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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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Had an amazing day out at the Swansea Model Railway Exhibition! Fantastic seeing so many incredible layouts on display. A huge well done to the Swansea Railway Modellers Group and all the exhibitors for putting on such a great show 🚂🎟️ #Swansea #ModelRailway #Wales #TrainSpotting #Railways

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Swansea Model Railway Exhibition returns to the LC Swansea this weekend! 🚂 Expect a fantastic lineup of layouts across multiple scales and gauges, plus plenty of traders and society stands to explore over Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September. A brilliant weekend out! 🎟️

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The Cardigan branch, affectionately known as the Cardi Bach, filmed in 1958 for Railway Roundabout during its final years of operation. Footage credit: BBC / Railway Roundabout (1958). #CardiBach #Wales #Railway #SteamTrain #History

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Had a fantastic visit back to the Snowdon Mountain Railway at the start of the summer. Running from Llanberis right up towards the summit, the views across Eryri and the sheer engineering of this unique line never fail to impress 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

So happy to reveal that I’m in the latest special edition of Whistle & Wander magazine - Issue Cymru! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 This issue is completely dedicated to Wales and covers turning my passion for Welsh railways into a social media following promoting the railways of my country.

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dovetail Direct just announced the Class 158/8 in TfW livery for the new Birmingham to Shrewsbury route, built by All Aboard Studios. Who else is hyped for this? 🙌 #TrainSimWorld #Class158 #TransportForWales

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

20th August 1868: The Abergele Rail Disaster claimed 33 lives in a horrific fireball collision involving the 'Irish Mail' express. Britain's worst rail catastrophe of its era ultimately forced major safety reforms across the network.

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Can’t believe it’s been a year since the Port Talbot Model Railway Exhibition at Margam Park. Such a superbly organised show by the Porthcawl Model Railway Club! If you missed last year's event, my full video covering it is up on YouTube 🚂✨

Port Talbot Model Railway Exhibition 2025

Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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6th August 1846: Aberdare Low-Level station opened! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Built by the Taff Vale Railway, it fueled Aberdare's rise from a tiny village into an industrial powerhouse following Trevithick and Brunel's groundbreaking valley rail links. #Aberdare #WelshHistory #OnThisDay #CymruRails #RailwayHeritage

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

FINAL GALA LOCO & NEW RESIDENT! 🚂⚒️ Andrew Barclay No. 2201 'Victory' joins Blaenavon’s Industrial Steam Gala lineup (Sept 25–27)! Built in 1945 for Newport steelworks, she returns home to South Wales following a full overhaul. 📸 Blaenavon Heritage Railway

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Can’t believe it’s been a year since The Greatest Gathering already! It was honestly incredible seeing so many steam engines and locos all together in one spot. So glad I made the trip for it 🚂✨

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

19th July 1852: The Chepstow Railway Bridge was used for the first time! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Brunel's "Great Tubular Bridge" conquered the tidal River Wye, creating a self-supporting 300-foot span that finally opened the GWR line from London all the way to Swansea. #Chepstow #History #OnThisDay

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

MAKING TRACKS RETURNS NEXT WEEK! 🚂✨ Pete Waterman & the Making Tracks team return to the Vale of Rheidol Railway (25 July to 9 Aug) with their incredible 72ft Watford Junction OO gauge model! You can drive the trains & help out as a volunteer driver. Tickets: vor.wales #ModelRailway

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

The Penarth Model Railway Exhibition video is live! 🚂✨ If you missed the show this weekend, I’ve put together a full video covering all the fantastic layouts that were on display. Massive well done to Barry & Penarth MRC for a great event!

Penarth Model Railway Exhibition 2026

Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

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What a way to travel to a model railway show! Had a great time today at day one of Penarth, especially getting to ride in style on this stunning 1973 Bristol RE shuttle bus 🚌

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Had a great time today at day one of the Penarth Model Railway Exhibition! Brilliant layouts and trade stands all under one roof. If you missed it, day two is open tomorrow at St Cyres School! 🚂✨

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

What a fantastic weekend at the brand-new Beyond Steam Model Railway Exhibition! It was brilliant to see so many incredible contemporary layouts all on display inside the stunning setting of the STEAM Museum. A massive well done to the organizers for a great event! 🚂✨

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The Industrial Steam Gala comes to Blaenavon from Sept 25 to 27! As the only steam gala in South Wales this year, expect intensive passenger and freight trains tackling steep valley gradients. A spectacular lineup is building, with two more locos yet to be revealed! 🚂⚒️ 📸 Peter Brabham

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Looking forward to attending the show at STEAM in Swindon this weekend, with a brilliant lineup of layouts and traders ready for anyone who loves contemporary modelling! 🚂

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

21st June 1836: The Taff Vale Railway Company was created by Act of Parliament! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Engineered by Brunel to conquer the narrow Taff Valley, its early trains were legally capped at just 12 mph. Today, its legacy lives on through two preserved locomotives.

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

GWR NO. 7754 TO VISIT PONTYPOOL AND BLAENAVON RAILWAY! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The first visitor for the Industrial Steam Gala (Sept 25 to 27) has been revealed! No. 7754 returns to the same valley where it once worked for the NCB. See it in action alongside Llantarnam Abbey and Jessie! ⚒️

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

New video live! 🚂 Check out all the highlights from the historic Talyllyn Railway 75th Anniversary Gala here

The Talyllyn Railway 75th Anniversary Gala

Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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28th May 1971: The Llanberis Lake Railway officially opened to the public! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Running on the historic 1842 Padarn Railway trackbed, it keeps the legacy of the Dinorwic slate industry alive along the shores of Llyn Padarn. #Llanberis #WelshHistory #OnThisDay #CymruRails #RailwayHeritage

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

What a nice thing to welcome me home! Never expected to hit 100k subscribers. It’s a genuine pleasure bringing you rail videos from across Wales. Lots of new content in the works, so plenty more to enjoy soon. Diolch! 🚂

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

23rd May 1832: The Festiniog Railway Company was established by Act of Parliament! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 As the world's oldest surviving public railway company, it began with gravity-run slate wagons before revolutionising narrow-gauge steam in the 1860s. #Ffestiniog #WelshHistory #OnThisDay #CymruRails

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

NG15 NO. 134 ‘KALAHARI’ HAULS FIRST PASSENGER TRAIN! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 A historic milestone yesterday (May 22nd) as No. 134 completed its first full-length passenger service across the entire Welsh Highland Railway. A massive result for the restoration team and donors! 📸 Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

New video is live! Back at Pembrey Country Park for the Spring Steam Rally, and the Llanelli & District Model Engineers absolutely smashed it this year. Grab a cuppa and check out the full video here 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Spring Steam Rally 2026: Pembrey Country Park Miniature Railway

Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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What a wonderful few days at the Snowdon Mountain Railway! Honestly the most unique railway in Wales. Huge thank you to the team at SMR for making my time here so special. Can't wait to share the videos with you all! 🏔️🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #SnowdonMountainRailway #SteamTrain

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

This Bank Holiday Monday (May 25th), I'll be displaying my hand painted Star Wars miniatures at the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre for their Falcon 2026 event from 11am to 3:30pm! Come along, meet the characters and discover the Welsh connection to Star Wars! 🌌✨ 📸 Photo credit: DJSS photography

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Visiting the Snowdon Mountain Railway for the first time has been amazing! 🏔️✨ Built in 1896, it’s the UK’s only public rack railway, using a cog system to climb to the summit of Yr Wyddfa. 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Big thanks to the SMR team for being so friendly during my time here!

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And that is a wrap on the 75th Anniversary Gala at the Talyllyn Railway 🚂✨ An unforgettable weekend made possible by an army of passionate volunteers. We also remember those no longer with us whose legacy built this railway with a heart of gold. Thank you everyone. #TalyllynRailway

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Day three of the 75th Anniversary Gala stepping into the 1990s and present day 🚂 Modern era double-headers, No. 1 and No. 2 on specials and the iconic slate train. Huge thank you to Luke Ryan of the Talyllyn Railway for the invite, an absolute honour to be here. #TalyllynRailway #HeritageRailway

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Day two of the 75th Anniversary Gala stepping into the 1970s and 1980s 🚂 We celebrated 50 years of the Nant Gwernol extension with the garlanded inaugural train, caught No. 5 on works duties and even spotted a certain Little Engine stealing the show. #TalyllynRailway #SteamTrain

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

What a brilliant first day at the 75th Anniversary Gala stepping back into the 1950s and 60s 🚂 From No. 4 on the Coronation special to the "Spirit(s) of Titfield" service, it’s been a fantastic tribute to the pioneers of preservation. 🎵: “Rainbow Sun” - Hummie Mann #TalyllynRailway #NarrowGauge

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14th May 1951: History was made at the Talyllyn Railway! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The first train run by volunteers set off from Tywyn, marking the birth of the global railway preservation movement. A true Welsh icon that changed everything. #Talyllyn #WelshHistory #OnThisDay #CymruRails #RailwayHeritage

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

TALYLLYN GALA THIS WEEKEND! 🚂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The world’s first preserved railway celebrates its 75th Anniversary this Fri-Sun! Catch the 1953 Coronation train & the 50th anniversary of the Nant Gwernol extension. Full timetable on the TR website. 📸 Cymru Rails #heritagerailway #steamtrains

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

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

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

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

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

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

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

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

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

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

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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 🎙️🚂

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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

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Cymru Rails @cymrurails.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

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