News from the Bala Lake Railway
At our model railway show in Bala today we proudly announced a new exclusive 009 model from Bachmann, 391-050Z Quarry Hunslet ‘George B’ in Dinorwic Midland Maroon livery. Following the previous success of ‘Holy War’ we expect this new model of ‘George B’ to be in great demand. Due early…
This August saw the launch of a brand-new way to experience the Bala Lake Railway – without even leaving your home! A detailed virtual recreation of our line has been released for Train Simulator Classic, bringing the sights and sounds of our heritage railway to life on your computer. The…
We have been advised by the organisers of the Bala Triathlon that the A494 will be closed on Sunday 7th September between 09:00 and 15:00 between the Leisure Centre at Bala, and Rhyd y Main on the Dolgellau side of Llanuwchllyn. Click here for more information regarding access to our…
Our trains will be running most days during September and if you live in North Wales you can travel for half price during the month, visit our Half price September page for details. Do check which days we are running on our Timetable page. Come along for a ride with…
Our trains will be running every day during July and August. Do come along for a ride with us and enjoy a trip alongside the largest natural lake in Wales.
The Bala Lake Railway Society is currently raising funds via it's "Presidents Appeal" to fund the purchase of signalling equipment which will be needed to upgrade our existing operation when the extension to Bala Town opens. To raise the profile of the appeal, on the evening of Sunday 20th July,…
Starting on 30th May and throughout June permanent residents of North Wales can travel at half the normal price on any of our steam trains. Click here to book your journey with us. O’r 30ain o Fai a gydol Mis Mehefin gall drigolion Gogledd Cymru deithio am hanner pris ar…
Our trains are now running most days during April, May and June apart from some Mondays and Fridays... Do check to see which trains will be in operation on the day that you plan to visit us...
We recently joined the Bluesky social media network and are posting an image from our photo archive there on most Thursdays. Click here to take a look.
Wishing all our friends and customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the staff and volunteers at the Bala Lake Railway. Dymunwn Nadolig Llawen iawn a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i’n holl ffrindiau a chwsmeriaid oddiwrth staff a gwirfoddolwyr Rheilffordd Llyn Tegid.
