Llangollen Railway

Exclusive Class 507 Simulator makes Welsh debut at Classic Transport Weekend

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Mark Lancaster

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30th June 2026

Visitors to this year’s Classic Transport Weekend at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway will have the rare opportunity to take the controls of a Class 507 train when an exclusive driving simulator makes an appearance at one of the UK’s premier heritage transport events. Taking place on July 4 and 5, the Classic Transport Weekend…
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Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather

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Mark Lancaster

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25th June 2026

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced temporary changes to its services this week following forecasts of extreme temperatures across North Wales. Following discussions between the railway’s operations, engineering and safety teams, the decision has been taken to cancel Heritage Railcar services scheduled for Thursday and Friday. The railway has stressed that the decision has…
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Railway Gears Up for Biggest Ever Classic Transport Weekend

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd June 2026

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is preparing for its biggest ever Classic Transport Weekend on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, with close to 400 classic vehicles set to descend on Glyndyfrdwy Station for what promises to be one of the largest heritage transport gatherings in North Wales. Visitors can expect an extraordinary display of…
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New generation of steam drivers qualify at Llangollen and Corwen Railway

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd June 2026

Two of the next generation of heritage railway volunteers have officially qualified as Steam Locomotive Drivers at the popular Llangollen and Corwen Railway following more than a decade of hard work, training and dedication. Matthew Carty, 27, from Chester, and Tim Hines, 27, from Llangollen, both achieved the prestigious qualification over the Bank Holiday weekend…
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Railway Launches Father’s Day Ploughman’s Pint Special

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd May 2026

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced a brand-new Father’s Day experience for Sunday 21 June – combining heritage steam travel, award-winning food and a pint in the stunning surroundings of the Dee Valley. The specially created Father’s Day Ploughman’s Pint Special will run on two steam-hauled services during the day at 12.20pm and 3.15pm, with places…
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All Aboard for Dee Valley Volunteer Adventure

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Mark Lancaster

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20th May 2026

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is inviting local people to enjoy a unique day of free train travel on Saturday, June 6, through the stunning Dee Valley while discovering the rewarding world of heritage railway volunteering. ‘Volunteer at our Stations – An Open Day on the Move’ will take place, giving visitors the opportunity to travel…
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Ride the Rocket Returns for Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza

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Mark Lancaster

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19th May 2026

A magical evening of steam, spectacle and fireworks is set to light up the Dee Valley this autumn as the Llangollen Railway launches ticket sales for its hugely anticipated “Ride the Rocket” experience on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Departing from Llangollen Railway Station at 6pm, passengers will enjoy a return steam-hauled journey to Corwen aboard…
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On shed at Llan

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Gareth Evans

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18th April 2023

Gareth Evans visits the Llangollen Railway’s motive power depot and learns about the latest developments with the facilities and the fleet of steam and diesel locomotives.
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Boris Johnson predicts “glorious future” for Llangollen Railway

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Gareth Evans

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13th May 2020

Prime minister Boris Johnson said in Parliament today that the Llangollen Railway (LR) has “a glorious future ahead.” It came on the same day the railway announced its Covid-19 appeal had received approximately £75,000 in share purchases and donations, helping to secure its future. Mr Johnson’s statement came after the LR’s local Westminster representative, Simon…
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SOS: Llangollen Railway warns it’s at risk of closure

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Gareth Evans

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14th April 2020

The Llangollen Railway (LR) has warned it is at risk of closure due to the Coronavirus crisis – unless it urgently receives donations from its supporters. Appealing to well-wishers, LR general manager Liz McGuinness said: “Forty-five years of endeavour in rebuilding the railway as a tourist attraction is under threat. Yes, the railway is closed…
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