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  • Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather

    Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced temporary changes to its services this week following forecasts of extreme temperatures across North Wales. Following discussions between the railway’s operations, engineering and safety teams, the decision has been taken to cancel Heritage Railcar services scheduled for Thursday and Friday. The railway has stressed that the decision has…

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  • Railway Gears Up for Biggest Ever Classic Transport Weekend

    Railway Gears Up for Biggest Ever Classic Transport Weekend

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is preparing for its biggest ever Classic Transport Weekend on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, with close to 400 classic vehicles set to descend on Glyndyfrdwy Station for what promises to be one of the largest heritage transport gatherings in North Wales. Visitors can expect an extraordinary display of…

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  • Boris Johnson predicts “glorious future” for Llangollen Railway

    Boris Johnson predicts “glorious future” for Llangollen Railway

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    Gareth Evans

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    Prime minister Boris Johnson said in Parliament today that the Llangollen Railway (LR) has “a glorious future ahead.” It came on the same day the railway announced its Covid-19 appeal had received approximately £75,000 in share purchases and donations, helping to secure its future. Mr Johnson’s statement came after the LR’s local Westminster representative, Simon…

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  • SOS: Llangollen Railway warns it’s at risk of closure

    SOS: Llangollen Railway warns it’s at risk of closure

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    Gareth Evans

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    The Llangollen Railway (LR) has warned it is at risk of closure due to the Coronavirus crisis – unless it urgently receives donations from its supporters. Appealing to well-wishers, LR general manager Liz McGuinness said: “Forty-five years of endeavour in rebuilding the railway as a tourist attraction is under threat. Yes, the railway is closed…

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  • BREAKING: Llangollen 37 sold to boden

    BREAKING: Llangollen 37 sold to boden

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    Gareth Evans

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    Llangollen Diesel Group (LDG) has announced that its Class 37 No. 37240 has been sold to Neil Boden at Boden Rail Engineering Ltd. A full overhaul and potential mainline return are planned. The locomotive left Llangollen earlier today (December 17) and is headed for Nottingham Eastcroft depot. LDG said is a statement: “While we are…

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