Date: 03/01/2013

One of Wales' oldest steam railways has appealed for help from volunteers because of a drop in funds caused by falling passenger numbers. Talyllyn Railway in Gwynedd, which inspired the Thomas the Tank Engine author, was the world's first to be saved from closure by enthusiasts. But directors say even they are finding things difficult in the current economic climate.

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Steam railway asks for extra help

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One of Wales' oldest steam railways appeals for help from volunteers to meet a funding shortfall due to a drop in passenger numbers.

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Talyllyn Railway No 4 Edward Thomas stands at Nant Gwernol with a train in July 1992.
Location: Nant Gwernol
Company: Talyllyn Railway
22/07/1992 Ken Browne

A train for Abergynolwyn stands at Tywyn in July 1981. No 4 'Edward Thomas' is an 0-4-2ST built for the Corris Railway by Kerr Stewart & Co. in 1921. It was purchased by the Talyllyn Railway in 1951.
Location: Tywyn Wharf
Company: Talyllyn Railway
/07/1981 Colin Miller

Talyllyn locomotive No. 3 Sir Haydn takes water at Dolgoch station. This locomotive, and sister engine No.4, had originally worked on the Corris Railway but were bought by the Talyllyn to supplement the two original locos on the line.
Location: Dolgoch
Company: Talyllyn Railway
//1969 David Hindle