Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Awdry Extravaganza celebrates the life and legacy of the Rev. W. Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and one of the earliest volunteers on the Talyllyn Railway.
With 2025 marking 80 years since the publication of the first Railway Series book, this three-day event over the 18th, 19th and 20th July 2025 is the ultimate celebration of the Rev. W. Awdry’s most enduring creation.
Next Video: Sir Handel - Talyllyn Railway Edition 👉youtu.be/3Z0hAbbLNzU
SCHEDULE:
0:00 Stream Starts
4:38 Opening Titles
5:33 Introduction Video
8:13 Mike's Roller Coaster (Repeat) - Hosted by Max Davies & Tim Dunn
33:43 LIVE! At Tywyn Wharf w/ Max Davies & Tim Dunn
35:34 The Diorama LIVE! Challenge
40:30 A Chat near Llechfan
42:37 A Quick Interview with Daniel Long
43:43 A Quick Interview with Matt Parmenter
46:40 Everyone waves at the Camera!
48:00 Waiting for the Signal & Favourite moments from Awdry Extravaganzas
50:22 The TV Train Leaves
55:05 A Quick Chat with David Rowbotham
56:40 Soaking up the Wharf atmosphere
1:09:45 The Grand Finale Photograph
1:11:12 "You've never heard such a noise in all your life"
1:12:57 Heading to the Bridge
1:15:30 Closing Thoughts with the whole Livestream Team
1:18:00 Special Thanks
1:18:59 Gerry smokes us out!
1:19:45 Worldwide Premiere Reveal
1:20:49 The Final Words
A Final Treat
1:21:57 Sir Handel - Talyllyn Railway Edition
1:31:41 Outro Video, Featuring The Revered Wilbert Awdry.
1:35:56 Goodbye from the Awdry Extravaganza!
1:36:42 The End.
LIVESTREAM TEAM:
Hosts: Max Davies (@Terrier55Stepney) and Tim Dunn (@MrTimDunn)
Camera, VT Editing & Vision Mixing: James Horsley (@Thomasthetankman111) and Lucas Cull (@TheTrainModeller)
Producer: Matt Parmenter (@onemannoplan5)
Book a train ride now!
talyllyn.co.uk
Support us during our biggest fundraiser ever, find out more about the 75 Appeal at:
talyllyn.co.uk/75appeal
Follow us on our social media pages
twitter.com/TalyllynRailway
facebook.com/Talyllyn
instagram.com/talyllynrailway
tiktok.com/@talyllynrailway
https://bsky.app/profile/talyllyn.co.uk
#TalyllynRailway
The Awdry Extravaganza celebrates the life and legacy of the Rev. W. Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and one of the earliest volunteers on the Talyllyn Railway.
With 2025 marking 80 years since the publication of the first Railway Series book, this three-day event over the 18th, 19th and 20th July 2025 is the ultimate celebration of the Rev. W. Awdry’s most enduring creation.
Next Video: Sir Handel - Talyllyn Railway Edition 👉youtu.be/3Z0hAbbLNzU
SCHEDULE:
0:00 Stream Starts
4:38 Opening Titles
5:33 Introduction Video
8:13 Mike's Roller Coaster (Repeat) - Hosted by Max Davies & Tim Dunn
33:43 LIVE! At Tywyn Wharf w/ Max Davies & Tim Dunn
35:34 The Diorama LIVE! Challenge
40:30 A Chat near Llechfan
42:37 A Quick Interview with Daniel Long
43:43 A Quick Interview with Matt Parmenter
46:40 Everyone waves at the Camera!
48:00 Waiting for the Signal & Favourite moments from Awdry Extravaganzas
50:22 The TV Train Leaves
55:05 A Quick Chat with David Rowbotham
56:40 Soaking up the Wharf atmosphere
1:09:45 The Grand Finale Photograph
1:11:12 "You've never heard such a noise in all your life"
1:12:57 Heading to the Bridge
1:15:30 Closing Thoughts with the whole Livestream Team
1:18:00 Special Thanks
1:18:59 Gerry smokes us out!
1:19:45 Worldwide Premiere Reveal
1:20:49 The Final Words
A Final Treat
1:21:57 Sir Handel - Talyllyn Railway Edition
1:31:41 Outro Video, Featuring The Revered Wilbert Awdry.
1:35:56 Goodbye from the Awdry Extravaganza!
1:36:42 The End.
LIVESTREAM TEAM:
Hosts: Max Davies (@Terrier55Stepney) and Tim Dunn (@MrTimDunn)
Camera, VT Editing & Vision Mixing: James Horsley (@Thomasthetankman111) and Lucas Cull (@TheTrainModeller)
Producer: Matt Parmenter (@onemannoplan5)
Book a train ride now!
talyllyn.co.uk
Support us during our biggest fundraiser ever, find out more about the 75 Appeal at:
talyllyn.co.uk/75appeal
Follow us on our social media pages
twitter.com/TalyllynRailway
facebook.com/Talyllyn
instagram.com/talyllynrailway
tiktok.com/@talyllynrailway
https://bsky.app/profile/talyllyn.co.uk
#TalyllynRailway
