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Trains run on the Talyllyn Railway in Wales for the first time since preservation, making it the first railway in the world to be operated by volunteers.
The preserved Talyllyn Railway in Wales reopens under volunteer operation, pioneering the heritage railway movement.
The Talyllyn Railway in Wales was preserved by a dedicated group of enthusiasts after years of neglect.
Volunteers restored track, carriages, and infrastructure to reopen the line on May 14, 1951.
It became the first railway in the world run entirely by volunteers, setting a model for heritage preservation.
The success of the reopening inspired similar volunteer-led railway projects across the UK and beyond.
Today, the Talyllyn Railway operates as a living museum and popular tourist attraction along scenic narrow-gauge tracks.
1951
Talyllyn Railway
Wales