GWR TO BE NATIONALISED 🚂🚨 The Department for Transport has confirmed that Great Western Railway services will move into public ownership on 13 December 2026. GWR is the latest operator to be nationalised as part of the transition to Great British Railways. #railway #GWR #trains #wales #news

The Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is the proud new owner of Hunslet No. 1873 ‘Jessie’. From Cardiff steelworks to a climbing frame in Splott, and now a permanent resident at Blaenavon. #heritagerailway #wales #steam #trains #history

Special piece of rolling stock out on the layout today 🌌 #StarWarsDay #MayThe4th #ModelRailway

I had a lovely day at the Spring Rally today at Pembrey Country Miniature Railway! It was great to see the miniature steam locomotives, traction engines, and other vehicles at work. A big thank you to the Llanelli & District Model Engineers for being so welcoming! 🚂💨 #MiniatureRailway #SteamTrains

FAIRBOURNE GALA 2026! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 A historic homecoming for the May Bank Holiday as No. 24 returns to its birthplace for the first time since the 90s! Joining the 2-6-2 is guest diesel, Rachel. Catch them both in action 23-25 May. #heritagerailway #wales #steam #trains #gala

The Carmarthenshire Model Railway Exhibition in Kidwelly was a fantastic event! A huge well done to the West Wales Railway Modellers for putting on such a great show with a brilliant variety of layouts on display. #SteamTrain #Locomotive #Trains #Railways #Steam

Had a great time at NEWGOG this past weekend! It was a fantastic show with some brilliant modeling on display. Huge thanks to Fred Lewis and the team for putting on such a top event! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #NEWGOG #ModelRailway

This weekend is the Carmarthenshire model railway exhibition in Kidwelly! 🚂 Join the West Wales Modellers this Saturday at the Princess Gwenllian Centre for 14 layouts and plenty of trade stands. Only £6 entry and kids under 14 go free! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #modelrailways #wales

Huge thanks for all the lovely messages about my guest appearance on the Model Rail Replacement Podcast! Thanks again to Sam, James, and Tom for having me on 🎙️🚂

On this day in 1856: Brunel’s South Wales Railway reached its terminus at Neyland. 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Completing a vital link for coal, Irish mail, and the dream of an Atlantic gateway, this line transformed West Wales forever. #Brunel #Neyland #WelshHistory #CymruRails

My episode on the Model Rail Replacement Podcast is LIVE! 🎙️🚂 Had a blast chatting with the lads about my start in the hobby and the channel. Available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube! Check it out to see if James finally pronounced my name right 👀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #ModelRailway #MRRP

I had a fantastic time attending the Neath Model Railway Exhibition this weekend! It was one of two brilliant Welsh shows I managed to get to this week, and it was great to see such a high standard of modelling on display at St David's Church 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #ModelRailways #CymruRails

Welcome to Cymru Rails! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 I’m Dan, and this page is dedicated to the heritage and model railway scene across Wales. From steam galas and exhibition highlights to the latest rail news and history, follow along for videos and photos from across the network. Explore more here: linktr.ee/cymrurails 🚂🛤️

Warton Road is a masterclass in large-scale modeling! Built to Gauge 3 standards, this layout depicts a charming preserved terminus running a community railway. Seeing a mix of GWR, BR, and SR steam and DMU stock all in one place is fantastic. 🚂💨 #ModelRailway

Thrilled to announce I’m a guest on the next Model Rail Replacement Podcast! 🎙️ Drops 7am GMT, 13th April. Great laugh talking about how I got into the hobby and what led to starting the channel. Surreal being on the other side of the mic! #ModelRailways

Some photos of Donaghadee Railway Station, a superb OO Gauge layout by Gordon Hunt of the Ulster Model Railway Club. It is a brilliant replication of the 1950s coastal terminus, captured here at the NEC last year! 📸 #ModelRailway #OOGauge #SteamTrains #Trains

LLANTARNAM ABBEY RETURNS TO WALES! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚂 Industrial legend No. 2074 is home! Spotted crossing the Prince of Wales Bridge today, the 0-6-0ST is returning to Balenavon after an overhaul in Somerset. Great to see this Mountain Ash veteran back! 📸 Richard Mark Milne #heritagerailway #steam #wales #train

The Penrhyn Model Show comes to Holy Trinity Church, Penrhyndeudraeth on April 10th & 11th (10am–4pm). Organised by local enthusiast Cynan Hughes, it features great layouts and supports the church restoration. Admission from just £1! #ModelRailways #Wales #Trains #Porthmadog

NEWGOG is back on Saturday 11th April at the Lysaght Institute, Newport. One of the best O Gauge shows in the country with layouts, trade support, and a Bring & Buy. Well worth a visit 🌳 #NEWGOG #OGauge #ModelRailways #Newport #RailwayModelling

Had an amazing weekend at the Dean Forest Railway Spring Gala! Great to see 9681, Uskmouth 1, and the visiting "Judy" in action. A massive shout out to all the volunteers for being so kind and welcoming throughout! #DeanForestRailway #SteamGala #Trains #HeritageRailway #SteamLocomotive

Having a fantastic time at the Dean Forest Railway Spring Gala today! Bagnall No. 2572 ‘Judy’, GWR 5700 Class No. 9681 and Peckett No. 2147 ‘Uskmouth 1’ are all in full steam and looking incredible. If you’re in the area this weekend, definitely come down! 🚂💨 #heritagerailway #steamtrain

Having a fantastic time at the Dean Forest Railway Spring Gala today! Bagnall No. 2572 ‘Judy’, Pannier Tank No. 9681, and Peckett No. 2147 ‘Uskmouth 1’ are all in full steam and looking incredible. If you are in the area, definitely come down and check it out! 🚂💨 #deanforestrailway #heritagerailway

I really wanted to share this important message from independent model shops across the industry. These shops are the lifeblood of our hobby, providing the expertise and community that keep it alive. Now is the time to back independent retailers! 🚂🛠️ #keeponrailwaymodelling #modelrailways

On this day in 1974, a huge win for preservation! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway was officially purchased from British Railways for £8,000, securing its future as one of Wales' most beloved narrow gauge lines. #WLLR #WelshHistory #Railways #OnThisDay

#OnThisDay 1807: A world first in Swansea! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The Swansea and Mumbles Railway became the world's first fare-paying passenger railway. Starting as a horse-drawn service for two shillings, it paved the way for modern rail travel. #MumblesRailway #Swansea #WelshHistory

THE SOUTH WALES METRO IS ELECTRIFIED! 🚆⚡️ The Core Valley Lines are now 100% electric! 170km of track upgraded for the "Welsh Tube." 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 📍 Faster, greener trips 📍 New tram-trains this Spring 📍 More frequent services 📸 Transport for Wales #tfw #southwalesmetro #wales #metro

Amazing day at the London Festival of Railway Modelling for their 25th anniversary show! 🚂 The busiest I’ve seen Ally Pally in years. Incredible layouts across all scales and top tier trade support. A proper celebration of the hobby! @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social #ModelRailways #AllyPally

Brilliant day at the Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway for the 2026 Spring Gala! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Highlights: ✨ Class 315 livery reveal 🕹️ Class 442 CabSim 💨 Sentinel, 'Diana' & Pacer in action Amazing little railway, well worth a visit! 🙌 #trains #railway #heritage #wales #locomotive

Great to be back at the Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway for their 2026 Spring Gala! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The highlight was definitely being among the first to see the stunning new livery on Class 315 No. 315856 for Project Yellow Submarine. Amazing effort from the team! #LMMR #Class315 #RailwayHeritage #Wales

My latest video on the history of the Double Fairlie is live! Let me know what you think 📽️

The Double Fairlie is a masterpiece of Welsh engineering 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 By using two articulated power bogies, Robert Fairlie’s design allowed these engines to haul massive slate trains around the tight curves of the Ffestiniog Railway. Truly an icon of the narrow gauge world! 🚂💨 #steamtrain #railway #heritage

THE INSPIRATION TRAIN IS COMING TO SWANSEA! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚆 Celebrating the home of the first fare-paying railway, the exhibition arrives: 📅 Sun 26 – Tue 28 April 📍 Swansea Station 🎟️ FREE (Booking required!) Explore rails past, present & future! 📸 Rail 200 - Inspiration #tfw #swansea #railway200 #wales

The Blaenavon Heritage Railway is a volunteer run line in a stunning World Heritage Site. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Founded in 1983, it is a perfect way to step back in time and support the dedicated enthusiasts keeping this historic line alive! 🚂💨 #steamtrain #railway #heritage #locomotive #heritagerailway

The Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway is a fascinating piece of Welsh history. From an 1802 horse-drawn tramway to a vital coal artery, they now do vital work preserving the industrial & diesel side of our rail heritage. Every generation is worth saving! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚂 #railway #locomotive #heritagerailway

The Skarloey Railway is a real place! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Stepping onto the Talyllyn Railway is like walking straight into the pages of The Railway Series. A true Welsh gem and the real life inspiration for the magic created by Rev. W. Awdry. #steamtrain #railway #heritage #locomotive #heritagerailway

What a day at Pembrokeshire Model Engineers! After the recent poor weather, it was fantastic to finally be back with the sun out and several locomotives in action. Great to catch up with everyone—looking forward to being back with my loco soon! 🚂☀️ #steamtrain #wales #locomotive

ROAD & RAIL STEAM AT GWILI! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚂💨 The Gwili Railway has announced a new event for Oct 3rd & 4th, 2026! 📍 Traction Engines 📍 Steam Rollers 📍 Vintage Commercials Get in touch with the Gwili Railway to exhibit! ✉️ 📸 Cymru Rails #gwilirailway #carmarthen #steam #heritage

The @talyllyn.co.uk has announced the Rev. W. Awdry’s Little Engines Weekend for July 18th & 19th! 📍 Sir Handel 📍 Rusty 📍 Fred 📸 Nathan Spence / Awdry Family 🎨 Composite: Luke Ryan #talyllynrailway #narrowgaugerailway #heritagerailway #wales

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Happy St David’s Day! Llun/Photo: Charlotte Williams #HeartOfGold

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Oxford Rail are back with two massive new locomotive announcements! 🚂 It is amazing to see a high spec Caledonian Pug and the legendary GWR Aberdare class joining the range. Fantastic work by the Oxford team - l especially seeing such a famous Welsh coal workhorse get the RTR treatment! 🙌 #ModelRail

Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway Gala! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚆 3 weeks to go! Features Class 315 'Yellow Submarine' reveal, Class 442 CabSim & 5'' gauge rides. Free tea for Mums at Caffi SuperSprinter! ☕️ 📸 Cymru Rails #diesellocomotive #wales #trainspotting #heritagerailway

The Caernarfon Model Railway Show 2026 video is now live! 🚂✨ Join me for a full tour of the incredible layouts on display at the Welsh Highland Railway station. Don't miss this one! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

On This Day: 21st February 1804 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The world’s first steam-hauled railway journey took place right here in Wales! Richard Trevithick’s locomotive hauled 10 tons of iron from Penydarren to Abercynon, changing transport history forever. 🛠️💨 #steamtrain #railways #history #wales #onthisday

On this day, 19th February 2011, the first passenger train ran the full length of the restored Welsh Highland Railway! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The 25 mile line from Caernarfon to Porthmadog is one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. #WelshHighlandRailway #WelshHistory

Major news for the Gwili Railway! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 They’ve successfully acquired Taff Vale Railway Coach 51 from the National Museum of Wales. Built in 1883, it joins TVR 28 & 220 at Abergwili. See it on display this Easter in the new Dan Do Shed! 🚂 📸 Gwili Railway #wales #heritagerailway #trains

A Cambrian legend returns! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚂 The Vale of Rheidol & SVR have announced a loco exchange. GWR Manor 7819 ‘Hinton Manor’ is heading to Aberystwyth for a 2-year visit starting Spring 2026! A rare chance to see this iconic loco back in Mid-Wales. 📸 Matthew Wells #steamtrain #wales #welshhistory

🚂 7 1/4" Gauge GWR County Class Watching this miniature County thundering along at Heath Park is a great sight! These locos were famous for their power, and it’s incredible to see it replicated in this scale 💨 Can’t wait to visit again this summer! #miniaturerailway #steam #trains

On this day, 9th February 1931, the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway ended its original passenger services 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The 2ft 6in gauge line survived as freight only until 1956, when volunteers stepped in to save the railway for future generations. #SteamTrains #WelshHistory #NarrowGauge

🚂 GWR 7812 Erlestoke Manor at the Gwili Steam Railway! Captured last year steaming out of Bronwydd Arms during the 6 for 60 Gala 2025. Incredible to see this visiting locomotive in action and performing so well. A magnificent sight! 💨 #steamtrains #trains #steam #heritagerailway #locomotive