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A post card from the Talyllyn Railway

A post card from the Talyllyn Railway
We are here today at the terminus of the line at Nant Gwenol near Abergynolwyn, Wales. We have climbed a somewhat narrow torturous path to get here, albeit in a most beautiful wooded valley awash with a wonderful river full of waterfalls. In the last few moments the heavens have opened up and now we have heavy rain showers as we see the train arrive and then depart.

This is another narrow 2ft 3”gauge Welsh railway line running 7.25 (12km) miles from the seaside resort of Tywyn through the picturesque Fathew Valley to this point. The round trip takes 2.5 hours.

The railway was original built to furnish the nearby slate quarries around 1840-1864 but in 1866 it also took passengers and freight. It has six steam locomotives and four diesels. We see here ‘Douglas’, built in 1918. From 1921 until 1945 it worked at the RAF railway at Calshot Spit, Southampton.

Enjoy full screen.

More info: www.talyllyn.co.uk

Micky Mike, Gabi Lombardo, Colin Ashcroft, Andrea Ertl and 18 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club has replied
Yes, these small railways are most interesting and attractive. Alas, a little expensive for the poor pensioner maybe :) This trip was £25 but that being said i am sure it was worth the experience.
Little Douglas sure had his job cut out.

Best Wishes. Herb
18 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
A very nice post card from the Talyllyn Railway Herb,looks a beautiful little railway love it.
Have a good weekend.
Gordon
18 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club has replied
A very nice line indeed going through wonderful wild countryside. Glad you liked it.

Cheers mate. Herb
18 months ago.
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
a lovely little train!!
18 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club has replied
Thanks Gabi. Yes- a delight to see and listen.

Cheers. Herb
18 months ago.

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