There is always something happening at the Great Little Trains
of Wales.
Here are just a few of the things that are going on in the near
future. For a complete list of events for 2008 please click HERE.
**Press Release**
The ‘Great Little Trains of Wales’ has
- quite literally - reached new heights, as members welcome ‘Snowdon
Mountain Railway’ to the family.
The GLTW is a very special way of seeing some of the best scenery
in the British Isles by narrow-gauge rail; and whilst members
share the charm of old-time steam trains, polished paintwork and
brass, each railway offers something very different to passengers.
The inclusion of ‘Snowdon Mountain Railway’ brings
the consortium to ten (see below for full list of members) and
adds further prestige to this already world-renowned brand.
…Amongst its members, GLTW boasts the oldest independent
railway company in the world, one of Europe’s most exciting
railway projects, and some of the most recognisable engines on
the planet – including enthusiasts’ favorite, ‘Russell’.
GLTW Secretary, Ray Reid said: “The Great Little Trains
of Wales was started in 1970 to encourage visitors to Wales in
general and the narrow gauge railways in particular.
“The addition of the Snowdon Mountain Railway, an established
major attraction, to the existing nine railways makes the GLTW
a more representative body and its Discount Card an even better
bargain.”
Based on Victorian engineering, ‘Snowdon Mountain Railway’
has been taking holiday makers up Snowdon, the highest mountain
in Wales and England (3560ft), for 112 years.
The railway is the only public ‘rack and pinion’ railway
In the United Kingdom, and with work soon to be completed on the
£9m Snowdon Summit Visitor Centre (Hafod Eryri), there has
never been a better time to see Wales at its best, by train.
A spokesperson for Snowdon Mountain Railway added: “Snowdon
Mountain Railway are thrilled to be a part of the Great Little
trains of Wales once again. Snowdon Mountain Railway are looking
forward to working with such a prestigious brand and all the people
associated with GLTW.”
*For more information contact Ray Reid on 01654 710472 or email
events@talyllyn.co.uk;
*Contact ‘Snowdon Mountain Railway’ on: 01286 873
472