Have-a-Go on the Talyllyn Railway

Live your childhood dream and get behind the controls of a coal fired steam locomotive on the Talyllyn Railway. You can also learn the skilled duties of firing a locomotive. A range of experiences run across the weekend. The popular Llechfan Garden Railway will be operating all weekend with specialist model railway traders also in attendance. On Saturday evening there is a special evening train and meal.

Events

Driving Experience*

Drive a carriage set form Tywyn Wharf - Brynglas, 4 available each day - take as many as you wish. 1 trip £70, 2 trips £130, 3 trips £190, 4 trips £250.

Firing Experience*

Two full line trips on the public service train: one observing, one firing. 2 available each day - £95.

Diesel Driver

'Turn up and go' -  short driving trips from Abergynolwyn - no need to book.

Evening Train footplate passes*

Travel on the footplate for one of 8 sections of the line £12 including travel on evening train on 4th July.

Evening Train

Enjoy an evening trip by train - all welcome.

Evening Meal & Bar

King's Bistro at Tywyn Wharf station will be open for evening meals. The bar is open to all, with real ales, wines & spirits.

Other experiences

If you would like to have a go at something else on the railway please ask and will try to arrange it!

Booking advised for experiences marked * book by email have-a-go [at] talyllyn [dot] co [dot] uk or call Simon on 07710834433.

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