People will be able to gain an insight into working on the world's first preserved railway this weekend. Volunteers are invited to work on the Talyllyn Railway in roles including on the locomotives, ...

It was the world's first passenger-carrying narrow gauge railway, provided the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine and, this weekend, the Talyllyn Railway celebrates its 150th birthday. Built to ...

One of Wales' oldest steam railways has appealed for help from volunteers because of a drop in funds caused by falling passenger numbers. Talyllyn Railway in Gwynedd, which inspired the Thomas the ...

Traditionally the Great Little Trains of Wales relied on good old-fashioned Welsh coal to drive them through the mountains. But now Talyllyn Railway, the world’s oldest preserved railway, is ...

One of Wales's heritage steam railways has recreated its first journey – with the same engine and carriages that made the trip 150 years ago. Talyllyn Railway was built to carry slate, but today it ...

Two famous actors and a wedding party, assisted by nearly a dozen locomotives in steam, helped the world’s first passenger-carrying narrow gauge railway to celebrate its 150th anniversary at the ...

The popular Race the Train run event has returned after a two-year, pandemic-enforced absence, with nearly 1,000 runners taking part. Sign Up and be kept in the loop each and every day with our free ...

An enthusiast who volunteered for 50 years on the railway which inspired the Thomas the Tank Engine stories has had his ashes carried by steam train to a final resting place. John Slater, who died ...

Annual charity run asks runners to beat the train in 14 mile course to raise money for a children's charity Most people run for their train but runners are being asked to take part in an endurance ...