A PREMIER Meirionnydd tourist attraction has lost their general manager.

Last week, the Talyllyn Railway announced that current manager, Tracey Parkinson, will be leaving on 7 July to take up the position of general manager of the East Lancashire Railway.

During her time on the Talyllyn Tracey has spearheaded many developments and innovations on the Railway, according to a Talyllyn spokesperson.

News of her impending departure has been greeted with regret on the Railway, but also wishing her well for the future after she took up her role with the railway in February 2016.

Commenting on Tracey’s appointment to her new role David Ventry, chairman of the Talyllyn Railway Company, said: “We are sad to see Tracey leave after her time with us.

“She has brought a fresh perspective on many aspects of the work here and will leave the Railway in a much improved situation.

“However, more than that Tracey has won a place in people’s hearts and we will miss her as a person, for her warmth and enthusiasm, her willingness to get stuck in to even the most menial chore and her ability to listen and make people feel valued.

“These are qualities I have no doubt will serve her well at the East Lancashire Railway and I am sure she will be a great success there.

Tracey herself said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Talyllyn and we have made positive steps to strengthen the sustainability of the Railway, with growth in passenger numbers and revenue. I am confident that the team here will continue in this way and deliver the very best for the Railway.”

Read the full story in this week’s Meirionnydd edition of the Cambrian News