What better way to wind down and relax after the frenetic feasting and partying over the Christmas period, than to take the train at a leisurely pace up the spectacular,snow covered, Valley of the River Dee whilst being served Mince Pies and Sherry (or lemonade if you are driving) as the scenery glides past your window. Then a leisurely stroll up the platform to the Cafe at Carrog and finally, back down the valley to Llangollen. A bit of time out in a truly magical place.

Price £12

If you feel the need to walk off some calories, leave the train at one of our stations, have a walk, take in the snowy scenery and breathe the clean cold air, then, invigorated, catch another train back.

Follow this link for a PDF version of our short walks leaflet.

Courtesy of George Jones - don’t forget - the weather is cold and it can be slippery underfoot

Stanier Class 5 Mixed Traffic Locomotive no 44806 on the Mince Pie Special train on 29th December 2009

Pictures - Mike Martin

Black 5 no 44806 on the first Mince Pie Specials - Boxing Day 2009.

Pictures - George Jones

Above: Left - Pannier Tank Loco No 6430 with the crew of the Mince Pie Special on 1st January 2010; Right - Mince pies and sherry on the train before departure anticipating  the snowy landscape further up the line

Photos - Eric Keen