Llangollen Railway’s Santa Specials have officially sold out.

Running throughout December weekends, including on Christmas Eve, no tickets remain for the popular event.

The Santa Specials returned on Friday December 3 to take guests on a festive filled excursion from Llangollen to 'Lapland' - usually known as Carrog - whilst Santa visits every passenger with gifts for children during the journey.

As a result of the railway's annual appeal for new volunteers, healthy numbers have come forward to staff the Santa Specials and make them a success. 

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All the railway’s stations have been festively decorated with lights and trees, with visitors commenting on how atmospheric the railway feels at this time of year, especially when the lights are wreathed in steam whilst their train waits in the station. 

It comes after Llangollen Railway Trust Manager, Tom Taylor squashed talk of the Specials being cancelled due to a lack of volunteers. 

For those still hoping for a trip out to view Dee Valley scenery after Christmas indulgence, tickets are still available for the railway's Mince Pie Specials which will be running on December 27, 28 and 29 with trains departing Llangollen at 11am, 12.50pm and 1.10pm in which adults will receive a mince pie and festive tipple, with children enjoying a sweet treat and drink.

The Santa and Mince Pie specials conclude what has proven to be a very successful year for the railway after recent troubles.

Llangollen Railway Trust finance director and board member Phil Freeth said: “Results from 2022 have exceeded expectations and, despite long overdue investment in the railway’s track, coaching stock, and the engine shed and yard, our cash resources remain buoyant. Financially, we are in an incredibly strong position.

"Long may that continue after the challenges we have faced over the last couple of years.

"Looking ahead to 2023, we expect the challenging economic climate that the country faces will require us to continue to act cautiously, but we are already well-prepared for this and will start the year from a far stronger position than we have for many years”.

Tickets are still available for the Mince Pie specials at https://llangollen-railway.co.uk or purchased on the day.