Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Its route, taking passengers from welshpool to llanfair, is one of the british isles most historic rail journeys having been in operation for over a hundred years. The history of the welshpool and llanfair light railway and its preservation. The countess arrives at llanfair caereinion with a train from castle caereinion. The market town of welshpool offers an array of shops to suitably meet all the needs of those visiting the town.
The charming old carriages and green steam engine run on a narrow gauge railway, recalling the halcyon days of train travel. The railway run by volunteers was welcoming and the staff were. Llanfair caereinion is our main headquarters and as such houses our main shop and tearoom. The engine works hard as it climbs steeply out of the market town of welshpool, through hills, valleys and farmland, before finally running alongside the banwy river to llanfair caereinion, the agricultural community that it was built to serve in 1903. Y trallwng via castle caereinion to the village of llanfair caereinion. The welshpool and llanfair railway, december 28, 2019. The gift shop at welshpool raven square station also sells hot and cold drinks. The aim of the new plans are to try and persuade more visitors to visit the line.
The welshpool and llanfair railway was intended to link the somewhat remote town of llanfair caereinion with welshpool and the national transport network, and to serve the rural community. National railway museum transfers ownership of gwr wagon. Shop railways wales books and collectibles abebooks. Wellstocked gift shops are situated at welshpool and llanfair caereinion stations, selling a variety of gifts for all ages, railway books and dvds.
The return train journey will take about 45 minutes, however please allow extra time to park your car before travelling free parking at llanfair caereinion station. A narrow gauge train trip up the steepest gradients in britain. Opened in 1903 to link the market town of welshpool to the rural community of llanfair caereinion, this 2 foot 6 inch narrow gauge steam railway now provides a tourist service for all the family and a welcome change from the rush of every day life. Find the perfect welshpool and llanfair railway stock photo. A delightful journey through the stunning welsh countryside. Rheilffordd y trallwng a llanfair caereinion is a 2 ft 6 in 762 mm narrow gauge heritage railway in powys, wales. Browse and buy a vast selection of railways wales books and collectibles on. Welshpool and llanfair light railway 2020 all you need to know. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Welshpool railway station is on the cambrian line and is served by transport for wales. Welshpool and llanfair light railway 2020 all you need.
The grondana coupling now used on the railway, with a centre buffer and screw coupling. I had traveled past the railway by car many times over the years, but this was the first that i had taken a ride on it. But if one is interested in the old technology and railway romance, you can enjoy the ride. Please note that our santa trains do not traverse the entire railway, and access is not available from any other station. Opened in 1903 to link the market town of welshpool to the rural community of llanfair caereinion, this 2 foot 6inch narrow gauge steam railway now provides a tourist attraction in powys. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of welshpool and llanfair railway. Souvenir shops are available at welshpool and llanfair caereinion stations selling a variety of gifts for all ages, railway books and dvds. Its a very nice little railway, only eight and a half miles long with a small stud of 30 gauge motiv. Welshpool and llanfair railway photos, maps, books, memories. In my view, the ride on this railway is is only for steam locomotive enthusiasts. Buy moods of the welshpool and llanfair railway by mike heath isbn.
Welshpool and llanfair light railway go north wales. Welshpool and llanfair railway narrow gauge railway museum. Mid wales is rolling hills, rushing rivers, green farmland and grazing sheep and cattle. The town is also the starting point of the welshpool and llanfair light railway, a narrowgauge heritage railway popular with tourists, with its terminus station at raven square. Theyre now attractive days out for the whole family and at attractive prices. Another way to experience the beauty of the scenery here is to book a trip on the welshpool and llanfair light railway.
Footage of the journey from llanfair to welshpool and a little back, taken sunday 15th may while traveling as a footplate passenger. The history of the welshpool and llanfair light railway and its. Train services to these stations may vary, you can use our journey planner to confirm your travel arrangements. Unless shown otherwise in the special offers section, travel between the station shown and welshpool. For nearly 10 years, author mike heath has been visiting the midwales countryside which this line passes. A 16 mile return journey by narrow gauge steam train through beautiful mid wales countryside.
The light railway once ran through the town to the cambrian line railway. In late december 1896, the mayor of welshpool william addie proposed a 2 ft 6 in 762 mm gauge railway called the welshpool and llanfair light railway. Opened in 1903 to link the market town of welshpool to the rural community of llanfair caereinion, this 2 foot 6 inch narrow gauge steam railway now provides a. Wheelchair access please see our access statement for full details, and well be very happy to speak to you about any particular requirements. In this photographic journey, he has sought to show why the line is well worthy of a day out all to itself. The tearoom is open to all, when trains are running and on other selected days during the summer. After several proposals were drawn up to provide a railway for llanfair caereinion, the plan for a 2 6 narrow gauge railway was selected quite late in the railway age. Opened in 1903 to link the market town of welshpool to the rural community of llanfair caereinion, this 2 foot 6 inch narrow gauge steam railway now provides a tourist service for all the family and a. The tearoom can supply sandwiches, cakes, hot and cold drinks and ice creams.
Welshpool and llanfair light railway booking unavailable on tripadvisor. The welshpool and llanfair railway, february 23, 2020. This is because the two towns llanfair caereinion and welshpool have touristy actually nothing to offer. View all attractions near eleos christian bookshop on tripadvisor. Wellstocked gift shops are situated at welshpool and llanfair caereinion stations, selling a. Welshpool has a thriving main high street of shops and cafes, with quaint archways and passages leading to other local offerings. A group of nine plus a dog arrived for a trip along the welshpool and llanfair light railway. Eleos christian bookshop welshpool 2020 all you need. For the ultimate retro adventure, book a driver experience course, which allows you to take the controls. Opened in 1903 to link the market town of welshpool to the rural community of llanfair caereinion, this 2 foot 6 inch narrow gauge steam railway now provides a tourist service for all the family and a welcome change from the rush of everyday life. The lower part of the line originally started beside the mainline railway station at welshpool and passed through the town running between houses and crossing the main street. Scene on the welshpool and llanfair light railway at sylfaen in july 1979, with recently arrived no 12 joan in the process of running round. A little job for the welshpool and llanfair light railway. Car parking is available at both ends of the railway welshpool raven square and llanfair caereinion.