Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway
Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, Heritage narrow-gauge railway in Llanfair Caereinion, Wales.
The railway extends 8.5 miles through Mid-Wales countryside, connecting Welshpool with Llanfair Caereinion via steam-powered locomotives on 2-foot-6-inch tracks.
Established in 1903 to support local commerce, the line stopped passenger service in 1931, operated freight until 1956, and reopened as a heritage attraction in 1963.
The railway maintains a collection of locomotives from Europe, including carriages from Hungary and Austria that transport visitors through Welsh landscapes.
Trains depart from both Welshpool Raven Square Station and Llanfair Caereinion Station, with the complete journey taking 45 minutes in each direction.
The route includes Golfa Bank, a challenging one-mile section with a 1-in-29 gradient that requires specialized locomotive operation techniques.
Location: Llanfair Caereinion
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys SY21 0SF SY21 9EU
Phone: +441938810441
Website: https://wllr.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.65975,-3.16018
Latest update: May 22, 2025 21:45
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