Teifi Valley Railway, Heritage railway in Ceredigion, Wales.
Teifi Valley Railway is a narrow-gauge railway in Ceredigion that runs on historic tracks through forests and rolling terrain. The operation uses both diesel and steam locomotives to pull passengers along its route through the valley.
The line began in 1895 as a Great Western Railway branch connecting Carmarthen to Newcastle Emlyn, closing to passengers in 1952 as rail lines across Britain faced decline. Local enthusiasts reopened it decades later as a heritage operation dedicated to keeping this piece of Welsh rail history alive.
The railway serves as a living museum of Welsh rail heritage, drawing visitors who want to experience how trains once moved people through rural communities. Local volunteers keep the operation running, making it a gathering place for enthusiasts and families.
The station at Henllan provides seating both indoors and outdoors, and there is a cafe on site for refreshments. Visitors can explore walking trails around the grounds that lead to scenic spots including a waterfall near an old bridge.
In addition to the main narrow-gauge service, the railway operates a miniature train that runs to a station called Pixie Halt. This smaller train offers a different experience that few other heritage railways provide to their visitors.
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