Talyllyn Railway

“My wife and I came during our honeymoon for a Slate Trail day, which was a full-day tour of the railroad with built-in photo opportunities, refreshments, and tours of the museum and locomotive sheds. Tour guides rode with us in each car to answer questions and tell the story of the railway. We finished with complementary cream tea at the wharf, where the museum's Awdry preservationist Luke was returning the original Thomas the Tank Engine models from an event at the Bluebell railway. He took the models out and let us see them up-close and personal. He, our guide Frank, and everyone at the railway was so kind and personable, in a way that was above and beyond and truly the finest museum/heritage rail experience we've ever had. There is no finer way to experience the Welsh countryside, and our day at the Talyllyn was the absolute highlight of our nearly two week UK trip. It's worth the trek!”

“I had a very special day out on the Talyllyn Railway, surely one of the best experiences of its kind in the UK. Every single volunteer and staff member I came across was warm and friendly, they all treated me like a friend. The guard was really kind in letting me jump on and off when I wanted. I think the whole offer - day long explorer pass, drinks voucher, stop off in Abergynolwyn - is exceptional value for money. I first visited in the 1970s and was delighted how timeless it felt to go back. I love the old school station sign fonts, the rainbows across the valley, the informality. So much is unchanged and lovingly preserved since I first visited. Thank you so much and congratulations to everyone involved.”

“Great way to see the Welsh countryside, nice steady pace, the smell of a stream train is magical, dog friendly although £5 for the dog bit of a rip off, but he enjoyed it, £26.30 for an adult travellers ticket, again a bit pricey but the running costs must be covered Open carriages are the best, but the covered ones are also good but probably better if weather is not so good. Everyone very friendly and helpful, lots of waving and smiling faces 30 min stop at one of the stations for refreshments , and toilet breaks , car park over the bridge, £2 for 4 hours enough time if you take the train and don't get off to visit the waterfalls.”