Santa Special trains
Join us for our Santa Special trains this December. Click here for details and online booking.
Category: News
News from the Bala Lake Railway
Trains during October
Our trains are now running on Saturday, Sunday and Thursday during October. We are also open for the whole of the Autumn half-term week at the end of the month. Do check which days we are running on our Timetable page. Come along for a ride with us and enjoy…
Special Model Show Announcement
At our model railway show in Bala today we proudly announced a new exclusive 009 model from Bachmann, 391-050Z Quarry Hunslet ‘George B’ in Dinorwic Midland Maroon livery. Following the previous success of ‘Holy War’ we expect this new model of ‘George B’ to be in great demand. Due early…
Bala Lake Railway Goes Virtual!
This August saw the launch of a brand-new way to experience the Bala Lake Railway – without even leaving your home! A detailed virtual recreation of our line has been released for Train Simulator Classic, bringing the sights and sounds of our heritage railway to life on your computer. The…
Road closure on Sunday 7th September
We have been advised by the organisers of the Bala Triathlon that the A494 will be closed on Sunday 7th September between 09:00 and 15:00 between the Leisure Centre at Bala, and Rhyd y Main on the Dolgellau side of Llanuwchllyn. Click here for more information regarding access to our…
Trains during September
Our trains will be running most days during September and if you live in North Wales you can travel for half price during the month, visit our Half price September page for details. Do check which days we are running on our Timetable page. Come along for a ride with…
Trains during July and August
Our trains will be running every day during July and August. Do come along for a ride with us and enjoy a trip alongside the largest natural lake in Wales.
The Pump Trolley Challenge
The Bala Lake Railway Society is currently raising funds via it's "Presidents Appeal" to fund the purchase of signalling equipment which will be needed to upgrade our existing operation when the extension to Bala Town opens. To raise the profile of the appeal, on the evening of Sunday 20th July,…
Discounted travel for locals
Starting on 30th May and throughout June permanent residents of North Wales can travel at half the normal price on any of our steam trains. Click here to book your journey with us. O’r 30ain o Fai a gydol Mis Mehefin gall drigolion Gogledd Cymru deithio am hanner pris ar…
Train Services
Our trains are now running most days during April, May and June apart from some Mondays and Fridays... Do check to see which trains will be in operation on the day that you plan to visit us...