From the 10th to the 12th of April, the Llangollen and Corwen Railway is hosting its Branch Line Gala.

Tickets have now gone on sale for the three-day event.

The Gala features an intensive timetable and an exciting locomotive line-up.

Visiting locomotives for the gala include Great Western Railway Small Prairie No 4555, with a second visitor to be announced in the next week.

The visitors will join resident locomotives 2-8-0 “Heavy Freight” locomotive No 3802, GWR Pannier Tank No 7754 and Class 14 D9525 in the final running days of its visit.

Tickets will allow unlimited travel, allowing passengers to hop off anytime, and brake van rides will also be available.

Tickets can be bought for the number of days visitors would like to spend at the railway, with one day costing £36, two days costing £65 and three days costing £86 for adults.

During the event, there will be free heritage bus service shuttles running, shed tours and station stalls.

On Saturday, Chris Greve will be performing at the Llangollen marquee from 7 pm until 11 pm.

Further information on tickets and the gala can be found on their website.

“Branch line galas are all about atmosphere, variety and running trains the way they were meant to be run, and that is exactly what we are planning for April 2026. With an outstanding mix of Great Western steam, visiting diesel power and intensive services along the full length of the line, this gala will showcase the Llangollen and Corwen Railway at its very best. I have been involved with our railway from a very early age, and I am delighted to be so heavily involved in this amazing showcase for our railway.

“The final running days of Class 14 D9525 make this event particularly special, and we are delighted to be welcoming the 1924-built Small Prairie No 4555 back to the Dee Valley for the first time in more than sixty years. With its strong links to Machynlleth and Pwllheli on the Cambrian Coast, it feels entirely at home in North Wales.

“Importantly, we want this to be an event that families can enjoy together, with children’s tickets available from just £6 and unlimited train travel included, making it great value for a full day out. Add in brake van rides, live music, heritage buses, shed tours and great food and drink across the railway, and there will be something for everyone, whether you are a dedicated enthusiast or visiting for the first time.”

Iain Ross, Event Organiser for the Branch Line Gala