Llechfan Garden Railway

13/09/2026

When having no real plan comes together perfectly. A gap in the weather and a general gap in assorted calendars sees like minded folk of all ages banding together to run small trains, talk about small trains and look at everyone else's small trains. New purchases tested and old faithfuls given some fresh air, we even saw some sunshine... just about perfect.

06/09/2026

Some phone-camera fuzziness from our stint in the naughty corner at Llanfair show, with door-top layout 'Pen-Y-Drws' and a selection of veritable engines from our collection to spark memory and conversations. Good to speak to many good people, it was a great atmosphere and an excellent show.

01/09/2026

22/08/2026

Phone Box rebuild photos - courtesy of IoanCam, and a small few added into the mix on top.

Excellent work from the Talyllyn Young Members that gave their time helping to get this back into useable condition. It has been a joy to spend time revamping the exhibits and have somewhere so splendid to put them back on display.

Door can be unlocked for high days & holidays, but having a nose through the glass possible at any time.

22/08/2026

A fine selection of Steam Crane build photos - mostly from IoanCam, with a few of mine jumbled in randomly with erratic FB uploading. Am sure you will agree the Talyllyn Young Members that got involved with this have done a cracking job, rescuing the remnants from the hedgerow and repairing damage caused by heavy things dumped on it.

It was originally inspired when a driftwood boat-hatch was found on a river estuary walk, and the rest of the crane built from scrap parts underneath the hatch as a cab roof. Built by Peter Jones with help from Alan Walker of Triassic Models it stood over a pond as part of the Compton Down Railway. It was originally capable of pivoting, but have foregone that option in new Llechfan home so will be more stable in the presence of littler curious visitors. The crane jib indicator was a lovely new addition from Andrew Penny's amazing antiques emporium formally in Tywyn high street - a wonderful donation that has found its true destiny now!

20/08/2026

A good time seemingly had by all - good to see folk joining us. Consider these museums well & truly opened!

20/08/2026

An evening of two museums.

More photos will follow as sources can supply them - I didn't take many as too busy waffling at people, but am pleased to say that double museum opening went remarkably well. Huge thanks to Clan Coulls for their hugely appreciated words and eloquence, the newly YMG refurbed phone box & steam crane, along with the newly built Compton Down Railway Museum have been thoroughly celebrated.

20/08/2026

Commemorative issue of the Compton Bugle for all not able to join us last night - we were delighted to have a great turn-out, our thanks to all who came to help get good Things Done.

Photos will follow once the roving reporter turns up again..

14/08/2026

Meths fired locos - this includes you!!!

In all seriousness, we would like to draw the attention of anyone likely to run little steam engines at Llechfan to the existence of watering cans which should be refilled if you find 'em empty and put where you can reach them easily.. These are on standby in case of any problems, as the bank and general environs at Llechfan are remarkably tinder dry. Please do check before running anything.