Other links :-
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any responsibility for the availability nor content of web sites that are linked
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![]() Excellent video, with narrative, of the Railway and immediate area by member Paul Sherwood taken during June 2007. Includes a "trip down the line". |
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![]() Dyfi Eco Valley Partnership |
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Wales Holidays is one of the largest independent cottage holiday agencies in the UK and is the only one to let properties throughout all areas of Wales. Gwyliau Cymru yw'r unig asiant gwyliau hunan ddarparol yng Ngymru sydd yn cynnig llefydd led led y wlad. Mae ein safle gwe yn cynnwys dewis o tua 500 o fythynod a ffermdai ac rydym yn sicr bod rhywbeth yma at ddant pawb. Edrychwn ymlaen at gael eich helpu. |
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Awdry family home page Christopher is the son of the Rev. Wilbert Awdry, creator of 'Thomas the Tank Engine'.
The Bristol Aeroplane Company - and history of the company and the White family. The facts presented by the founder's family's website.
The Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway - There's nothing quite like a journey on a steam train, through the beautiful countryside of Cornwall.
Mervyn Axson's British Narrow Gauge Railways pages - historical information on narrow-gauge lines in the UK.
The Brit Valley Railway - a proposed narrow-gauge line in Dorset
The Cavan & Leitrim Railway at Dromod, Co. Leitrim
The Centre for Alternative Technology Natural, technological and human worlds combined.
Clocktower Models With an extensive range of Traditional Toys, Dolls Houses and Model Railways.
The Corris Craft Centre Corris Craft Centre, near Machynlleth in Mid Wales, has ten Craft workshops packed with unique hand crafted items for your home, garden and gifts for others. Talented craftspeople can be seen producing a range of quality items ranging from traditional, rustic and contemporary. Visitors to the Craft Centre will see the Craftspeople at work and can buy directly from them. The perfect place for very special, yet slightly unusual, items for your home and gifts for others. Also a great place for your Christmas shopping.
Corris Mine Explorers Explore a long
abandoned Welsh Slate Mine. Step back in time with Corris Mine Explorers in Mid
Wales as you explore the workings of an old Welsh Slate Mine.
Cumann
Traenach na Gaeltachta Láir (Central Gaeltacht Train Society), Fintown, Co. Donegal
Dyfi Discoveries sightseeing and wildlife boat trips in and around Aberdyfi.
Dulas Valley Hotel Set in magnificent landscaped grounds with a natural waterfall and woodlands, the Dulas Valley Hotel is a former Victorian vicarage.
The Escape at Pennal a magnificent Georgian Guest House / B&B of immense charm and character set in a peaceful location just outside the popular harbour village of Aberdovey.
Expo NG - The Greenwich and District Narrow Gauge Railway Society
Ffestiniog Railway - another of the Welsh narrow-gauge lines
Golden Valley Light Railway, at the Midland Railway Centre.
Glyn Valley Tramway Group, Close to the border with England, the narrow-gauge Glyn Valley Tramway served the Ceiriog Valley from 1873 until 1935.
Great Western Railway.com A must for anyone interested in the GWR (under construction)
Isle of Man Guide - Including information on the Steam Railway, Electric Railway (world's oldest tram cars in regular operation), Groudle Glen Railway and the Snaefell Mountain Railway.
Isle of Man - Transport Heritage - the various wonderful railways of the IOM
King Arthur's Labyrinth Underground Adventure. - An Underground Storytelling Adventure in Corris, near Machynlleth in Mid Wales. Sail underground, through the great waterfall, and deep inside the spectacular caverns of the Labyrinth and far back in time. Once inside the Labyrinth, your hooded boatman guides you through tunnels and vast caverns, whilst you enjoy tales of King Arthur and other ancient Welsh legends. Stories of dragons, of giants, of battles and many more are told, complete with dramatic scenes, sound and light effects. Cool when Hot and Dry when Wet, this is the perfect all-weather attraction.
Lynton & Barnstaple - Located in the South West of England, The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway was opened in 1898 and closed in 1935. Built to a track gauge of 1ft 11½in, it ran for a distance of 19½ miles linking the two North Devon towns from which it takes its name.
Lynton & Barnstaple - County Gate - Lynton & Barnstaple Exhibition Model Railway
Narrow Gauge Links from Boerries Burkhardt.
Narrow Gauge on the Net - American NG lines.
Narrow Gauge Pleasure - Excellent site by Nick Lewis devoted to The British Narrow Gauge Railways and what makes them worth visiting.
Nigel Bird Books - Looking for railway books, rare, out of print, secondhand or new then well worth a visit.
North Ings Farm Museum in Lincolnshire, home of the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum's Simplex locomotive Penelope.
The Old Rectory on the lake. The Old Rectory nestles on the south side of Cader Idris, in North Wales, and enjoys spectacular views across Tal-y-Llyn to the steep sided mountain opposite.
PegnSean.Net - Peg & Sean's Thomas the Tank pages - link takes you to Richard Greenhough's "Chattering Carriages" story.
Penmaendyfi - a sixteenth-century Welsh country mansion, 'plas'.
Penmaenbach - self catering accommodation offered on a working farm.
Penrhyn Railway Heritage Trust recently formed to restore and protect the Penrhyn Quarry Railway, probably the oldest 2 foot gauge railway in Wales.
Plas Dolguog Hotel. You can be sure of a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay at Plas Dolguog Hotel, Somewhere Special Since 1632...
P'tit train de la Haute Somme with thanks to David Blondin
The Plynlimon & Hafan Tramway in mid-Wales was a seven-and-a-quarter mile long, 2' 3" gauge railway, built to serve the lead mines and quarries in the hills east of Tal-y-bont near Aberystwyth. Web site maintained by Simon Robinson.
Puffing Billy Railway near Melbourne, Australia - twinned with the Talyllyn Railway
Rhowniar Country House Self Catering near Aberdovey
Schooltrips - Everything you need to plan a worthwhile and exciting educational visit.
The Slaters Arms - to where beer was once delivered by The Corris Railway. The pub has an extensive range of ales from The Celt Experience and other Welsh breweries. From August 2009 "The Slaters" will also have a nice selection of traditional welsh food, which will be served at lunch and in the evening.
Snowdonia Cottages - the very best in Self Catering Cottages, Holiday Caravans and quality Bed and Breakfast. It's a perfect relaxing Holiday all year round!.
Snowdonia Log Cabins - Backing onto the Cader Idris mountain range with the popular beaches of Fairbourne and Barmouth less than two miles away.
Stori
David Coleman -
Ailosod y trac
Nid cwympo mewn cariad gyda rheilffyrdd yn unig wnaeth David pan symudodd i
Gorris...
Beth yw eich hanes chi?
Ce's i fy ngeni yn Rhydychen yn fab i athro a nyrs. Roeddwn wedi symud o gwmpas tipyn yn blentyn - Sir Rhydychen, De Cymru a Essex - ond Machen, rhwng Casnewydd a Chaerffili yw gartref i mi. Wnes i gychwyn gweithio hefo 'Marconi' yn Chelmsford cyn symud i Gorris. Yno, wnes i gyfarfod a phriodi merch leol a dwi' dal yma. Mae gennym dri o blant - Dyfrig, Elin a Gerwyn. Mae gen i ddiddordeb mawr mewn rheilffyrdd Corris, tynnu lluniau a gwylio rygbi - mae'r plant i gyd yn
chwarae.
Am beth mae eich stori yn sôn?
Mae'r stori yn sôn amdana' i a fy nheulu, ond mae'r wraig yn addoli Elvis - mae'n gas gen i o.
The Talyllyn Railway - 2' 3" gauge - same as The Corris Railway. Runs from Tywyn to Nant Gwernol.
Ty'n y Berth Mountain Centres - Ty'n y Berth Mountain Centres are two Outdoor Education Centres near Corris, between Machynlleth and Dolgellau, in North Wales. Situated on the southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park, at the foot of Cadair Idris.
The Valley Connection (Web directory for Wales)
The Waldviertler Schmalspurbahnverein (Waldviertel narrow-gauge society) in Austria
Welsh Highland Railway at Porthmadog
The Welsh Highland Railway Project - the Ffestiniog-led project to re-open the WHR
The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway - Vintage trains, steam at work, restored period-style stations and magnificent countryside
Traintravelling.com - Train Travel News & Passenger Rail Travel Guides for Business Travel by Train & Leisure Rail Travel & Tours
Tudor House, Bell Busk, Nr. Malham, Yorkshire Dales. - Tudor House is a rather unusual Guest House as it is a former Victorian Railway Station close to the preserved railways of Bolton Abbey and Keighley and Worth Valley.
WEST WALES WEB - How to get there / Accommodation / Other places to visit and more .......
WINCILATE LIMITED- Based in Aberllefenni Slate Quarries, Wincilate Limited is a specialist supplier of all slate products for architectural, monumental, landscaping and civil engineering purposes. One of the slate quarries that were once served by the Corris Railway from around the 1850's - and is still operational today
WISDOM of the ANCIENTS - an exciting new visitor attraction that will be opening in Dolgellau, Snowdonia National Park, early in 2004.
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The Forestry Commission of Great Britain is the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. |
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Narrow-Gauge Heaven - The new version of Narrow Gauge Heaven (formerly Narrow Gauge on the web), a site dedicated to worldwide narrow gauge railways. |
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Covering Isle of Man transport and including the Steam
Railway, Electric Railway (world's oldest tram cars in regular
operation), Groudle Glen Railway and the Snaefell Mountain Railway. |
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The site is dedicated to Jack the Station Cat who is a black and white cat who lives in the stationmaster's office of Tails End Station. He is based on the real Jack who lived with his humans Alan and Rosemary Cliff in North Wales. |
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Penmaendyfi
- a sixteenth-century Welsh country mansion, 'plas'.

A big house for a family or group holiday. Ideal for walking, climbing,
cycling, fishing,
art. Visit Wales for golfing or exploring the lakes and hills of Snowdonia.
Penmaenbach - self catering accommodation offered on a working farm.
Gogarth
Hall Farm, 2.5 miles West of Pennal, offers various types of
accommodation, including Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering.

Daniel
& Sioned Oliver Dolffanog Fach Talyllyn Tywyn Gwynedd LL36 9AJ
01654 761235
e.mail:
welshretreat@hotmail.com

Tudor House, Bell
Busk, Nr. Malham, Yorkshire Dales.

With an extensive range of
Traditional Toys, Dolls Houses and Model Railways.
Dyfi Discoveries sightseeing and wildlife boat trips in and around Aberdyfi.
Tyn-Y-Ffridd Holiday
Cottages.
Set amongst some of the
most beautiful countryside in Wales, within site of Cadair Idris, the cottages
provide the perfect base for a holiday of adventure and relaxation.

The Old Rectory on
the lake. The Old Rectory nestles on the south side of Cader Idris, in North
Wales, and enjoys spectacular views across Tal-y-Llyn to the steep sided
mountain opposite.

Rhowniar Country House
Self Catering.
Large 1910 Grade II listed
self catering Country House ideal for groups and family holidays near Aberdovey
in Snowdonia - North Wales...

Dolserau Hall
Sitting in 5 acres of its own, well established gardens, Dolserau Hall is
half a mile from the nearest road (the lane that leads to our front drive
is actually over a mile long). Guests are always impressed by the splendid
isolation of this grand old house.

The Escape at Pennal
A magnificent Georgian Guest House / B&B of immense charm and character set in a
peaceful location just outside the popular harbour village of Aberdovey.