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St. David’s Day Running

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One of the original Loco's, No.2 'Dolgoch' crosses the viaduct which shares it's name. The loco has been in use since 1866 and is still used at the R
To celebrate St. David’s Day Talyllyn Railway will be running a special train with our vintage carriages, showing off part of our local heritage on this special day. As you travel, you can enjoy the beautiful rural scenery — especially around Rhydyronen Station, where daffodils are often in bloom for St David’s Day! Normal fares apply, so you can simply buy a regular ticket and join the celebration. The special Vintage Train departs Tywyn Wharf at 11am and 2:10pm
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Location:
Talyllyn Railway, Wharf Station, Neptune Road, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY
Telephone:
01654 710472
Email:
enquiries@talyllyn.co.uk
Website:
https://www.talyllyn.co.uk/

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Dates

  • 1st March 2026

Facilities

  • Accessibility Facilities
  • Business Facilities
  • Cater For Groups
  • Children Welcome
  • EV-Chargers (on site)
  • Hearing Accessibility Facilities
  • Mobility Accessibility Facilities
  • Pets Accepted
  • Visual Accessibility Facilities

Features

  • Dark Skies

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The train leaves the Irish Sea behind and starts the journey up the Fathew valley. Pic Lewis Maddox
Sea to Mountains
Tywyn
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The two original loco's 'Talyllyn' and 'Dolgoch' dating from 1865 and 1866, pull the original carriages up the valley towards Abergynolwyn. Pic Ralph
The Quarryman Train
Tywyn

About St. David’s Day Running

To celebrate St. David’s Day Talyllyn Railway will be running a special train with our vintage carriages, showing off part of our local heritage on this special day.

As you travel, you can enjoy the beautiful rural scenery — especially around Rhydyronen Station, where daffodils are often in bloom for St David’s Day!

Normal fares apply, so you can simply buy a regular ticket and join the celebration.

The special Vintage Train departs Tywyn Wharf at 11am and 2:10pm 

Loco No.4 'Edward Thomas' waits at Quarry Sidings to cross with another train. Pic Barbara Fuller
Waiting to Cross

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52.58367, -4.08884

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