaque to honour the Rev. Wilbert Awdry at his house on Rodborough Avenue - the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine. We bought his original Ffarquhar Branch back to Stroud for the first time in 30 years to celebrate!