Vale of Rheidol
Railway
Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire
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This railway runs for 11¾ miles from
Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge using the 2ft (1ft 11 1/2 inches) gauge. Over this
line there is a height difference of 600ft. It is one of the Great Little
Trains of Wales.
It was built to move produce from the lead
mines and timber for pit props.
The original stations were at Aberystwyth,
Llanbadarn, Capel Bangor, Nantyronen and Devil's Bridge.
Over recent years a lot of work has been done
on this railway, and in particular in opening up views, in places this train
runs around ledges on hillsides and at other points goes through attractive
scenery.
The locomotives and carriages currently in use
were built for the line by the Great Western Railway between 1923 and 1938.
These were built in Swindon and the same width as main line engines and
carriages.
At Devil's bridge, there are walks to Mynach
Falls, Devil's Punchbowl and Jacob's Ladder.
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Planning Grid
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Location: |
Vale of Rheidol
Railway, Cardiganshire |
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Grid Reference: |
SN 585816 |
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Getting there: |
Next to the national network station at
Aberystwyth. |
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Access: |
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Parking: |
Ample car parking is available in the railways own car park off Park Avenue.
Long- and short-stay parking in the vicinity of the station |
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Things To Do,
See and Photograph: |
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Address: |
Vale of Rheidol Railway, Park
Avenue, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire |
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Postcode: |
SY23 1PG |
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Telephone: |
01970 625819 |
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Opening times: |
See website for dates
and times |
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Charges: |
( Some options)
Single Fares - Adults £10.00; Senior
Citizens £9.00; Children (first two per adult) £3.00; Additional children
£5.00; Dogs £1.00.
Return Fares - Adults £13.50; Senior Citizens £12.00; Children (first
two per adult) £3.00; Additional children £6.75. Dogs £2.00.
First Class travel is available on payment of a £2.00 supplement in each
direction. |
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CIN Page Ref: |
Vale_of_Rheidol_Railway |
Date Updated: 06/2008 |
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