Glyn Valley Tramway Trust

A "lost slice of heaven" in Chirk, North Wales
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[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

Not long now! We're so excited to be coming along this weekend! It's set to be a fantastic, jam packed event! Now for an important update; we'll be at Wharf Station instead of Abergynolwyn. So come see us there and find out what's the GVT has been up to these last few months! 😁

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

It's our 3rd day at the Talyllyn Railway's 75th Gala! We've had a fantasic time so far. So if you're in this corner of Wales, come see us and say hello! 😁

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

One day? Maybe!! Come see us at Wharf Station, 9-5 today and tomorrow! 😁

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

Day 1 at the Talyllyn Railway's 75th Gala! Come see us in the green shed at Wharf! 😁

[Talyllyn Railway @TalyllynRailway]

Our 75th Anniversary Gala this weekend will recreate some of our greatest hits, including:

On Friday, No.4 will pull the same train it did to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, whilst No.5 runs a shuttle service from Wharf to Brynglas reminiscent of the 1960's.

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

We're so excited to be heading to the Talyllyn Railway's 75th Gala in just over 2 weeks' time! We'll have a few items on display, and we'll be selling model kits to raise money for the tramway. A huge thank you to the Talyllyn for inviting us, we hope to see you there! 😁🚂🚃🚃

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

Out in warm spring sunshine, we're continuing work on the Tramway. We've moved most of our new rail down and stacked it neatly for future use along the Chirk Straight. This allowed us to add another track panel to the mainline and three panels to the siding! Points come next!

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

@TalyllynRailway I think we might stay independent if that's ok with you guys😅

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

Recently, in Wigan at C.J.S Heritage, one of our volunteers has been working on the body panels on the first of two coaches obtained from Somerset along with the Diesel. C.J.S Heritage Engineering will be re-gauging and installing air brake equipment to these coaches soon!

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

Last Friday, we got back to placing track panels to the south-side of Hand Lane bridge! Using one of our flat wagons, we moved two more track panels that were stored on top of the running line in the platform. Lots more updates coming soon! 😁 🚂🚃🚃

[DoubleM Models @DoublemModels]

That's us all set up for ally pally! Ive been telling everyone we're stand 76 but they've moved us to right by the entrance on stand 26!! Come say hi this weekend! We're raising money to help restore @The_GVT !! 😁

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

It's almost time for the London Festival, and the GVT Trust are so excited to say we're coming along! We'll have a small stand in the Grand Hall with some displays and models kits for sale to help fundraise for the restoration of the tramway! 😁🚂🚃🚃

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

More track is down at Chirk! Yesterday, our team of volunteers set to work laying more of the line, it's time to get ready for running trains! 😁

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

We're all excited to be heading back to Statfold! The trust stand will have some new displays, and once again, we will be selling DoubleM Models kits with the profits helping restore the Glyn Valley Tramway! Come talk to us about all that's happening at Chirk! 😁 🚂🚃🚃

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

The diesel has arrived safely at C.J.S Heritage Engineering Ltd, having being transported safely by TCs Haulage. CJS have already managed to start the loco, and have confirmed that the air system is working. Hopefully, work on regauging the locomotive will start soon!

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

Yesterday, the Trust's loyal team of volunteers made the long journey down to Somerset to collect some narrow gauge rolling stock and points! These will be at Chirk soon, but first, they will head to C.J.S Heritage engineering for re-gauging and restoration. 🚂🚃🚃

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

We had an amazing time at the C.J.S Heritage Open Day, there was all sorts on display, including our own Kerr Stuart replica 'Tattoo' locomotive, which was kindly donated to us by the Castro family. We'll share more info on it soon and on ways to help out in its construction!

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

If you can make it along this weekend, we've got a great event planned! Heritage bus trips, 6 traction engines, chassis cars, vintage motorcycles, three narrow gauge locos being restored, a showmans engine, and rolling stock soon to be sent off to the GVT! Come join us! 😁🚂🚃🚃

[Glyn Valley Tramway Trust @The_GVT]

Things are coming together for this weekend! If you're in the area, come see the GVT Trust and our engineering partners CJS Heritage Engineering this Saturday at Clarington Forge, Wigan, WN1 3BT.