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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 08/06/2026

⚡️Meet our new Battery Electric locomotive⚡️ Built by Wingrove & Rogers in 1962, it is our very first electric loco & newest addition to the fleet in some years! Today it has arrived back at the Railway & touched down on TR metals for the very first time.

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Ethan SD @ethansd.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Word around Crovan's Gate is that a 'special visitor' is coming to Skarloey's railway. Who is it? Watch this space...

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Ethan SD @ethansd.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

A Mid Sodor themed photo charter stops for a break at the station by the waterfall.

Skarloey Railway No.3 'Sir Handel' sits during a break at Rheneas station.

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 06/04/2026

We've found something... ...which we will share with you at the Rev. W. Awdry’s Little Engines Weekend on the 18th and 19th July 2026. More Details 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/littl... #LittleEngines

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 02/03/2026

Rev. W. Awdry’s Little Engines Weekend Sir Handel, Rusty & Fred, will be back in Tywyn on the 18th & 19th July 2026. This event will be smaller in scale, but promises to engage fans young and old with activities to enjoy – and of course, plenty of trains to catch! More information coming soon!

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SodorsNWRsteam @sodorsnwrsteam.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

The NWR Stories | 1983 www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9gk...

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SodorsNWRsteam @sodorsnwrsteam.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

The future is electric. The Modernisation Trilogy concludes tomorrow at 8pm GMT/12pm PST/3pm EST. www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9gk...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 30/08/2025

A month on from #AwdryEx5 lets take a lookback on the event, featuring thoughts from staff, volunteers & the Awdry family in this new video on our YouTube channel. While this may be the last one for a while, the Awdry Connection isn't going anywhere! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GtC...

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KumataJDG @kumatajdg.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

I was commissioned to create this thumbnail artwork of Edward and the Thin Clergyman for Ethan's video celebrating the 80th anniversary of The Railway Series - check it out if you haven't already! #TheRailwaySeries #RWSfanart

Edward and the Thin Clergyman by KumataJDG

Thomas Tank Engine TTTE Railway Series RWS Rev Wilbert Awdry train steam locomotive fanart illustration video thumbnail commission

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Ethan SD @ethansd.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

'It wouldn't be a railway worth writing about if things always went to plan...' Thanks to all who came to the premiere of 'The Thin Clergyman's Engines', celebrating 80 years of The Railway Series; it's been a long time coming. If you've yet to see it, do so now!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUOA...

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Ethan SD @ethansd.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Starting in UNDER 30 MINUTES!!

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Ethan SD @ethansd.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Edward, Gordon and Henry take a reluctant, but surprising trip down memory lane, as they celebrate a historic anniversary for their railway... Marking 80 years of The Railway Series, 'The Thin Clergyman's Engines' premieres TONIGHT at 8pm BST!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUOA...

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Sudrian Adventures: The Thin Clergyman's Engines

YouTube video by Two Faced Twit Productions

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Ethan SD @ethansd.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

This was supposed to be a countdown to 'something huge'; my apologies for forgetting the other days! 'An 80th anniversary only comes once...'

The first engine The Thin Clergyman centred a story around...

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Ethan SD @ethansd.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Awdry Extravaganza 5, 18th-20th July. Simply unforgettable. Thanks to all involved.

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 22/07/2025

Dear Friends, This past weekend has been something rather special indeed. From all of us at the Talyllyn Railway we cannot thank you enough for coming to the Awdry Extravaganza 2025 - so many have travelled so very far to visit our little railway and we are so very grateful.

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 16/06/2025

Talyllyn Railway volunteers Dan Long and Luke Ryan star in this week's episode of The Official Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast, "Thomas and The Fans of Sodor", talking about how the stories of the Skarloey Railway led them to discovering the Talyllyn...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 12/05/2025

The Awdry Extravaganza 2025 celebrates the life and legacy of the Rev. W. Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and one of the earliest volunteers on the Talyllyn Railway. This three-day event from the 18th to 20th July 2025 is the ultimate celebration of his most enduring creation.

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 14/05/2025

We've got one final surprise for you this week - we're happy to announce The Awdry Auction in aid of The 75 Appeal, with bids going live NOW! We have a total of 14 lots up for grabs with something in there for any fan of the Talyllyn & the Rev. W. Awdry's works:

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Ethan SD @ethansd.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Happy 80th to The Railway Series. Whilst not ready for today, I can safely say I've never been more nervous making a video before. However, it is being made with the generous assistance of some wonderful people, and I couldn't be more grateful. Watch this space, it's going to be quite special :)

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 05/05/2025

Just 5 days until our "Rev W Awdry’s Railway Series Weekend!" More information can be found on our website 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/rws-w...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 04/05/2025

There's a little engine in the hills! One of our guests from Sodor is out running in before the big weekend! Have you bought your tickets yet? 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/rws-w...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 22/04/2025

🕰️ ON THIS DAY - 160 YEARS AGO On the 22nd April 1865 the North Wales Chronicle reported on the recent delivery of a new locomotive to the Talyllyn Railway, which was none other than No.1 'Talyllyn'. A special illustration has been prepared to mark this anniversary...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 24/03/2025

Tickets for The Rev W Awdry's Railway Series Weekend on the 10th & 11th May are now on sale! You can find out more about what this special anniversary weekend entails on our website. Book Now 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/rws-w...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 19/03/2025

The 'Thomas & Friends 80th Anniversary Exhibition' has opened in Japan! You'll see some TR history as part of the display, showing historic photos that directly inspired those iconic illustrations in the Railway Series. There is also some interpretation showcasing the Awdry Study in the Narrow...

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Ethan SD @ethansd.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

A poorly young child, and a Reverend with creativity. But I mustn't say any more, or I shall spoil the next story...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 02/02/2025

The Awdry Extravaganza 2025! 18th - 20th July More Information 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 01/02/2025

NEW for 2025! The Rev W Awdry's Railway Series Weekend More Information 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 24/01/2025

We're happy to announce that the Awdry Extravganza will take place across the 18th - 20th July 2025! More details to be announced soon, keep an eye out next week for a related surprise when we announce our full events calendar! 👉www.Talyllyn.co.uk

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KnO... At long last, here is a behind the scenes feature on Ivo's Tune.

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The Making of Ivo's Tune

YouTube video by Terrier55Stepney

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Ethan SD @ethansd.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Aber run round at Christmas 2024.

Dolgoch running around at Abergynolwyn railway station, 14th December 2024.

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