RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted May 1, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2023 This is a line I have wanted to visit for many years. Having the motorhome has allowed us to visit places a which are a bit further afield. Staying at a great site just a short walk from Tywyn station. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted May 1, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2023 We bought tickets for the day so we could get off the train to explore plus get chance to travel behind each of the two engines in steam, “Tom Rolt” and “Douglas”. Tip: we paid £50 for our two adult tickets as I rounded it up to include a donation, I also made it “Gift Aid”. When we presented our tickets via the phone, we got a £4.60 voucher to spend in one of the cafes. This meant we got a tea and a coffee for a quid. We started our journey at Tywyn Wharf Station. Saturday had been very nice weather but yesterday had started with rain but cleared up to be fine all day. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted May 1, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2023 Some detail shots of the locomotive. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted May 1, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2023 The train stops here for 25 mins which ensures the cafe is busy 😄 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted May 1, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2023 Got on the footplate 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted May 1, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2023 We got off at Dolgoch Station in order to see the waterfall which is just a short walk away. This also enabled us to then travel behind “Douglas” back up the line and then for the return trip to Tywnn. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Kirkham Posted May 1, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Adrian Stevenson said: The train stops here for 25 mins which ensures the cafe is busy 😄 For me, one of the top heritage railway experiences is sitting with a cup of tea on a bench at Abergynolwyn on a sunny day, watching the loco simmering. 6 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 1, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2023 I haven't been to the TR in far too long. Each of the Welsh NG lines has its own character, and the TR is rather soft and relaxed. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted May 1, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2023 A few shots of “Douglas”. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted May 1, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2023 A few detail pic and back to Tywnn Wharf. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted May 1, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2023 After another cup of tea and then we went around the narrow gauge museum. Lots of items on display. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted May 1, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2023 Some more of the exhibits. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted May 1, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2023 Got back to the camp site to find a seagull waiting for us. He had helped himself to the rubbish in the bin liner outside the van the night before and had come back for seconds 😁 Really enjoyable weekend and certainly worth another visit. Cheers, Ade. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to the TR 👍 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted May 8, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2023 Morning Adrian, We always enjoy our visits to the TR. Although I’ve been a member since the 1970’s I’ve always found it to be the friendliest of all preserved railways. Last year we stayed at a CL at Hendy, on the edge of Tywyn…. With its own halt. The site was good, including ehu, but you need blocks as it’s on a slope. Loads of space and very quiet. Ideal being so close to the railway. Other than the seagull, what was you site like? Loco no 5 seen from the bridge at Hendy Farm: Our pitch was huge, with a view of the distant mountains: As someone said, Abergynolwyn is a lovely place to sit and admire the engines: From the TR, we headed to Bewdley for the Severn Valley Railway, which we found to be very unfriendly. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted May 8, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2023 Hi Neal, sounds another good place to stay. We loved the site we stayed at. Very laid back lady owner. Rang up and made the booking, she didn’t want any money up front or any vehicle details, just name and phone number. Turned up and paid and she said park where ever you wish, but recommended the little paddock where we pitched up. We will certainly go back again. Cheers, Ade. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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