A railway in Tywyn has added to its assets with the purchase of a house important to its history.

The Talyllyn Railway has announced the purchase of a house originally built for the railway’s former general manager, Edward Thomas.

Following on from the purchase of The Orchard site next to the yard at Tywyn Pendre earlier this year, Trefri, adjacent to Tywyn Wharf station, was another property the railway has long had an interest.

The house is a five-bedroom mock-Tudor house built around 1908 with a large garden adjoining Wharf station.

The final use for the property has yet to be determined, but the favoured option is for volunteer accommodation or office space.

In the short-term the intention is to rent out the property while plans are drawn up and the necessary financing obtained for its future use.

The acquisition of the property will also enable the creation of a safe pathway across the tracks at Tywyn Wharf for use when major events are being held, while the grounds could also be used for various special occasions.

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