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A complete list of events for 2010 can be found HERE.

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER EVENTS 2010

• 3rd, 4th 5th September.
  Welshpool & Llanfair Railway - Annual Steam Gala
  Our Annual Steam Gala (3, 4 & 5 September) is a special weekend, with all of our working engines in steam. Our most intensive service of the year will operate over the Saturday and Sunday, with sales stands and extra attractions to help pass the time. The Saturday and Sunday also coincides with a "Garden Railways" exhibition nearby. The Preview and Preparation day is on Friday 3 September, with some extra trains in operation and a chance to observe the various activities required before the main event. Full Details HERE
  
  
  
  
• Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th September.
  Welsh Highland Railway (Caernarfon) - Super Power Weekend.
  Powerful Engines – Long Trains – Steep Gradients – BIG Spectacle!
  After a break of several years, the Super Power weekend returns to the Welsh Highland Railway.
  The WHR is home to several NG/G16 Garratt locomotives – the most powerful 2’ gauge locomotives in the world – including one currently under overhaul purchased for use on the WHR by Pete Waterman (click here for details).
  Once every now and then we really get to test them - and other large engines like the first ever Garratt, K1 - on some extraordinarily heavy loads. The Super Power weekend gives you the chance to witness this spectacle first hand. Other attractions in the past have included some ‘little and large’ combinations as other engines, including those from the Ffestiniog Railway, line up to play their part.

  This year is also first chance to see the long consists climb through the stunning scenery and steep gradients of the extension from Rhyd Ddu through Beddgelert and into the Aberglaslyn Pass – opened in 2009. Come and see the Rheilffordd Eryri at its best! Full Details HERE

  
  
• Thursdays 9th, 16th, 23rd September
  Talyllyn Railway - Victorian Train.
  The Talyllyn Railway is probably alone in still being able to run its complete original passenger train dating from the 1860s, and invites you to enjoy a Conducted Tour featuring this unique train, travelling in the original coaches behind an original locomotive.
  The train will depart from Tywyn Wharf Station at 11 a.m. It will make photographic stops, allow time for visiting a local hostelry for lunch or for forest walks or more photography as well as a visit to Pendre Works and other railway features. The return to Tywyn Wharf will be by 3.45 p.m. Full details HERE.
  
  
  
• Fridays 8th, Saturday 9th, Sunday 10th October.
  Ffestiniog Railway. - Vintage Weekend.
  A celebration of the FR's special heritage and a chance to see and experience the line's collection of vintage engines and stock; from more than a century and a half of history, it is all still running on its original railway. Always an unmissable event!
  Please contact us with any enquiries, by phone on 01766 516000 or by email at enquiries@festrail.co.uk. Full details HERE.
  
  
  
• October 24th - 30th
  Llanberis Lake Railway - Halloween Hunt.
  Dare you ride the ghostly train through the Witches Woods to seek out the spirits and the spooks?. Further details HERE.
  
  
  
• Thursday 28th - Friday 29th October
  Talyllyn Railway - Halloween Specials
  Fun for all the family on a spooky evening journey by steam train
  and Halloween feast. Join us for a fun spooky evening train ride along the Talyllyn Railway to the haunted woods at Dolgoch.
  All children get a spooky goody bag with activities and treats.Our train will return you to King's Licensed Café for a 2 course Halloween feast (vegetarian options included). Bring along your carved pumpkin lanterns - prizes given for our favourites. Fancy dress welcome - parents too!
  Advance booking is advised. Further details HERE.
  
  
  
• Saturday 30th October
  Talyllyn Railway - The Big Draw.
  Part of the Campaign for Drawing arrives at the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum as 'Draw Gear'! Children of all ages can take part. Little ones can have great fun colouring in one of our drawings or they can explore the museum for inspiration. All the pencils and crayons will be provided and our friendly artists will be on hand to lend a hand. The finished pictures will be displayed in the Museum. King's Licensed Cafe will be open all day selling refreshments and lunches for Big Drawers and their families. Further details HERE
  
  
  
  
• Saturday, 30th October 2010
  Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (Porthmadog) - Halloween.
  There’ll be spooky goings on as the good witch tries to stop the bad witch from taking over the railway. Dare you join the ghost train after dark to see who wins? This evening of entertainment includes food in the tea room. Further details HERE.
  
  
  
  The Great Little perfect gift!
  For just £10 bring a smile to every train enthusiast’s face! Buying the Great Little Trains of Wales Discount Card entitles the holder to 20% off one adult full round trip fare on normal timetabled trains on the participating Railways listed on the card- which is valid for one year from the first date of use (Terms & Conditions apply).
  We have also arranged discounts for Great Little Trains of Wales Card holders with selected accommodation providers close to many of our member railways! This makes the card a real bargain and the perfect present!
  More details HERE.
  

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