As we get ready for Weekend 3 of our Santa Specials and our Siôn Corn Service this Friday, two of our quiet superstars have been working hard behind the scenes… Meet Alan Bignall and Dave King - long-standing volunteers and absolute legends at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway. Today they’ve been out in all weathers giving our carriages a deep clean, making sure everything is sparkling and ready for thousands of excited families heading to Lapland (Carrog). You’ll rarely see them on camera, but

🎄 Only a couple of sleeps to go until Christmas… but there’s no sleeping in at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway! While most of us were still fast asleep, our first steam crew of the day – Mark, Andy and Richard – were already hard at work from 5am, lovingly preparing the engine for another magical day on the line. That’s dedication, and it’s all part of making Christmas truly special here in the Dee Valley. Today we’re running three trains, and they’re all completely sold out – thank you to ev

4.6K views · 148 reactions | Steam trains are running at the Llangollen Railway today. Join us for a nostalgic trip in the sunshine! #northwales #northwales #llangollenrailway #llangollen #visitwales | Llangollen Railway | Facebook

Every train that runs on the Llangollen and Corwen Railway relies on teamwork, skill and dedication behind the scenes. Today, our Responsible Officer, Clive, takes us through his key duties and what it takes to keep our railway running safely and smoothly. From coordinating crews and overseeing operations to ensuring everything is ready for departure, the Responsible Officer’s role is vital to every successful service. 🎬 Watch the video to hear Clive explain what happens on a typical day and wh

🚂✨ Inspiring the Next Generation at Llangollen and Corwen Railway ✨🚂 Inspiring and mentoring the young people who help on the Llangollen and Corwen Railway is one of our absolute top priorities, and throughout this Santa season one person has gone above and beyond in making that happen – our regular Train Captain, Ross Beamer. Ross has been brilliant from start to finish, leading by example and ensuring our young volunteers are supported, encouraged and given the confidence to shine. From dail

4.4K views · 30 reactions | Begin your volunteer experience with Llangollen & Corwen Railway. You don't have to be available every week, a couple of days a month would be fantastic. We have many roles available, both customer facing and behind the scenes. Take a look at our website for more information and complete an application form. www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/volunteering #heritagerailway #llangollenrailway #volunteering #JoinOurTeam | Llangollen Railway | Facebook

🌼🚂 Snowdrops, History and a Very Special Announcement 🚂🌼 Today, Alastair, Hazel, Dave, Tracy, Oliver and members of the Berwyn Station team gathered at Llantysilio Church, surrounded by snowdrops, to announce plans for a very special event on Tuesday 2 June. The date marks 150 years since the death of Charles Frederick Beyer, celebrated locomotive designer, co-founder of Beyer, Peacock and Company, co-founder of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, philanthropist, and one of the most sig

🎅🚂 Three Sold-Out Santa Specials and Counting 🚂🎅 What a day it’s been on the Llangollen and Corwen Railway. Today we’ve run three completely sold-out Santa Specials, with hundreds of happy passengers making the magical journey from Llangollen to Lapland. We caught up with super volunteer Jeanette Brierley, who introduces some of the highlights from this very special final Sunday of Santa Specials. Smiles, laughter, Christmas music and plenty of festive magic from start to finish. Our Santa S