Thursday, May 29, 2008

2nd - Talyllyn





Pipping the Welsh Highland (C) by just 2% is the Talyllyn. It scores well throughout but is still 7% behind the winner (revealed later).
Kids facilities are pretty good - books/jigsaws in the cafe at Wharf plus a super slide (see image) and play area at Abergynolwyn. It runs a decent timetable for most of the year, has 7 steam locos, a decent run with nice views, good walks, a museum/cafe/shop complex at Wharf etc. I do think the essence of the place has altered recently - Wharf no longer has that special feel - and the engines are going through a repainting phase that will please some and horrify others...
But all in all it's a super railway and that's why it scores 71%. How could it improve - on board service is one...

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