Spitfire flyover for Steam Gala this weekend
From Friday through to Sunday, visitors are expected to flood in from across the UK, with a spitfire flyover on Saturday set to be one of the most striking attractions for the weekend.
A free bus will link the main line trains to Raven Square every 30 minutes with a bus stop opposite the Tourist Information Centre.
There is also a Route-Master bus every hour from Raven Square to Llanfair Caereinion along with a minibus from Llanfair Caereinion to the Leisure Centre with the garden railway.
Tickets are all inclusive (except for the visiting engine rides) of all trains and activities and can be purchased online or on the day.
There is free entry to the site attractions at both ends of the line, but donations are accepted. Car parking is limited at Llanfair with extra parking at the Leisure Centre.
There is car parking on site at Welshpool Raven Square at £3 per day and there is also a free brochure to guide visitors around the event.
What trains are there?
There is an intensive timetable with The Earl, Zillertal and Premier (visiting engine from the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway) in steam. Other locos will be on static display at both Raven Square and Llanfair.
What is on at Llanfair Caereinion
Steam on the road
Steam traction and other vintage and heritage road vehicles including steam lorries and cars on display.
Classic vehicles
A range of classic cars from the fifties and sixties.
National cycle museum
Some amazing bikes from the past to the present.
Spitfire flypasts display
Spitfire flypast display on Saturday at 1440 at Llanfair Caereinion Station (subject to weather).
Llanfair Connections
Railway Museum telling the history of the line, working model rail layout (Biggles Bahn) and children’s activities.
Cloverland’s Model Car Museum
As featured on MyWelshpoolTV, Cloverland Model Car Museum with over 4,000 exhibits including Brum the yellow car (access via Llanfair Connections).
Garden Rail Exhibition
Amazing garden rail exhibition at Llanfair Caereinion Leisure Centre (separate event).
Sierra Leone stand
A stand promoting the Sierra Leone National Museum Railway assets and history.
Membership stand
Interested in becoming a member or volunteering? Visit the membership stand to find out more.
Gifts, Books, Food and drinks
Gift shop with book displays. Tearoom and hot food bar. Licenced bar on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am.
What’s on at Welshpool (Raven Square)
Model railways
Large display of model railways (various gauges) in the display sheds.
Classic cars
An array of classic cars from the Mid Wales Car Club on display.
Steam road vehicles
An army of small and miniature steam vehicles on display.
Loco display
Some of our static loco’s & rolling stock will be in the bay platform.
Membership stand
Interested in becoming a member or volunteering? Visit the membership stand to find out more.
Gifts, snacks and drinks
Snacks, hot and cold drinks in the gift shop.
Specialist ice creams
A quaint cycle ice cream wagon with a selection of interesting flavours on offer
Hardy’s Books
Extensive book stall with books to meet all tastes.
Full information, timetables and tickets are available on
the website at www.wllr.org.uk
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