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More progress at Bala Station!

More progress at Bala Station!

Further progress was made this weekend with the installation of the boundary fence, which now marks the full curtilage of the new Bala…

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An exciting milestone for the project

An exciting milestone for the project

On Monday 11 May we took delivery of our first hardwood sleepers — the first physical materials for the extension into town. It’s…

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2026 – the year we finally put a spade in the ground and begin the construction of the extension of the railway into the town.

2026 – the year we finally put a spade in the ground and begin the construction of the extension of the railway into the town.

We are now in the final stages of meeting the planning permission conditions, with the first contract awarded for designing the embankment…

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Collaborative input produces prospectus for the Red Dragon Project

Collaborative input produces prospectus for the Red Dragon Project

It has been inspirational to work with an organisation who understand our strategic aims and want to support these.  Our thanks to Luke…

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Planning Conditions

Planning Conditions

A note from Julian Birley, Chairman and Trustee. It is now 12 months since the planning permission was granted for the extension of the…

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The Cabinet of Gwynedd County Council visit Bala

The Cabinet of Gwynedd County Council visit Bala

The Cabinet of Gwynedd County Council visited Bala yesterday to inspect and assess the progress of the extension of the Bala Lake Railway.…

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What Our Supporters Say

  • Good luck with your venture, we look forward to travelling with you! Pob lwc i chi.

    Steve Thomas

  • This has to be one of the most important railway projects since the rebuilding of the Welsh Highland Railway. Everyone must support it and donate NOW!

    Anonymous

  • Really exciting project which will make a difference to the local community and bring alive the heritage of the slate industry and its railways in Wales.

    Chrisi & Simon

  • Such a friendly railway that has the local and wider community at heart. Julian, Liz, Rob and all the people we met could not have been more enthusiastic and welcoming. A very worthy project.

    Jim, Kate, Cameron and Poppy

  • I have been meaning to donate since the excellent Winifred Gala last August so these two sleepers represent my arrears in monthly contribution! It's a really exciting project and I'm 100% behind it!

    Daniel Cartwright

  • Time to complete the original dream of the line promoters and get trains into Bala town.