Narrow Gauge Railway Museum 2025

Tells the story of narrow gauge railways in the British Isles with exhibits including locomotives, rolling stock, track, signals, posters and tickets. Home to a recreation of the Rev W Awdry's study, where he wrote the Railway Series of books featuring the famous blue tank engine.

Contacts

Operator: Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Trust

Address: Wharf Station Tywyn Gwynedd LL36 9EY

  • Telephone: 01654 710 472
  • Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
  • Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

Daily 20-28 Feb; Apr-2 Nov. Visit website or facebook for more details.

Travel

  • By Bus: various
  • By Rail: Tywyn / 300 yards

Facilities

  • Refreshments
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Full disabled access

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The museum holds an important collection of over 1000 artefacts relating to Narrow Gauge Railways in the British Isles, throughout a period spanning some 200 years.

The collection ranges from complete locomotives to smaller pieces such as paperwork, signalling equipment and tickets.

As such, it is a unique and comprehensive record of these fascinating railways, nearly 90 of which are represented in the collection.

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