One of the biggest celebrations of heritage transport in North Wales is set to return next month, with almost 400 classic vehicles expected to take part in the Llangollen and Corwen Railway’s biggest-ever Classic Transport Weekend.

The two-day event, taking place on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, will transform Glyndyfrdwy Station into a showcase of transport history, with hundreds of classic cars, motorcycles, buses, tractors, lorries, military vehicles and commercial vehicles on display.

Organisers say this year’s event will be the largest yet, with exhibits spanning more than a century of motoring and transport heritage.

As well as the vehicle rally, visitors can enjoy unlimited travel on the railway’s steam, diesel and heritage railcar services, with Glyndyfrdwy Station serving as the heart of the weekend’s activities.

Saturday’s programme will also feature a special Party in the Park concert from 6pm in a field beside the station, headlined by the internationally acclaimed Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir. Entry is free for Classic Transport Weekend ticket holders, while standalone tickets cost just £5.

Vintage shuttle buses will run between Corwen and Glyndyfrdwy throughout the evening, with a heritage railcar returning concert-goers to Corwen after the performance.

The event has been organised by railway volunteers Tim Hines and George Walker, both keen enthusiasts who restore vintage buses.

Tim Hines said: “George and I both own and restore vintage buses, so Classic Transport Weekend is something we’re incredibly passionate about.

“Every year the event gets bigger and better, but this year is on a completely different scale. We are expecting close to 400 vehicles across the weekend and will once again be using neighbouring fields to accommodate the exhibits and visitor parking.

“We are enormously grateful to our local farming neighbours for their continued support, particularly with the tractor displays which have become a real highlight of the event.

“It’s a huge amount of work behind the scenes, but seeing families enjoying themselves, enthusiasts swapping stories and visitors arriving from across the country makes it all worthwhile.

“Adding the Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir to our Party in the Park programme on Saturday evening makes this year’s event even more special.

“Whether your passion is steam or diesel locomotives, classic buses, military vehicles, vintage tractors, motorcycles or historic cars, there really is something for everyone. We genuinely believe this will be the biggest and best Classic Transport Weekend ever staged in Wales.”

Visitors will also be able to enjoy refreshments in Glyndyfrdwy Station Tearoom, relax in Porter’s Bar overlooking the platform, and explore the nearby Nant y Pandy picnic field and playground.

Volunteer stationmasters Paul and Wendy Bailey, whose team has restored and cared for Glyndyfrdwy Station for more than 30 years, are preparing to welcome thousands of visitors.

Paul Bailey said: “Our volunteer team takes enormous pride in Glyndyfrdwy Station and Classic Transport Weekend is one of our favourite events of the year.

“For one weekend, our usually peaceful country station becomes a bustling hub of activity filled with wonderful vehicles, happy visitors and lots of excitement.

“Our tearoom, Porter’s Bar, museum and platform terrace will all be open throughout the weekend. It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience Glyndyfrdwy at its busiest and enjoy the unique sight of classic cars, buses and motorcycles using the level crossing while all sorts of heritage trains arrive and depart.”

He added that visitors could also discover the area’s industrial heritage through displays about the Deeside Tramway and the local slate industry or enjoy walks into the Berwyn Mountains.

Elsewhere on the railway, visitors to Llangollen can book guided tours of the Motive Power Depot or even take the controls of Yorkshire Engine Company shunting locomotive Pilkington under the supervision of a qualified driver.

Classic Transport Weekend tickets include unlimited travel on the railway throughout the event. Entry to the vehicle rally costs £5 for adults, while children go free. Parking at Glyndyfrdwy is free, although spaces are limited and visitors are encouraged to travel by train where possible.

Further information and tickets are available on the Llangollen Railway website.