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BunnyEaster Bunnies - Easter Sunday, April 12th


Win a prize in our engine shed Easter Egg hunt. Rufus the Rabbit will be travelling on the train, and he may have a few mini eggs to give away. But he‘s a naughty rabbit sometimes, and the guard may have to keep him in order!

Spirit of The Welsh Highland / Yma o HydBaldwin
May Bank Holiday Weekend, May 2nd, 3rd & 4th


We‘ll be recreating the original Welsh Highland Railway of the 1920s and 1930s with the return of a Baldwin 4-6-0PT locomotive to the line for the first time in over 70 years.

 


 

Teddy BearsTeddy Bears' Picnic - May 30th & 31st

Children go FREE if they bring a teddy bear to the railway. See if you can spot the bears hiding the Big Shed and win a prize.

Watch out for Biggles the mischievous bear, who‘ll be riding on the train.



Welsh Dragons - July 18th & 19th The Dragon

The friendly red dragons are taking over the Engine Sheds for the weekend.

But they‘re shy animals sometimes, see if you can find them and win a prize!


 
 
CambrianSummer Steam Spectacular - July 18th to September 4th

Steam trains are running every day through the holidays. Join us for a ride through the Snowdonia countryside, as well as chance to visit the engine sheds. Our regular steam locomotives may be joined by a surprise visitor.

There‘s a double steam spectacular from the end of July when steam trains return to the Cambrian Coast main line between Machynlleth, Barmouth & Porthmadog. Passengers on "The Cambrian" can also get a third off a ride on the Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog). Simply come to our shop and show your ticket from the main line train.

 

Jack the Station Cat

Jack the Station Cat Book Signing
August Bank Holiday Weekend, 30th & 31st

Children‘s author Alan Cliff will be at Porthmadog (WHR) station signing copies of his new books about the adventures of Jack, the friendly station cat, who lives at Tails End station.

 

The Spooky Tunnel!Hallowe'en - October 31st

Join us for some spooky goings on in the Russell Tea Room after nightfall as our resident witch cooks up a brew or two.

Come to the Russell Tea Rooms between 18.00 and 19.00 before joining a special evening train (If you are brave enough!).

Ystafell Te Russell Tearoom Tel:01766 514040