Llechfan Garden Railway

01/09/2026

22/08/2026

Phone Box rebuild photos - courtesy of IoanCam, and a small few added into the mix on top.

Excellent work from the Talyllyn Young Members that gave their time helping to get this back into useable condition. It has been a joy to spend time revamping the exhibits and have somewhere so splendid to put them back on display.

Door can be unlocked for high days & holidays, but having a nose through the glass possible at any time.

22/08/2026

A fine selection of Steam Crane build photos - mostly from IoanCam, with a few of mine jumbled in randomly with erratic FB uploading. Am sure you will agree the Talyllyn Young Members that got involved with this have done a cracking job, rescuing the remnants from the hedgerow and repairing damage caused by heavy things dumped on it.

It was originally inspired when a driftwood boat-hatch was found on a river estuary walk, and the rest of the crane built from scrap parts underneath the hatch as a cab roof. Built by Peter Jones with help from Alan Walker of Triassic Models it stood over a pond as part of the Compton Down Railway. It was originally capable of pivoting, but have foregone that option in new Llechfan home so will be more stable in the presence of littler curious visitors. The crane jib indicator was a lovely new addition from Andrew Penny's amazing antiques emporium formally in Tywyn high street - a wonderful donation that has found its true destiny now!

20/08/2026

A good time seemingly had by all - good to see folk joining us. Consider these museums well & truly opened!

20/08/2026

An evening of two museums.

More photos will follow as sources can supply them - I didn't take many as too busy waffling at people, but am pleased to say that double museum opening went remarkably well. Huge thanks to Clan Coulls for their hugely appreciated words and eloquence, the newly YMG refurbed phone box & steam crane, along with the newly built Compton Down Railway Museum have been thoroughly celebrated.

20/08/2026

Commemorative issue of the Compton Bugle for all not able to join us last night - we were delighted to have a great turn-out, our thanks to all who came to help get good Things Done.

Photos will follow once the roving reporter turns up again..

14/08/2026

Meths fired locos - this includes you!!!

In all seriousness, we would like to draw the attention of anyone likely to run little steam engines at Llechfan to the existence of watering cans which should be refilled if you find 'em empty and put where you can reach them easily.. These are on standby in case of any problems, as the bank and general environs at Llechfan are remarkably tinder dry. Please do check before running anything.

11/08/2026

Tuesday Tinkerings - featuring the arrival of renovated donor building 'Barker Stores' - a self flat packed resin building given to us at Llangollen show by Anything Narrow Gauge that was reassembled, given a new paint-job and gained some innards with goods to display.

Further elements from the former Cadvan Tramway also getting some test fitting under the bridge.

11/08/2026

"Gather friends and enquire
of small trains propelled by fire' - Peter Jones

11/08/2026

It is a very great pleasure to announce a special evening to celebrate the rededication of the Phone Box Railway Museum, August 19th 2026.

In recent weeks, noble and hugely appreciated efforts have been given by the Talyllyn Young Members Group to renovate our Telephone Box Railway Museum. It will be a delight to welcome Izzy & Anthony Coulls back to Llechfan to rededicate the newly renovated K6 box.

As bonus features, we also enjoy the beautifully restored Steam Crane (another Young Members' Group rebuild) and reopen the newly built 16mm scale Compton Down Railway Museum.

Garden open from 6pm, opening ceremony will commence once everyone ready after their various Talyllyn volunteering day shifts.

Circuits open as always for 16mm Association members & Talyllyn volunteers to run their trains.