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Brains, Steam and Speed

13/5/2014

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Bryn Eglwys slate quarry on the Talyllyn Railway

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain, in part, due to an accident of geology. All the essential materials could be found together, unlike in other counties with advanced scientific and technical abilities. The pioneers of modern industry combined these essential raw materials with their inventiveness to produce prosperity. The Industrial Revolution only thrived because of railways, enabling the rapid, low-cost movement of materials, people and finished goods between manufacturers and markets. It was this combination of Brains, Steam and Speed that supercharged the Industrial Revolution and made Britain the workshop of the world.

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Opening day for the Talyllyn Railway, 14 May 1951

For 63 years, the industrial heritage and history of steam locomotion has been preserved and celebrated by the Talyllyn Railway. Slate from Snowdonia clad the roofs of the world. Where dusty stone-laden wagons once trundled and clattered, visitors from every continent now delight in the glorious landscape of North Wales.

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Steam amidst the beautiful countryside of North Wales

Happy 63rd anniversary to the Talyllyn Railway. Thank you for preserving, cherishing and sharing our steam heritage.

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