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  1. Matt78 replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    the track geometry will need to be realigned to allow operations north of Bridge 10 so therefore it’s likely that the line will not open fully until the rails reach Conwil. Danycoed would no longer be required so will be closed. We may retain...

    Nov 1, 2026 at 7:22 PM

  2. Matt78 liked Tommy Williams's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Fantastic to see work beginning on extending! can I ask what the plan is for Danycoed going forwards? Will the loop be removed and the station closed when you reach Conwil? Is there also going to be propelling for passenger services past bridge...

    Nov 1, 2026 at 7:17 PM

  3. Matt78 attached a file to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    This is the focus of current work- Bridge 10, just off the end of the present line. The water level shot illustrates how the beams were originally further apart (broad gauge days) and the decking on top is not original. the beams have been...

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  4. Matt78 liked Chris M Jones's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Well worth watching - covers the whole extension between Conwil and Danycoed.

    Nov 1, 2026 at 10:49 AM

  5. Matt78 replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

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    Oct 31, 2026 at 8:05 PM

  6. Matt78 attached a file to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Another milestone as road 2 work completed in the shed.

    a245ae7f-7abe-468c-8fae-37986824872c.jpeg Oct 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM

  7. Matt78 liked Jark91's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Good luck! It strikes me that it would definitely be a good idea to say how much you're looking to raise and to offer some kind of benefits tier for donations. And some additional info like what length the extension is and what the plans are for...

    Oct 31, 2026 at 2:59 PM

  8. Matt78 liked Chris M Jones's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    DELIGHTED to hear and I am de Delighted to be able to be able to offer a small bit of financial support. I was lucky enough to be Nellie's driver on the day we completed the track across Llywfan river bridge, led by the inimitable Paul V....

    Oct 31, 2026 at 12:21 PM

  9. Matt78 liked The Dainton Banker's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Delighted to hear this and happy to contribute.

    Oct 31, 2026 at 7:49 AM

  10. Matt78 replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    We have launched an appeal for the Conwil extension. This has been boosted by a significant donation by a generous donor and an offer to match fund pound for pound anything raised through the appeal. link to Welsh Railway Trust Facebook page...

    Oct 30, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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