The Gwili Railway thread

I’ll leave it to the new owners to advise

 

Unfortunately Olwen was always further down the list with both Haulwen and TVR28 ahead in the queue both of which are much more suited to hauling 5 car sets over 4 miles.

regards

Matt

 

Completely understandable. Want to buy an unmodified Hall? * ducks *

 

It's a blue route!

 

I guess even 3829 after those two?

Cheers tom

 

Work starts on the new platform one at Abergwili Junction.

regards

Matt

 

Santa in full swing and the concrete pour starts for the platform.

 

Work continues on the platform

 

The wall starts to rise.

 

Hi Matt, what facilities do you hope to have open at Abergwili in time for the new season? It was interesting seeing the progress throughout this year but you all have a big task on your hands!

cheers
Tom

 

Afternoon Tom

the cafe and toilets are due to be functional for Easter, these are the facilities moved from Bronwydd last spring. We also hope to have the Dan Do shed open to the public during the year with various displays; as well as the new platform one. We won’t have a proper station building just yet so the booking office/shop will be in the form of a portable cabin for now.

regards

Matt

 

Hi matt,

On Facebook there is news of a new donation of track! To be ear marked for abergwili? Will this free some up for future expansion?

Tom

 

hi Tom

likely that the track components will be used for sidings at Abergwili. We have a reasonable stock of rail for any future extensions and repairs and renewals thanks to a few recent acquisitions.

regards

Matt

 

Wall continues to rise, although work will now slow until the new year.

Regards

Matt

 

Abergwili Junction still only accessible by car?

 

It is at the moment, although this will be rectified by the start of the 2024 running season.

 

Tempted to visit then. last time I went to the Gwili Railway was 1997 when I was a small-ish boy. Depends what engine is deployed though.

 

Not yet in a position to confirm the final loco line up for 2024, but hopefully will be able to soon.

regards

Matt

 

We finished the season yesterday in typical weather but with a sparkle of colour….

Overall it’s been a very good year down in west wales with the main highlight being the opening of the new car park. So far it has proved its worth with the better access and spacious parking making for a busier year.

Lots planned in 2024 as we seek to commission the second platform at Abergwili plus open the “Dan Do” carriage shed. Numerous rolling stock projects ongoing so without making any predictions we can keep these pages updated.

wishing all the good readers of NatPres a happy and prosperous new year,

regards

Matt

 

Amazing what you’ve accomplished this year. I really hope I can squeeze in a visit this year.