Gwili Railway, Heritage railway in Bronwydd, Wales.
Description
The Gwili Railway is a heritage railway running through the Welsh countryside alongside the Gwili valley with routes passing through woodlands and over notable bridges. The railway is operated by a volunteer society and offers train journeys from Bronwydd Arms station.
History
The line opened in 1872 and connected Carmarthen with Aberystwyth as a key transport link for the region. After closure to passenger trains in 1965, a railway society rescued and reopened the line for heritage operations.
Culture
The station and trains show how people in Wales once traveled and worked. The maintained locomotives and vintage carriages tell the story of rail transport's importance to Welsh communities.
Practical
Bronwydd Arms station has parking available and is easy to locate. The station includes a cafe with local food and accessible platforms for visitors with mobility needs.
Did you know?
The section north of Bronwydd Arms features significant gradients with some of the steepest slopes on the line, which you notice during the journey. These demanding grades showcase the engineering skill of Victorian railway builders who navigated the line through challenging terrain.
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