Enthusiast Running Day at Cynheidre

The Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway will be holding a running day aimed at enthusiasts on Saturday 31st August. It is hoped to kick start the day with a demonstration freight train at 10.15am, before offering brake van rides with our popular Sentinel diesel loco and train rides behind our Netherlands railway class 600 between 10.45am and 4pm. Local celebrity shunter No. 08 795 will be posed outside for photography throughout the day and, subject to our restoration plans going to schedule, it is proposed to fire up the 08 for the first time in preservation at some point during the day. There will also be a real ale bar offering a selection of ales from the local Felinfoel Brewery.

Pictures of our event on Saturday 29th June 2019 (Courtesy of Phil Fitzsimmons)

We are actively extending the operational section of running line and it is hoped that a further new section will be in use today. The railway’s other rolling stock including Class 122 Diesel Unit No. 55019 will also be available to view and there will be access to the main stock sheds and Heritage centre. The nature trail and picnic areas will also be available with a guided walk at 11.30am The buffet car will be open for the sale of refreshments. Fares £4 Adult, £3 child/senior, £10 family (2 adults and 2 children). Tickets are all day rovers.

Full details, including an advance ticket purchase option, are available on the following web link https://www.llanellirailway.co.uk The railway is hoping to grow into a major tourist attraction for the Llanelli district and in order to reach our goals we need more volunteer help in all departments including operational, maintenance and restoration, and administration. If you could spare a few hours for what is a most enjoyable pastime and worthwhile cause do not hesitate to get in touch.

For more information or to volunteer please visit our website at https://www.llanellirailway.co.uk or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/llanellirailway