The Llangollen and Corwen Railway will hold its "biggest and most ambitious event for several years" this weekend.

The railway's Branchline Gala takes place this weekend, between April 12 and 14, which will see four steam locomotives and two diesel trains in service.

The railway, which continues to make a recovery from the collapse of it’s PLC operating company in 2021, is also welcoming trains back to its brand new Corwen Station, which opened in June 2023.

More details on the event and advanced tickets can be purchased here 

The line has been closed over winter whilst track repairs have been completed inside Berwyn Tunnel.

Visitors can also enjoy a visit to our scenic countryside stations at Berwyn, Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog.

The tea rooms at Llangollen and Berwyn stations will be open all weekend. A café and real ale bar in a charming converted parcels van can also be enjoyed at Glyndyfrdwy station.

Organiser, Matthew Davies said: “Over winter, our staff and volunteers have been working flat-out to get the railway ready for 2024.

"We wanted to kick the season off in fine-style with the biggest event we have held since before the pandemic. Our Branchline Gala will see a packed timetable using our beautifully restored locomotives, carriages and wagons.

"Our 1930-built Great Western pannier tank No 7754 will be formally rededicated to traffic after a restoration that has taken nearly 20 years completed with volunteer labour. 

"We will also be welcoming our Great Western heavy freight locomotive No 3802 back in steam for the first time in two and a half years following comprehensive overhaul work."

Tom Taylor, Llangollen Railway Trust Manager added. “We’re so excited about showcasing how far our railway has come in just three years this weekend. Matt and the team have done a brilliant job planning this event. There has already been tremendous interest and we’ve sold more advanced tickets for it through our website than any other event in the railway’s recent history”.