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  1. 35B replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    I think each to their own is key here - what I get from @jamesd is a very clear sense of priorities that Gwili doesn't meet despite, to me, doesn't make sense. At the same radius, I'd seriously consider a day trip on its own merits but chacun a...

    Nov 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM

  2. 35B liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    i am slightly curious about this this point. Is it necessary for a railway to be surrounded by other attractions, or is it enough that the railway is an attraction in itself? I appreciate there is an element of each to their own.

    Nov 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM

  3. 35B replied to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Thank you for sharing - it's always interesting to understand how the necessary balances are struck

    Nov 5, 2026 at 8:35 PM

  4. 35B liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    It had been noticeable that since we started operating more GWR engines a few years ago there has been an upturn in “enthusiast” type visitors be they volunteers on other railways or more generally. However this still accounts for only a small...

    Nov 5, 2026 at 8:35 PM

  5. 35B liked thb17's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    I think you have to consider where the Gwili is. It is out on a limb in west wales and there are not a huge amount of enthusiasts queuing up to ride. From an enthusiasts perspective the railway is in a much better place now. They have a prairie,...

    Nov 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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