News from May 2007

Fund raising train

On 21st April Steve Vince chartered a special train to celebrate his 50th birthday and to raise funds for a drinking water project in Uganda under the auspices of Tearfund, a
Christian relief organisation. Over £1500 was raised.
Thanks to Steve Vince, family and friends for the article and photos.


Larry Bridges, Sion Meredith (Tearfund representative), Steve Vince, Alison Vince
before departure from Wharf.


Guests at Abergynolwyn


Ready to leave Nant Gwernol

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Source: Talyllyn Railway: Latest News

Posted by Peter Bowyer on 1 May 2007

General Manager reaches end of the line and has to be rescued!

No. 2 had to be rescued today having blown a tube at Nant Gwernol. This was Larry Bridges’ first firing trip since becoming General Manager.
A
spokesman said "The two incidents are in no way connected".

Thanks to Ray Reid for the article.

Source: Talyllyn Railway: Latest News

Posted by Peter Bowyer on 1 May 2007

New DVD - Visit Wackelstein Austrian Narrow Gauge Railway

The first of a completely new series of DVDs about Austrian Narrow Gauge Railways has just arrvied from the Sony replication plant and will be released on 28 May 2007. Here’s a brief synopsis of the DVD.

Visit Wackelstein Austrian Narrow Gauge Railway: Join us for a visit to the historic Austrian narrow gauge railway of Wackelstein. Situated in the north of Austria near the Czech Republic border, the Wackelstein railway was driven through the granite plateau of the gently rolling hills of the Bohemian mountains. This popular tourist and rail enthusiast line features a variety of motive power including superb steam engines, some of which were originally built to operate in the Austrian Alps. Whether youre a rail enthusiast or not, the entertaining historic background information and insights into local industries and customs should make this a valuable film for anyone interested in visiting Austria.

Available from all good retailers (25% off at Amazon), or direct from Camrose Media, the retail price is £14.99 and more information may be found at www.CamroseMedia.com.

Camrose Media, Camrose House, 106 main Street, Pembroke SA71 4HN. Tel 01646 682329. Trade enquiries welcome.

Posted by Ian Smith on 9 May 2007

Wagon rebuild

Thanks to Ray Reid for these pictures showing the stages of the wagon rebuild at Pendre.  More …

Source: Talyllyn Railway: Latest News

Posted by Peter Bowyer on 18 May 2007

1950's headboard

The picture shows No. 2 at Wharf on 5th May.
The Headboard is thought to have adorned the front of some of the TRPS AGM specials of the 1950s.  More …

Source: Talyllyn Railway: Latest News

Posted by Peter Bowyer on 18 May 2007