Heritage Railway

Talyllyn looks to the future with major developments

MAJOR development and building works are planned for the Talyllyn Railway in the coming few years, with the first phase of the proposals set to commence this November.

As part of its plan to remove the original Victorian-era coaches from regular passenger service (thereby preserving the materials and frames that remain on them) a new shed – which will be termed the Heritage Shed – is set to be constructed at Tywyn Wharf station, with the foundations due to be laid this winter

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