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	Llangollen tourist information
		Llangollen is an ancient market town nestling on the banks of the River Dee at the foot of the Berwyn Mountains.
		The Llangollen Railway is now a major tourist attraction, a preserved railway which runs from Llangollen to Carrog.
		Likewise the Llangollen Canal is a magnet for today's tourists, with canal trips to Valle Crucis Abbey, Elisegs Pillar, the Horseshoe falls and the spectacular Pontcysyllte Aqueduct built by Thomas Telford.
	www.walesdirectory.co.uk /Towns_in_Wales/Llangollen_Town.htm (580 words)

	Llangollen Cottage - Blossom Cottage Llangollen - UK Lodgings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Llangollen is a small town in the Welsh Borders, famous for the International Music Eisteddfod, or Festival, held in July each year.
		The town of Llangollen is located in the Dee Valley, in the north east of Wales, 13 miles south west of Wrexham and 10 miles to the east of Corwen.
		Llangollen is a very good base from which to explore North Wales, with the Horseshoe Pass, Offa's Dyke and the world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct nearby.
	www.milford.co.uk /wales/accom/r-l-6001.html (545 words)

	The Llangollen
		The line began as the Vale of Llangollen Railway, originally a spur from the Shrewsbury and Chester Railway at Ruabon to the town of Llangollen.
		The Llangollen and Corwen Railway was formed to continue the line along the Dee Valley to Corwen, a distance of nine miles and fifty chains.
		Llangollen town is at the junction of the A5 and A539.
	www.steamway.dircon.co.uk /Llang.html (462 words)

	BBC News \| WALES \| Llangollen trains steam into action
		The railway, which is a major tourist attraction for north east Wales is currently in the midst of a £365,000 overhaul.
		Dave Owen, Chief Engineer and Director of Llangollen Railway said: "Due to the age of the structure of the viaduct water was passing through and washing mortar out, so it was slowly becoming unsafe.
		The railway, which closed to passenger traffic in 1965 and to goods in 1968, was started up again in 1975 by a group of train enthusiasts.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/wales/1887778.stm (508 words)

	Llangollen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Llangollen (IPA: [ɬaŋ'ɡoɬɛn]) is a small town in Denbighshire, north-east Wales, situated on the River Dee and on the edge of the Berwyn mountains.
		Llangollen on River Dee is world famous for its white water Slalom canoeing and kayaking, being host to International and UK events.
		The canal is an important part of Llangollen's attraction as a holiday destination: a new marina, built at the end of the navigable section, allows more summer visitors to moor overnight in Llangollen; but the beauty of the canal, and the manoeuvres of the multi-coloured narrowboats are key attractions even for non-boaters.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Llangollen (1028 words)

	Llangollen Canal - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
		The river feeds the Llangollen canal and the fall of the canal from its source is one inch per mile.
		Near to the canal is the Llangollen Steam Railway.
		This railway was once part of the Ruabon to Barmouth line which closed to passenger traffic in 1965.
	www.joe.shakespeare.btinternet.co.uk /llangollen.htm (682 words)

	Llangollen Railway
		The Llangollen Railway operates throughout the year; at weekends and holiday times at the beginning and end of the year, and daily from May to October (inclusive).
		The Llangollen Railway route is divided into three sections: Llangollen to Berwyn; Berwyn to Glyndyfrdwy; and Glyndyfrdwy to Carrog, and the fare structure relates to the number of sections travelled.
		Llangollen is located at the junction of the A5 Corwen-Oswestry road and the A539 road from Ruthin.
	users.aol.com /walesrails/llang.htm (836 words)

	Llangollen, Wales - Eurapart Guide
		Home of the Ladies of Llangollen, two unconventional spinsters who eloped from Ireland to Llangollen, causing much scandal in the early part of the 19th century.
		Llangollen is an old market town, founded at a ford on the River Dee.
		The construction of Telford's London to Holyhead Trunk road, the canal and railway brought further prosperity to the town.
	www.eurapart.com /llan.html (979 words)

	Llangollen Railcar Group Homepage
		The railways were revolutionised by the introduction of the railcar, or diesel multiple unit, in the 1950s.
		We are mainly based at the Llangollen Railway, just South of Chester, where we currently have four of our Railcar sets in service.
		That railcars powered by petrol engines were in service in Britain's railways in 1903 and that one of these very early trains has recently been discovered converted into a holiday home.
	www.llangollenrailcars.com (440 words)

	BUSYBUS. Llangollen sightseeing Bus Tours from Chester.
		Up to the I9th century Llangollen town was located south-east of the bridge around Bridge Street and Church Street, and to the north-west around the old village green, which has now disappeared, but is remembered by such names as 'Green Lane; and 'Green Lodge' which still exist.
		Llangollen became important because of its prominent position on the main London to Holyhead coaching road which was improved by Thomas Telford from 1815 and continued for some 15 years.
		The old Water Mill opposite the Railway Station had already functioned for hundreds of years when a new Flannel Mill was erected at the north end of Church Street on a site later to be occupied by a tannery after the business had expanded and moved across the river to Lower Dee Mills.
	www.busybus.co.uk /llangollen.htm (1255 words)

	Llangollen Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Llangollen Railway is a preserved railway in Denbighshire, Wales, which runs from Llangollen to Carrog.
		The railway was originally opened in 1865, as a branch line off the Shrewsbury and Chester Railway at Ruabon, and by 1870 had extended to meet the Cambrian Railways at Barmouth.
		From Llangollen, the railway could be rebuilt to Corwen, or even back to Ruabon (connecting to the national rail network).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Llangollen_Railway (745 words)

	Plas yn Iâl (Yale House) : around the local area
		Llangollen is where the world comes to Wales and Wales welcomes the world.
		The Llangollen Railway runs on a section of the former Ruabon to Barmouth route in North Wales that was closed in the 1960s.
		Llangollen Wharf is one of the major attractions in the North Wales market town of Llangollen.
	www.yalehall.com /Local_area.htm (924 words)

	llangollen.org.uk - The official Llangollen web site - Llangollen, North Wales - Where Wales welcomes the World
		Llangollen nestles within the beautiful Dee Valley in the North East of Wales.
		Llangollen is an ancient market town situated on the banks of the beautiful River Dee under the watchful gaze of Dinas Bran Castle.
		Many of the towns other attractions are firmly rooted in the towns past such as the Llangollen Wharf, Plas Newydd, the home of the Ladies of Llangollen and Llangollen Railway.
	www.llangollen.org.uk (571 words)

	Gwili Railway Locomotives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The locomotive was placed in the care of the Caerphilly Railway Society, and worked at their Caerphilly Works Centre before being transferred to the Gwili Railway.
		Placed on loan to the national Museum of Wales, she was put in the care of the Vale of Neath Railway Society, and later sold to them.
		Transferred along with the rest of the vale of Neath stock to the Gwili Railway in 1994, she is currently in store and is viewed as a long-term restoration project.
	www.gwili-railway.co.uk /index7.htm (463 words)

	Llangollen Railway on AboutBritain.com
		Part of the Ruabon to Barmouth line, the Railway closed to passenger traffic in 1965, and to goods in 1968.
		Llangollen is on the A5, A539 and A542, and is well signposted from surrounding areas.
		There are two main car parks in Llangollen, one on the A539 around ¼ mile from the station, and one on Market St in the centre of town.
	www.aboutbritain.com /LlangollenRailway.htm (622 words)

	Llangollen Railway. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		One of the great advantages of travelling by 'herritage' DMU is the unique forward view for passengers, not available on any other type of train.
		A passing double-headed train consisting of BR Mk1 coaches is caught by the camera from the front of the DMU.
		The red tail lights are switched on ready for the return to Llangollen Station.
	www.geocities.com /transportpages14/llangollen/llangollen3.html (178 words)

	Llangollen Hotels, Hotels and Guest Houses in the UK. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Bridge End Hotel is ideally situated in the center of the historic town of Llangollen, with beautiful views of the 16th century Bridge (one of the \"Seven Wonders of Wales\"), and the River Dee.
		Greenbank is situated on the edge of the Berwyn Mountains at the centre of the Vale of Llangollen in the historic and famous town of Llangollen.
		Greenbank is a new edition to the thriving town of Llangollen and is an ideal venue to rest or enjoy some excellent food in a well thought out and restored old townhouse.
	www.where2stay.uk.net /viewlocation.php?location=Llangollen (1092 words)

	A short history
		The Flint and Deeside Preservation Society (later the Llangollen Railway Trust) was formed in July 1975 with the objective of reopening the 10 miles of line of the original Llangollen and Corwen Railway Company.The Society proceeded to reopen the line in stages commencing with Llangollen Station followed by the track and stations westward.
		The property was purchased by a life member of the Llangollen Railway Trust as his home and residence.The new owner commenced renovation works on the buildings.
		The group ‘Friends of Carrog’ was formed on 15/1/92 by members of the Llangollen Railway to ensure the protection and preservation of the original parts of the station and to oversee the reinstatement of the whole site as near as possible to the mid 1950s condition.
	home.clara.net /morton1/historyofcarrogstat.htm (646 words)

	Llangollen travel guide - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Llangollen is a small town and all the tourist attractions can be reached on foot.
		Every year Llangollen hosts an International Eisteddfod where people from all over the world take part in musical and dancing competitions.
		The Llangollen Steam Railway departs from the staion in the town.
	wikitravel.org /en/Llangollen (538 words)

	BBC News \| WALES \| Full steam ahead for railway restoration
		Restoration work on the Llangollen Railway is due to begin with the upgrading of the Berwyn Viaduct.
		The Llangollen Railway Trusts's appeal has raised £15,000 out of a target of £150,000.
		Frank Spence of the Llangollen Railway Trust said: "The work will see the viaduct return to it's former glory with the reinstatement of the platform extension.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/wales/1755932.stm (331 words)

	Welsh Icons - Llangollen
		Llangollen is a small town in Denbighshire, north Wales, famous for the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, the Llangollen Canal (whose Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is nearby), and the Llangollen Railway.
		To the south of the town is Plas Newydd ("New Place"), where the Ladies of Llangollen (Sarah Ponsonby and Eleanor Butler) lived.
		Three years later, there are still several establishments in Llangollen which continue to accept the Euro, but most have ceased to do so.
	www.welshicons.org.uk /html/llangollen.html (269 words)

	Llangollen Railway.
		In February 2004 we visited the Llangollen Railway for their Winter Diesel Gala.
		Everywhere on the Llangollen Railway there is something of interest.
		This 2 car unit was a recent restoration project, undertaken for the railway by colleagues at the Midland Railway Centre at Butterly.
	www.geocities.com /transportpages14/llangollen/llangollen1.html (348 words)

	Excursions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		, the Talyllyn Railway, the Severn Valley Railway and Midland Metro, the Welsh Highland Railway, the Snowdon Mountain Railway, the National Tramway Museum, the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway, the Wensleydale Railwayand the Nottingham Tramway and Nottinghm Transport Heritage Centre.
		The Bala Lake and Llangollen Railways and Llangollen
		Llangollen is both a scenic and historic town, with the river Dee cascading over falls, the historic Plas Newydd mansion, river and canal side walks, historic sites and all the bustle and attractions of a lively small town.
	www.altrincham-electric.org.uk /html/excursions.html (295 words)

	Skelmersdale Rambling Club - Llangollen
		Return to Llangollen is along the canal towpath, but if time and inclination permit we will climb again to cross the foot of Castel Dinas Bran hill and hopefully enjoy the view over the town.
		Llangollen is the sacred enclosure of St Collen, who made his name in the 7th century for dealing with fairies.
		The Llangollen Canal is a branch of the Shropshire Union Canal and was completed in 1805 by Thomas Telford.
	www.skemramblers.co.uk /src_cn03.htm (1235 words)

	Links - Rimutaka Incline Railway
		The railway is being built by the Ffestiniog Railway, with the first seven miles from Caernarfon to Waunfawr in operation, and much of the rest of the route under construction.
		The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway in North Devon, was one of the world’s most famous and picturesque 2-foot gauge railways, operating from 1898 until closure in 1935.
		The Rimutaka Incline Railway Heritage Trust was accepted as a member organisation of FRONZ in October 2003 and attended the recent KiwiTrax Conference held in Auckland over Queen's Birthday weekend, June 2004.
	www.rimutaka-incline-railway.org.nz /links.html (665 words)

	Welcome to Llangollen in Denbighshire North Wales
		In many ways it is best known for hosting the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod every July which brings in some 120,000 visitors and turns the town into a vibrant international stage.
		These included Lady Eleanor Butler and the Honourable Sarah Ponsonby, known as the 'Ladies of Llangollen' who were able to glower down on `this monstrous building' from their home Plas Newydd.
		Valle Crucis Abbey dating from the 13th century is 2 miles from Llangollen.
	www.llangollen.com (1456 words)

	2005 TRA DMU Event - Llangollen Railway
		The Railcar Association’s Tenth National DMU Convention, organised by Evan Green-Hughes, was held this year at the Llangollen Railway on 16/17 July 2005.
		Later on Saturday evening, a barbecue was organised by Elizabeth and Evan, assisted by Sue and Gwen from the Llangollen Railway on the station platform overlooking the River Dee.
		Although attendance by TRA delegates was poor the Railway was happy with the number of ordinary punters who made the trip to enjoy the weekend.
	www.railcar.co.uk /2005gala.htm (993 words)

	BBC - North East Wales - Llangollen e-cards and virtual tour
		Llangollen attracts thousands of people every year who come to see its bridge, abbey and castle ruins plus steam railway and much more.
		These e-cards provide a virtual tour of the Vale of Llangollen ending with a view from the castle...
		The ruins stand in the Vale of Llangollen at the entrance to the Horseshoe Pass
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/northeast/fun/galleries/llangollen.shtml (215 words)

	The Llangollen Railway - Wales' Scenic Preserved Railway
		The Llangollen Railway - Wales' Scenic Preserved Railway
		Tickets are £11 for all over the age of one year.
		Llangollen Railway Christmas Card This year's Christmas card, produced by local artist Neil Evans to help raise funds for the Railway, is now on sale at £2.50 for ten.
	www.llangollen-railway.co.uk (337 words)

	Llangollen in general - Review - Castles, Cats, Canals and Cybermen!
		Although Llangollen is small with a population of around 3000, there is plenty to do and lots of things to spend your money on.
		However, Llangollen doesn’t seem to have been tainted with any of the disadvantages of being a tourist town.
		Llangollen seems to retain the air of a serene village, but that is not to say it is boring.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /destinations-national/llangollen-in-general/384317 (1694 words)

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