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  1. Matt78 нравится сообщение alexl102 в теме The Gwili Railway thread.

    I know the income from Coach parties is a welcome one, but please can I urge you not to fall into the trap of another railway I'm aware of who appear to have largely sold their soul to Coach parties at the expense of walk-up and enthusiast...

    3 ноя 2026 в 18:56

  2. Matt78 ответил(а) в теме The Gwili Railway thread.

    correct

    2 ноя 2026 в 18:58

  3. Matt78 ответил(а) в теме The Gwili Railway thread.

    quote a few aspects, as follows - many of our passengers have said they would like a longer ride ; - for coach companies which is an increasing line of business for us there is the prospect of a “drop off, pick up” one way trip, - The GR as...

    2 ноя 2026 в 18:44

  4. Matt78 ответил(а) в теме The Gwili Railway thread.

    the track geometry will need to be realigned to allow operations north of Bridge 10 so therefore it’s likely that the line will not open fully until the rails reach Conwil. Danycoed would no longer be required so will be closed. We may retain...

    1 ноя 2026 в 19:22

  5. Matt78 нравится сообщение Tommy Williams в теме The Gwili Railway thread.

    Fantastic to see work beginning on extending! can I ask what the plan is for Danycoed going forwards? Will the loop be removed and the station closed when you reach Conwil? Is there also going to be propelling for passenger services past bridge...

    1 ноя 2026 в 19:17

  6. Matt78 добавил(а) вложение в тему The Gwili Railway thread.

    This is the focus of current work- Bridge 10, just off the end of the present line. The water level shot illustrates how the beams were originally further apart (broad gauge days) and the decking on top is not original. the beams have been...

    IMG_6640.jpeg IMG_6643.jpeg 1 ноя 2026 в 17:23

  7. Matt78 нравится сообщение Chris M Jones в теме The Gwili Railway thread.

    Well worth watching - covers the whole extension between Conwil and Danycoed.

    1 ноя 2026 в 10:49

  8. Matt78 ответил(а) в теме The Gwili Railway thread.

    [MEDIA]

    31 окт 2026 в 20:05

  9. Matt78 добавил(а) вложение в тему The Gwili Railway thread.

    Another milestone as road 2 work completed in the shed.

    a245ae7f-7abe-468c-8fae-37986824872c.jpeg 31 окт 2026 в 15:00

  10. Matt78 нравится сообщение Jark91 в теме The Gwili Railway thread.

    Good luck! It strikes me that it would definitely be a good idea to say how much you're looking to raise and to offer some kind of benefits tier for donations. And some additional info like what length the extension is and what the plans are for...

    31 окт 2026 в 14:59

  11. Matt78 нравится сообщение Chris M Jones в теме The Gwili Railway thread.

    DELIGHTED to hear and I am de Delighted to be able to be able to offer a small bit of financial support. I was lucky enough to be Nellie's driver on the day we completed the track across Llywfan river bridge, led by the inimitable Paul V....

    31 окт 2026 в 12:21

  12. Matt78 нравится сообщение The Dainton Banker в теме The Gwili Railway thread.

    Delighted to hear this and happy to contribute.

    31 окт 2026 в 07:49

  13. Matt78 ответил(а) в теме The Gwili Railway thread.

    We have launched an appeal for the Conwil extension. This has been boosted by a significant donation by a generous donor and an offer to match fund pound for pound anything raised through the appeal. link to Welsh Railway Trust Facebook page...

    30 окт 2026 в 18:37
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