* Passengers from the The Costa Mediterranea visited Llangollen station.
The first visiting cruise liner of
the 2019 season berthed at Liverpool Liner Terminal last Friday and provided a boost for passenger numbers at Llangollen Railway
The Costa Mediterranea, gross
tonnage 85,600 with room for over 2,600 passengers, was making its first visit
to Liverpool and among the passengers taking advantage of local excursions was a
coach load which headed for north-east Wales.
Visitors were brought over the hills
to Carrog for a steam train trip on the heritage railway through to Llangollen.
As seen in the River Mersey the 12
decker cruise ship made and impressive sight and is due to return again as part
of a series of cruises around the British Isles.
The cruise liner programme for 2019
involves visits by 57 day cruise ships with many offering excursions into North
Wales.
Railway spokesman George
Jones said: "The inclusion of Llangollen Railway in the itinerary for a
day excursion into North Wales makes a valuable contribution to the railway and
the wider economy.
"After
visiting Llangollen the party moved on to Chirk Castle before heading back to
Liverpool in time for the evening sailing when the ship headed for Belfast."
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