News from January 2007

Jamie Owen's book - More Welsh Journeys

There are still signed copies available of Jamie Owen’s More Welsh Journeys

The book has a limited edition Talyllyn Railway jacket.

Price £19.99 plus £2.50 p & p. from the Railway Shop

Source: Talyllyn Railway: Latest News

Posted by Peter Bowyer on 24 January 2007

Extra train on 4th February

Trains will run on 4th February leaving Wharf at 11.00 and 2.15. There wil be full
refreshments available at Wharf, but there will be no refreshments available at Abergynolwyn. As well as being a public service, the
morning train will convey a group celebrating the 85th birthday of Dr Rowlands
whose grandfather was the guard on the Talyllyn Railway from the 1880s till
1928.

Source: Talyllyn Railway: Latest News

Posted by Peter Bowyer on 27 January 2007

N.G. replaces road haulage!

Bellair, Co Offaly, Eire has had a 3ft gauge railway for many years. Recently, it has been linked to the much larger Boora system via a new line involving a new bridge, level crossing and cutting.
This line has only been built to replace the road haulage which previously carried peat from Ballivor.
It’s great to see a 3ft gauge mineral line replacing lorries!

See the Bord na Mona gallery for photos.

Posted by Ted McAvoy on 12 January 2007

Moseley Railway Trust announces major fund-raising appeal

The Moseley Railway Trust is launching a major appeal to raise funds to implement its ambitious development plans for a railway and museum at Apedale, Staffordshire.

In 2006, the Moseley Railway Trust (MRT) reached agreement in 2006 to acquire land and buildings adjacent to the existing Apedale Heritage Centre, in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire. Planning permission has also been granted for what promises to be one of the most exciting development projects in the railway preservation world.

The MRT has a staged plan to develop the Apedale site; existing buildings will be converted to form workshops and amenity block. New buildings will form storage accommodation for the UK’s largest collection of narrow gauge locomotives & wagons. A major museum project is planned, which will allow a rotating display of artefacts and larger exhibits. This will fulfil a major educational and interpretative role for the Trust’s collections. A demonstration line will carry passengers, linking the existing Apedale site to the centre of the nearby Apedale country park.

Phil Robinson, MRT Chairman said “2006 was about laying the foundations for the Apedale development. Now we have to start laying real, concrete foundations. 2007 is the year when the real hard, physical work starts. We have a keen and willing volunteer labour force (although more are always welcome!). What is really needed now is funds and support”.

The MRT estimates that the complete Apedale project will cost of the order of £250,000. Donations are sought from organisations and individuals who may be able to assist – be it monetary or with materials, equipment or other tangible support.

The reward at the end of the project will be a major asset to UK railway preservation, to the local area, and to the celebration of UK industrial heritage in general.

The MRT will acknowledge all support which will be gratefully appreciated.

The MRT can be contacted at 11, Ashwood Road, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire SK12 2EL or visit www.mrt.org.uk

Source: Moseley Railway Trust – Latest News

Posted by Peter Bowyer on 25 January 2007