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No.2 'Dolgoch' approaching Rhydyronen station on a photographic charter on the Talyllyn Railway. 11/10/2025

No.2 'Dolgoch' taking on water at its namesake station on a photographic charter on the Talyllyn Railway. 11/10/2025

The original water column at Dolgoch station on the Talyllyn Railway. 11/10/2025

No.2 'Dolgoch' approaching Ty Dwr water column on a photographic charter on the Talyllyn Railway. 11/10/2025

Photography special. 11/10/2025 @talyllyn.co.uk

A month on from #AwdryEx5 lets take a lookback on the event, featuring thoughts from staff, volunteers & the Awdry family in this new video on our YouTube channel.

While this may be the last one for a while, the Awdry Connection isn't going anywhere!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GtC...

I was commissioned to create this thumbnail artwork of Edward and the Thin Clergyman for Ethan's video celebrating the 80th anniversary of The Railway Series - check it out if you haven't already!

#TheRailwaySeries #RWSfanart

The Thin Clergyman's Engines - COMPLETE SCORE Check out Ethan's video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUOAlyPZw9k&t=7s I was recently commissioned to work on a special project in recognition of 80 years since the original publication of those

Nathan has now uploaded the full score of The Thin Clergyman's Engines to his soundcloud - check it out! soundcloud.com/n-ii-9678134...

Full behind the scenes video coming soon :)

Last, but not least...

Not many people can say they have changed the world through a bedtime story.

Thank you, Wilbert Awdry: for some of the greatest friends I have ever made - fictional and real.

The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum generously allowed me to get up close shots of the real Thin Clergyman's artifacts for his scenes dotted throughout the video.

I am really lucky and privileged to have been allowed to do this, so thank you to the museum curators and trustees for this opportunity.

Nathan S composed a SUBLIME soundtrack. I'm in awe every time I listen back to it. Nathan brought so much life and energy to the video, it really wouldn't be anything without his musical prowess. Please go and listen to his other music too!!! youtube.com/@Pogle/videos

@kumatajdg.bsky.social designed an amazing thumbnail - thank you :)

This video has been a labour of love since May 2024, and I'd like to thank everyone who has made it possible, starting with the voice cast: Nathan H, Butterflycoffe, Jamie P, TheBuriedTruck, 84F Studios, Steamteam3211, Halfbakedhex8, TheBluee2, Keikoandgilly, Stuart, Ariel, TheJamTram and Tom A!

'It wouldn't be a railway worth writing about if things always went to plan...'

Thanks to all who came to the premiere of 'The Thin Clergyman's Engines', celebrating 80 years of The Railway Series; it's been a long time coming.

If you've yet to see it, do so now!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUOA...

Starting in UNDER 30 MINUTES!!

YouTube video by Two Faced Twit Productions Sudrian Adventures: The Thin Clergyman's Engines

Edward, Gordon and Henry take a reluctant, but surprising trip down memory lane, as they celebrate a historic anniversary for their railway...

Marking 80 years of The Railway Series, 'The Thin Clergyman's Engines' premieres TONIGHT at 8pm BST!!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUOA...

This was supposed to be a countdown to 'something huge'; my apologies for forgetting the other days!

'An 80th anniversary only comes once...'

Five...

Awdry Extravaganza 5, 18th-20th July.

Simply unforgettable. Thanks to all involved.

Dear Friends,

This past weekend has been something rather special indeed. From all of us at the Talyllyn Railway we cannot thank you enough for coming to the Awdry Extravaganza 2025 - so many have travelled so very far to visit our little railway and we are so very grateful.

Talyllyn Railway volunteers Dan Long and Luke Ryan star in this week's episode of The Official Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast, "Thomas and The Fans of Sodor", talking about how the stories of the Skarloey Railway led them to discovering the Talyllyn...

An eightieth anniversary only comes once...

Soon :)

The Awdry Extravaganza 2025 celebrates the life and legacy of the Rev. W. Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and one of the earliest volunteers on the Talyllyn Railway.

This three-day event from the 18th to 20th July 2025 is the ultimate celebration of his most enduring creation.

We've got one final surprise for you this week - we're happy to announce The Awdry Auction in aid of The 75 Appeal, with bids going live NOW!

We have a total of 14 lots up for grabs with something in there for any fan of the Talyllyn & the Rev. W. Awdry's works:

Happy 80th to The Railway Series.

Whilst not ready for today, I can safely say I've never been more nervous making a video before. However, it is being made with the generous assistance of some wonderful people, and I couldn't be more grateful.

Watch this space, it's going to be quite special :)

Railway Series Weekend. 10/05/2025 @talyllyn.co.uk

Just 5 days until our "Rev W Awdry’s Railway Series Weekend!"

More information can be found on our website

👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/rws-w...

There's a little engine in the hills!

One of our guests from Sodor is out running in before the big weekend!

Have you bought your tickets yet?

👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/rws-w...

🕰️ ON THIS DAY - 160 YEARS AGO

On the 22nd April 1865 the North Wales Chronicle reported on the recent delivery of a new locomotive to the Talyllyn Railway, which was none other than No.1 'Talyllyn'.

A special illustration has been prepared to mark this anniversary...

He says hello @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social

and I quote:

"hello"

Tickets for The Rev W Awdry's Railway Series Weekend on the 10th & 11th May are now on sale!

You can find out more about what this special anniversary weekend entails on our website.

Book Now 👉
www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/rws-w...

The 'Thomas & Friends 80th Anniversary Exhibition' has opened in Japan!

You'll see some TR history as part of the display, showing historic photos that directly inspired those iconic illustrations in the Railway Series.

There is also some interpretation showcasing the Awdry Study in the Narrow...