Sixty years ago, on January 15 1965, the last steam train operated within the vast Penrhyn slate quarries in North Wales. That last train was operated by Avonside loco "Ogwen" - and the driver wrote his name and the date inside the cab to mark this end of an era. Since then, "Ogwen" has been […]

A family-focussed event, especially for the little ones. Spot the bears on the journey, solve a puzzle and win a prize. Kids with bears (or other furry friends) travel for free! Steam trains 1130 until 4pm every day, with standard fares charged.

One man's trash is another man's treasure! If you are looking for an excuse to get rid of things you no longer require, or want to come and sell your goods, we have the perfect event for you. The site will be open from 8.30am for set up and buyers can arrive from 9.00am. Cars […]

We commemorate and remember the role of our armed forces in making the world which we live in. There's something for everyone, old and young, the family group and the committed history buff. We'll have displays by First World War living history groups, with tours of the replica Trench. Steam trains will be operating from […]

A family-focussed event, especially for the little ones. Spot the bears on the journey, solve a puzzle and win a prize. Kids with bears (or other furry friends) travel for free! Steam trains 1130 until 4pm every day, with standard fares charged.