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Who are you looking forward to seeing most in the 2026 Merchandise Range? We're looking forward to Rheneas personally 😉 See the latest arrivals in our Online Shop, and remember that purchasing from us supports the Railway with a Heart of Gold 👉️ talyllynshop.co.uk/i_eshop?bi=T... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 28/09/2026

Liz & Ian are in the Loco offices at Pendre to share an update on 'Preserving our past, Building our Future'... Watch on YouTube 👉️ youtu.be/4XnAkXLbwvc #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 27/09/2026

Make some magical memories this Christmas at the Talyllyn Railway; we’ve got something for all the family! Tinsel & Turkey will give you a steam train ride & full cooked 2 or 3 course Christmas Lunch. #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 26/09/2026

Wondering what we've got in store for Christmas? Here's a rundown of all our festive events! Check our website for Dates, Times & Details 👉️ Talyllyn.co.uk/Christmas #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Travel back to the era of Queen Victoria on the 27th of September aboard our last Victorian Train this year! No.1 'Tal-y-llyn' of 1864 will be your steed as you travel through scenic Snowdonia. Book Now 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/victo... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 24/09/2026

This 'Throwback Thursday', we've travelled back just over 10 years to find this picture of No.1 in 150th Anniversary 'Indian Red' livery, complete with our original Victorian Carriages. 📸 TR Collection #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 23/09/2026

Have you ever wanted to drive a Talyllyn Steam Engine? With our Driver Experiences, you can! To learn more and see our Terms & Conditions, click here 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/experie... 📸 Darren Turner #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 22/09/2026

Thursday is your last chance to discover the story of the Preservation Pioneers this year! You can travel behind one of our historic steam locomotives on board “The Railway Adventurer”. Book Now 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/experie... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 21/09/2026

Some of our favourite photos (so far) from this year! Share your pictures in the comments! 📸 Nathan Spence, Luke Ryan, Owen Hayward #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 20/09/2026

Join us for STEAM 'N' SCREAM on the 29th & 30th October to take a ghoulish steam train ride to Dolgoch Woods under the cover of darkness… ...what you find may terrify, even HORRIFY you... ...Are you brave enough? 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/steam... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 19/09/2026

Drink gin. Ride steam. Support the culture of Wales. The Gin Train RETURNS on the 28th of October, raising funds for the National Eisteddfod 2027, supporting one of Wales’s greatest celebrations of language & culture. Pre-Booking is essential! 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/the-g... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 18/09/2026

Your last two Victorian Train Days are on the 20th & 27th September, when we invite you back in time to the Era of Queen Victoria to travel through untouched, unparalleled Snowdonian scenery. Book your tickets here 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/victo... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 17/09/2026

Our Online Shop has some of the new 2026 Thomas & Friends Merchandise in stock now, with further deliveries expected in the near future too! See what's listed online here, and find your favourite character 👉️ talyllynshop.co.uk/i_eshop?bi=T... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 16/09/2026

We dug through the archives to find another one-off heritage livery. This time it's No.1, which, in 1997, was weathered to look like it did in the pre-preservation era for a photo charter. Do you remember this? 📸 TR Collection #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 15/09/2026

Thursday is your last chance to step back in time and experience the beauty of a World Heritage Site while travelling in our original carriages on “The Slate Trail” this year. Book Now 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/experie... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 14/09/2026

Well, that's a wrap on Heritage Weekend 2026! Thank you to everyone who came and supported us this weekend - and to our wonderful volunteers and staff for putting on a great event! 📸 Charlotte Williams #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 13/09/2026

Basking in the orange glow... #HeartofGold 📸 Luke Ryan

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 12/09/2026

Disappearing into the mist on day one of Heritage Weekend 2026 #HeartofGold 📸 Luke Ryan

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 11/09/2026

Heritage Weekend 2026 | First Departure at 20 Minutes past 9 Tomorrow Morning. Free supplementary timetables & information leaflets can be collected from the booking office at Wharf or Aber! Read the full itinerary here 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/herit... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 11/09/2026

'Ffarquhar Branch' by the Rev. W. Awdry will be at the Furness Model Railway Club's 63rd Annual Model Railway Exhibition on the 10th & 11th October 2026. We will be displayed next to Awdry's other layout - Ulfstead Road! More Details 👉️ www.furnessmrc.com?page_id=304 #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 10/09/2026

Have YOU booked extras for your next Railway Adventure? Treat yourself 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/book #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 09/09/2026

Sunday of Heritage Weekend will take you back to the time of the Preservation Pioneers. Shoppers' Specials run to Brynglas twice, along with two demonstration Goods Trains. More Details 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/herit... 📸 Nathan Spence, Charlotte Williams #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 08/09/2026

Not long until Heritage Weekend begins! As usual, we'll be celebrating two distinct eras, with Saturday representing the Pre-Preservation Talyllyn. In addition to Vintage Carriages, Corris Recreations, and Mixed Trains, there will also be... (1/2) 📸 Nathan Spence

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 07/09/2026

Since you all seemed to like Dolgoch's throwback livery so much... 📸 Luke Ryan #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 06/09/2026

Our final Photo CharTR of the year is well underway, featuring a rather dirty and worn 'Dolgoch'. A team of volunteers have carefully weathered No.2 to resemble how she was in the late 1940s, including some temporary sign writing!

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 06/09/2026

Only TWO Victorian Train Days remain this year, where we invite you back in time to the Era of Queen Victoria to travel through untouched and unparalleled Snowdonian scenery. Book your tickets here 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/victo... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 05/09/2026

Our 75 Appeal reached a MASSIVE milestone in funding for the Major Redevelopment Project. Thanks to all those who have donated so far - we've now raised £525,000 - 70% of our target! Find out more, and donate to the 75 Appeal 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/heritage-fund #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 04/09/2026

Exclusive to our shop, The Rev. W. Awdry's Ffarquhar Branch Booklet is now back in stock! Inside, you'll find documents and pictures of everything you could ever need to make your own version of this historic layout. Get your copy 👉️ www.talyllynshop.co.uk/i_eshop?bi=T... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 03/09/2026

Heritage Weekend 2026 is not far away! Here are some of our favourite pictures from previous years' events Have you booked your tickets yet? 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/book-heritage 📸 Nathan Spence, Luke Ryan, Charlotte Williams #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 02/09/2026

Thursdays in September will alternate between our Premier Railway Experiences, and this is your last chance to travel on these this year! See Dates & Book for: The Slate Trail 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/experie... The Railway Adventurer 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/experie... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 01/09/2026

Hello Autumn. We've missed you. 📸 Luke Ryan, Nathan Spence #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 31/08/2026

And with that, our Pink Timetable running comes to an end. Our steam engines are put to rest in Pendre shed - but don’t worry! We’ll be keeping them busy with our three train Lilac timetable until the 1st of November 😊 📸 Jack Evans #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 31/08/2026

Where your email finds us this Bank Holiday Monday. #HeartofGold 📸 Nathan Spence

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 30/08/2026

The Quarryman's Caban at Abergynolwyn: The Home of Homemade. Apple Shortcake ✅️ Jammy Crumble ✅️ Homity Pie ✅️ Choux Buns ✅️ All this and more! Why not catch the train up the valley and experience these delicious treats for yourself? 😋 #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 29/08/2026

Tomorrow is our Annual Land Rover Rally at Tywyn Wharf Station! You can come along and see these historic vehicles for free - but why not book yourself an Explorer ticket and ride a steam train up the valley? Our Café is open from 8am 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/land-... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 28/08/2026

Not long until our annual Heritage Weekend returns on the 12th & 13th September! We've published the timetable below, but for more details, you can view the event page on our website. Everything you need to know 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/herit... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 28/08/2026

Mae Rheilffordd Talyllyn yn chwilio am ymgeisydd dwyieithog brwdfrydig a threfnus i ddatblygu a chyflwyno rhaglen o weithgareddau, digwyddiadau, prosiectau gwirfoddoli a gwaith ymgysylltu â’r gymuned, i bobl o bob oed. Ymunwch Â'n Tîm!👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/support/job-...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 28/08/2026

The Talyllyn Railway is seeking an enthusiastic and organised bilingual candidate to develop and deliver a programme of activities, events, volunteer projects and community engagement work, to people of all ages. Join our team!👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/support/job-...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 27/08/2026

This Throwback Thursday, we've dug out a very famous picture from the archives... Do you recognise it? 📸 TR Collection #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 26/08/2026

Our Sodor Summer Sale is almost over! All Bachmann Thomas & Friends 00 Gauge items are 10% off RRP until the 31st of August! View the sale here, and remember - we ship worldwide! 👉️ www.talyllynshop.co.uk/i_eshop?bi=T... #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 25/08/2026

Our friends at Dovetail Games gave us this teaser for some future Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor Add-Ons 👀 Who do we think these two could be? #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 25/08/2026

Last orders for that FRYday Feeling on the FISH ‘N’ CHIP FLYER! Travel in style on our historic steam train, and tuck into a scrumptious seaside classic on your return to Tywyn Wharf Station. Book Now 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/fish-n-chips #HeartofGold

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 25/08/2026

It's not just the steam engines that keep our railway running, we have many pieces of plant equipment that help to keep the wheels turning in many other ways - such as our trusty forklift. This machine joined the railway over 15 years ago, as a 2nd hand piece of kit, and has been invaluable in our

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 24/08/2026

Only a few tickets left for our last Photo CharTR of the year - it's looking quite full! Book for Vintage Van-Guard 👉️ www.talyllyn.co.uk/book-vanguard #HeartofGold