Welshpool
and Llanfair Railway
Welshpool, Powys
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Welshpool bound train between Cyfronydd and
Dolarddyn |
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GWR train arriving at Llanfair Caereinion station on
the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway |
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This railway is one of the Great Little Trains
of Wales, and runs now for 8 miles. The original line ended at a different point
at Welshpool, the original line being a mile longer, but a bypass and car
park got in the way of opening it to its original terminus. This line has a line gauge of 2ft 6 inches, and has one original and several imported engines,
the carriages too are special, those in regular use being from Hungary and
Austria with access to the enclosed seating area via an open balcony, providing
more views. The railway includes many other parts from around the world.
It was built to for freight and in particular
farm produce and was once known as 'The Farmers' Railway'. The gauge of
1ft 6 inches is unusual and like most narrow gauge railways this was used so as to
both cut costs and allow the trains to have tighter curves and possibly smaller
bridges. The are several interesting bridges and viaducts along this line.
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Planning Grid
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Location: |
Welshpool and Llanfair Railway |
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Grid Reference: |
SJ 106067 |
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Getting there: |
Both of the
main stations are located adjacent to the A458 main road. Welshpool Raven
Square station is at the west end of the town (follow the brown signs or
A458 Machynlleth / Dolgellau).
Llanfair
Caereinion station is at the east end of the town. Coming in from the east
(Welshpool end) on the A458 the station is first on the left immediately
after the 30mph speed restriction starts. From the west continue on the
A458 and follow the brown signs. |
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Parking: |
free parking at both Welshpool
and Llanfair Caereinion stations, but no parking at in between stations. |
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Things To Do,
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Address: |
Welshpool & Llanfair Railway, The
Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys |
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Postcode: |
SY21 0SF |
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Telephone: |
01938 810441 |
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Opening times: |
See website for dates and times |
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Charges: |
(Some, there are other options)
Adult £11.20
Children (under 3 years) Free
5-15 years (First child per adult) Free All other children £5.60
Senior citizens, National Trust members and students with railcards £10.20 |
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Children Facilities: |
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Dogs Allowed: |
For a small fee, but must be kept on a lead. |
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CIN Page Ref: |
Welshpool_and_Llanfair_Railway |
Date Updated: 06/2008 |
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