Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, Heritage railway museum in Powys, Wales.
The narrow-gauge steam railway spans 8.5 miles through the Welsh countryside between Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion, crossing hills and valleys.
The railway opened in 1903 under Cambrian Railways management to support local economic development, operated until 1956, and reopened as a heritage attraction in 1963.
The railway maintains a collection of steam locomotives from across Europe, including original engines The Earl and Countess built by Beyer Peacock in 1902.
Visitors can board trains at either Welshpool Raven Square Station or Llanfair Caereinion Station, with regular services running between both terminals throughout the year.
The railway features Golfa Bank, a section with a 1-in-29 gradient that requires specialized locomotive power to navigate the 630-foot elevation change.
Location: Powys
Address: The Station, Llanfair Caereinion SY21 0SF
Phone: 01938810441
Website: http://wllr.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.65239,-3.32124
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:58
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