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Talyllyn Railway
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Location
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Place |
Mid-Wales
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Terminus |
Tywyn
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Commercial Operations
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Name |
Talyllyn Railway
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Built by |
The Aberdovey Slate Company Limited
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Guage |
2 ft 3 in (686 mm)
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Preserved Operations
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Owned by |
Talyllyn Railway Company
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Operated by |
Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society
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Stations |
7 (+ 5 halts)
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Length |
7¼ miles (11.67km)
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Guage |
2 ft 3 in (686 mm)
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Preserved era |
None
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Commercial History
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Opened |
1865
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Closed |
6 October,
1950
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Preservation History
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1951 |
Reopened
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1976 |
Extended to Nant Gwernol
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