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WELSHPOOL & LLANFAIR

LIGHT RAILWAY

The Journey

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Your journey begins on the edge of the historic market town of Welshpool. Right from the start it is all action as the train battles up the notoriously steep Golfa Bank accompanied by the sound of the locomotive echoing off the hills.

From the open balconies of our unique Hungarian and Austrian coaches you will see the beautiful mid Wales countryside roll slowly by as you travel into the delightful Banwy Valley.

Your train will be hauled by one of our historic steam locomotives which include 'The Earl' and 'The Countess' supplied new to the railway in 1902.  Our other operational steam locomotives were built for use in Sierra Leone and Romania.

Countess at Cwm Lane

Countess at Cwm Lane

Photo:  David Marsh

Earl crossing Bridge

As your journey unfolds through this picturesque part of Wales you may well see deer, hawks and even otters.

As you approach your journey's end the train travels along the River Banwy into Llanfair Caereinion.

Here you can visit our shop, have a snack in the Tea Room or chat to our friendly staff who are happy to answer any questions.  Or you may just want to take a leisurely stroll by the river.

Whatever you do it is all part of the unique experience of the ...

WELSHPOOL and LLANFAIR LIGHT RAILWAY

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