Steaming up for half term
The Llangollen railway steamed up early this year to start its busy spring of activities.
With the Welsh schools on half term this week it meant the timetable had to be brought forward.
This weekend steam trains ran on the line from Llangollen to Corwen and will continue to do so every weekend until Easter.
Throughout this week there will be a an off-peak service provided by the heritage
diesel railcar.
Llangollen Railway’s Commercial Manager Liz McGuinness said: "Wintertime and the diesel car offer the best views of the line with the opportunity to see the way ahead when sitting behind the driver or the ‘where-you- have-been’ view in the rear coach."
"After plenty of trackside vegetation clearance work by volunteers during the closed season, the train will offer improved views of the Welsh countryside along the10-mile route through the Dee Valley as it gets ready to wake up for springtime."
He said the railcar service will continue on weekdays through to March 23.
"It is popular with groups of walkers keen to access the countryside at one or more of the intermediate stations at Berwyn, Glyndyfrdwy or Carrog. School parties can also be accommodated as an introduction to a journey by train for the younger generation who may not accustomed to rail travel."
During the spring there will be visits to the railway by Paddington Bear and Peppa Pig, a Mother's Day special and for the adults a real ale train and a new cocktail event.
There will also be the Spring Steam gala in April.
Full details can be found on the website at; www.llangollen-railway.co.uk.
