Complete Collection - 2026 Brochure PUBLISHED

DEPARTS Saturday 8 August 2026 9 Days from £2095

ACTIVITY LEVEL HIGHLIGHTS ⭐ Enjoy a nostalgic journey through the Dee Valley on the Llangollen Railway ⭐ Step back in time at the Cambrian Heritage Railway ⭐ Ride behind steam on the charming Corris Railway ⭐ Steam on the Vale of Rheidol Railway, one of the Great Little Trains of Wales ⭐ Experience the Talyllyn Railway, the original preserved railway ⭐ Ascend to the summit of the Great Orme in a vintage tramcar ⭐ Experience the iconic Snowdon Mountain Railway ⭐ Steam into Snowdonia on the picturesque Welsh Highland Railway ⭐ Enjoy a narrow-gauge steam journey on the world-famous Ffestiniog Railway Also included in your Tour Fare: ⭐ 8 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal ⭐ Services of experienced Tour Manager FARES

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W elsh M ega S team Immerse yourself in the golden age of rail travel on this mega steam adventure to Wales with heritage and steam railway visits every day! Enjoy nostalgic journeys through spectacular scenery, picturesque valleys, and magnificent mountains including the iconic Snowdon Mountain Railway, the narrow-gauge Ffestiniog Railway, the original preserved railway at Talyllyn, and many more. DAY 1

stunning Southern Snowdonia from Tywyn to Nant Gwernol. (B,D) DAY 6 Today, we begin with a relaxing steam journey on the narrow-gauge Bala Lake Railway through the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. This afternoon, we transfer to Llandudno for a journey aboard a vintage tramcar to the summit of the Great Orme, offering magnificent views across the Irish Sea. After free time, we continue to the Celtic Royal Hotel where we check-in for our three-night stay and enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 7 After breakfast, we enjoy a heritage railway adventure on the iconic Snowdon Mountain Railway. After taking time for lunch, we enjoy a five-mile return steam train journey on the characterful Llanberis Lake Railway* running alongside Lake Padarn and providing stunning views of Snowdon. (B,D) *The Llanberis Lake Railway intend to operate a shorter passenger train service up to 01/11/2026. DAY 8 This morning, we board the magnificent Welsh Highland Railway at Caernarfon for a scenic, steam-hauled journey climbing into Snowdonia. On arrival in Porthmadog, we board the world famous Ffestiniog Railway following the path of the old slate trains through dense forests and past serene lakes. We return to Caernarfon by coach and enjoy our final evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 9 After breakfast, we bid farewell to Caernarfon and make our way to Bangor Station for our homeward journeys. (B) *Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

Journey from your home station to Chester and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Queen Hotel, our hotel for the next two nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together. (D) DAY 2 After breakfast this morning, our coach takes us to Llangollen Railway for a thrilling steam journey through the Dee Valley to Corwen where we enjoy free time to explore this delightful town. We continue to Oswestry to visit the Cambrian Heritage Railway including a nostalgic ride over the scenic route before returning to our hotel for our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 3 Today, we travel to Welshpool to board our vintage carriages and enjoy a delightful steam journey on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway negotiating the notoriously steep Golfa Bank. After taking time for lunch, we head into the hills to the charming Corris Railway for a gentle ride behind steam down the beautiful Dulas Valley before continuing to Aberystwyth where we check-in to the Marine Hotel for our three-night stay and enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 4 After breakfast this morning, we enjoy a steam journey on the Vale of Rheidol Railway to Devil’s Bridge travelling through the beautiful Rheidol Valley. The remainder of the day is at leisure in Aberystwyth to visit the railway museum, explore the town, or ride the cliff railway before reconvening in time for our evening meal. (B,D) DAY 5 This morning, we travel by rail to Fairbourne Railway for a miniature steam experience on this quirky railway that started as a 2ft-gauge horse drawn tramway. We continue to the Talyllyn Steam Railway, running for seven miles through

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£2,100

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£590

For further information and to book your place... Visit: www.railtrail.co.uk Call: 01538 382323 Email: enquiry@railtrail.co.uk HOTELS Queen Hotel, Chester Marine Hotel, Aberystwyth Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon £210 £5 discount for National Railcard Holders *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. Deposit

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