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News from The Talyllyn

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by ellisteph12, Jan 10, 2014.

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  1. johnofwessex

    johnofwessex Resident of Nat Pres

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    From the past - they found some track which still had the railhead!

     
    johnofwessex, May 20, 2026
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    The Talyllyn Railway has announced that all trains are to be diesel-hauled to start the week due to the tinder-dry conditions.

    Steam trains that were planned to depart Tywyn Wharf on the 20th, 21st and 22nd July 2026 will now be replaced by a diesel locomotive.

    The railway is following advice from Tywyn Fire Brigade to avoid operating steam engines.
     
    brennan, Jul 21, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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    I. Cooper, Jul 21, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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    Lovely (imagine fitting the Cameras of the day in the cab).
    I've always wondered what the two brass fittings on the front of the running boards were. I assume they were lubricators, and they were in use at the time judging by the steam coming out.
     
    Bikermike, Jul 22, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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    Can you run gravity trains on the Tallyllyn? Ultimate fire-risk reduction...
     
    Bikermike, Jul 23, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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    Pre WW2 you could hire a slate wagon that was attached to the train to Abergynolwyn and and after the last train had departed head off back down the line to Towyn - as it then was.

    BUT the Tallylyn was not designed for gravity working and there is a bit of uphill - I forget where where the mirth seekers had to get out and push
     
    johnofwessex, Jul 23, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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    The uphill section in the down direction is between Tynllwyn Hen and just north of Rhydyronen. Not a great distance, but enough. Part of Pendre is also uphill in that direction.
     
    Wagoniester, Jul 23, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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