点评:I visit a large number of heritage railways and, while the staff and volunteers are always friendly and helpful, occasionally you visit a railway where the volunteers genuinely make the experience special. I’m pleased to say that the Gwili Railway is one of these.
All the volunteers we met were lovely, warm and friendly and, most importantly, engaging. This seems to come from the genuine enthusiasm they have for working at, and being a part of, the Gwili Railway.
We were entitled to a discount on the fare, but having seen the normal ticket price and then experienced not only the train ride but the whole experience, I can say that the fare is well worth the money.
We were there for a little over two hours, which included the train ride, following the river at a leisurely pace, and a stop at Danycoed, where we explored the exhibits and museum and enjoyed tea and cake. There is also a miniature railway and a play area for children.
There is an interesting collection of locomotives and rolling stock, and being pulled through the beautiful Welsh countryside by a locomotive in London Transport livery was both unexpected and wonderfully surreal.
The railway is obviously still developing, with a lot of work being undertaken, but this adds to the sense that you are seeing something that is continuing to grow.
It was a great day out for me as a railway enthusiast, and for my wife, who particularly loved the views and countryside.
A big thank you to all the volunteers, especially Simon, the Guard, who I hope is pleased that this isn’t a review for Trevor!
翻译:我参观过很多遗产铁路线。虽然那里的工作人员和志愿者总是热情友善、乐于助人,但偶尔也会遇到一些志愿者真正让整个参观体验变得格外特别的铁路线。我很高兴地说,Gwili铁路就属于这类铁路线。
我们遇到的所有志愿者都非常可爱、热情友好,最重要的是,他们很有亲和力。这种特质源于他们对在Gwili铁路工作以及成为其一份子所怀有的真挚热情。我们本有权享受票价折扣,但在了解了正常票价,并亲身体验了整个旅程之后,我可以说这个价钱绝对物有所值。
我们在那里待了两个多小时,这段时间里我们乘坐了火车,沿着河流悠闲地漫步,还在达尼科德稍作停留——我们参观了那里的展览和博物馆,还享用了茶点和蛋糕。此外,那里还有一条迷你铁路以及一个儿童游乐区。这里有一个相当有趣的机车与铁路车辆收藏。能乘坐一辆涂有伦敦交通局标志的机车,穿越威尔士的美丽乡村,这种体验既出乎意料又极其梦幻。
这条铁路显然仍在发展之中,目前正在进行大量建设工作,但这反而让人觉得自己正见证着它的不断成长。
对于我这个铁路爱好者来说,这一天真是愉快至极;我的妻子也乐在其中。他们特别喜欢那里的景色与田园风光。
衷心感谢所有志愿者,尤其是守卫西蒙——希望他看到这不是给特雷弗写的评测后会开心吧!