Press Releases

From the Press Officer : John Simms 
John Simms, CRS, 42 Bluebell Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3XQ
E-mail : press@corris.co.uk / Phone: +44 (0)1823 323106

  (Please click on the date to view press releases).

11th August 2010	Is this the biggest collecting box in Wales?
18th July 2010	Pub which once had its beer delivered by narrow gauge train re-opens its lunchtime doors over august bank holiday.
12th July 2010	Corris school is venue once again for Corris Railway’s Model Railway and Toy Exhibition.
12th July 2010	Free travel for children with favourite bear or circus animal at Corris Railway Family Weekend.
1st June 2010	Free travel on the Corris Railway for fathers of all ages on June 20th.
12th May 2010	Corris Railway concept coaches help fund southern extension.
16th April 2010	Re-enactment of first preservation era train marks a quarter of a century of Corris Railway progress.
12th April 2010	Slate mining around Corris - The present reveals the past
3rd March 2010	Corris Railway's New Volunteers Day
16th February 2010	Tender accepted for construction of boiler for new Corris Railway steam locomotive
18th December 2009	Busy weekend of Santa Train operations completes Corris Railway’s anniversary year.
5th December 2009	Corris Railway Santa trains and two new books about the Corris complete the 150th Anniversary year.
2nd November 2009	Engineering drawings are now complete for next steam locomotive for revival of Corris Railway.
6th October 2009	Corris Railway carries increased number of passengers in 2009. Corris Railway Appoints New Guards.
10th August 2009	Corris Railway Model Railway and Toy Exhibition moves to new venue for August Bank Holiday weekend.
13th July 2009	If you go down to the Corris Railway... Teddy Bears Weekend August 1st and 2nd.
13th July 2009	Les Barker and Graham Larkbey to perform joint gig in Mid-Wales
7th June 2009	Midsummer Modellers Day at Maespoeth Junction
12th May 2009	Warm weather and plenty of passengers greet opening of Corris Railway Carriage Shed and launch of Southern Extension Appeal.
4th May 2009	May 9th marks official opening of new carriage shed and launch of southern extension appeal as the Corris Railway continues to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
4th May 2009	Popular children’s author’s story brought to life on the Corris Railway.
31st March 2009	Horse demonstration freight trains part of the Corris Railway Easter operations.
25th March 2009	S4C filming brings unexpected beginning to Corris Railway’s 150th anniversary year.
5th March 2009	Maespoeth Midsummer Modelling Day June 21st.
11th November 2008	More rail purchased for Corris Railway extension plans as parts for new carriages are also constructed.
24th October 2008	"Engineering drawings and limited edition print help progress with new steam engine for Corris Railway"
21st August 2008	"Continuing progress towards Corris 150...."
18th August 2008	New enamel badge to raise funds for “FALCON” Locomotive Fund.
7th July 2008	If you go down to the Corris Railway on August 2nd and 3rd prepare for a big surprise….
19th May 2008	Corris Railway Society’s Annual Model Railway and Toy Exhibition.
15th May 2008	Corris Railway begins tracklaying as Maespoeth carriage shed approaches completion.
9th May 2008	Falcon Locomotive (No. 10) - The next steam locomotive
23rd August 2005	Tattoo Locomotive (No. 7) - First Official Passenger Service
11th April 2005	"TATTOO" Locomotive project progress.
1st December 2004	Planning permissions, Tattoo Locomotive (No. 7) & New bogie carriage (No. 22).
12th June 2003	STEAM WEEKENDS ON THE CORRIS RAILWAY DURING JUNE
12th March 2003	STEAM SPECIALS MARK RAILWAY’S RE-OPENING
15th January 2003	Railway has best year since 1930 !
4th November 2002	"TATTOO" Locomotive project progress.
22nd March 2002	"Hugh Goes Sliding" by Christopher Awdry, illustrated by Jonathan Clay.
7th March 2002	Corris Railway - Recent Events & Progress
9th August 2001	Corris Railway Book Launch
30th May 2001	'The Corris Railway "Tattoo" Locomotive Project'
29th May 2001	Review of recent events including land purchases, Vice President appointments, Dulas model and informal H.M.R.I. visit.
June 2000	Corris regeneration gathers pace
December 1999	New Corris steam locomotive takes shape