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News from The Talyllyn

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

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  1. lostlogin

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    I am sure this event will not be for everybody but looking at how busy it appeared to be, based on railways webcams, it seems to have been very popular a sector of the population.
     
    lostlogin, Jul 21, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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    Those who love Thomas often get marginalised but the Talyllyn is perhaps one of the few, if not the ONLY place where you can step into the books, as many of the illustrations for the Skarloey Railway stories were based on locations on this place.
    Many of us have gotten into preservation and volunteering because of these books, and some even found careers because they began writing and filming their own stories after being inspired.

    One aspect that shouldn't be overlooked is that this event has proven an immensely popular hit with those on the neuro diverse spectrum who find it a safe space; this weekend we heard stories of young people with communication disorders who had never spoken before coming here and opening up for the very first time, making friends and feeling included, and that is very much the heart of what the Talyllyn Railway is about.

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    Wagoniester, Jul 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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    Wasn't able to go, but my children and I have loved watching the various videos and live streams from this weekend.

    We're all looking forward to making our first visit to the railway when we go on holiday next week.
     
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    Wow, that is a photo and a half. Great effort in capturing that just goes to show the world what railway heritage is all about. Thanks for sharing that one
     
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    Some of my pics from over the weekend :D

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    UP13, Jul 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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    Looks like everybody has had a Great Time --- and plenty of youngsters, some of whom will be encountering real steam for the first time. I hope that the event will hook them into it for life !

    [I'm just old enough to remember Steam in BR days ... So, I probably first met steam at Bath Green Park, Bath Spa or Bristol Temple Meads.
    And it was many years later before I encountered the Great Little Trains of Wales]
     
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