23rd - 25th August 2025
This year’s gala will showcase all three of our operational locomotives, joined by two visiting engines that worked in the historic Dinorwic Quarry.
We’re delighted to welcome the recently restored Bagnall locomotive ‘Sybil’ from the West Lancashire Railway, alongside the Quarry Hunslet ‘Velinheli/Felinheli’ from the Ffestiniog Railway. This marks the first time these two locomotives have been seen together in Wales since James Evans purchased both from the Dinorwic Quarry before it closed in 1968.
In addition we will be welcoming back 'Chaloner' who was built in 1877 at De Winton's Union Works in Caernarfon and is an example of their distinctive vertical-boilered design which was used widely in the North Wales slate industry.
There will be plenty of chances to ride behind all of these locomotives, with our intensive Pink Timetable in operation throughout the event.
We'll also be running some freight services between Llanuwchlyn and Llangower using slate wagons from our extensive historic collection. At Llangower, we will be undertaking a special shunting manoeuvre to allow two passengers trains to pass while the freight is also at the station.
You can download a full timetable for the weekend including locomotive allocations and freight service times by clicking here.
The features for the 2025 August gala will include the following:
- All available locos in steam
- Frequent passenger services
- Demonstration freight trains
- Some trains double-headed
- New miniature railway in operation at Llanuwchllyn
- Heritage bus services running between Bala station and the town
- Click here to download the Gala Bus Timetable
See our gallery pages for more pictures from previous years events.
Rover Tickets
These can be purchased using the buttons below. To find out more about how Rover tickets work, please see our Rover FAQ. Normal single and return tickets are also available for all services during the gala weekend.
| One Day Ticket | Extra Day(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | £30 | £15 | |
| Concession | £28 | £14 | |
| Child | £12 | £6 | |
| BLRS Adult Member | £15 | £10 | |
| BLRS Child Member | £8 | £6 |
BLRS Members should contact the railway to obtain a discount code to claim the members price.