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Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
A 16 mile return journey by narrow gauge steam train through beautiful Mid Wales countryside.
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Welcome

Welcome to the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Opened in 1903 to link the market town of Welshpool to the rural community of Llanfair Caereinion, this 2 foot 6 inch narrow gauge steam railway now provides a tourist service for all the family and a welcome change from the rush of every day life. Built as a Light Railway to avoid some of the costs of railway construction, the narrow gauge allows for tight curves and steep gradients, enabling the line to follow the contours of the countryside. Most of our trains are steam hauled, either by one of our unique original locomotives or one from abroad. The carriages too are special; those in regular use being from Hungary and Austria with access to the enclosed seating area via an open balcony - a great way to watch the world go by.

 

Announcements/News

  • No Santa trains in the Banwy Valley this year

    Santa’s annual appearance at the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway has become the latest...

  • No more trains in October or November

    In light of the increased coronavirus problem in Wales and to conform with the Welsh Government'...

Photo: Kevin Heywood

Due to the continuing Covid-19 restrictions we regret that the railway is closed and there be no trains running for the February Half Term

We are working hard behind the scenes and will announce the trains for the remainder of 2021 as soon as we can

(updated 8th January 2021)


"For Your Bookshelf"

"Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Through The Years" by Oliver Edwards


 

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The Station, Llanfair Caereinion,
Welshpool, Powys,
SY21 0SF

Email enquiries to: info [at] wllr.org.uk Telephone: 01938 810441
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Registered Company No 646238 (Wales)
Registered Charity: No 1000378