The Vale of Rheidol is famous for its narrow-gauge railway, which climbs over 680 feet from Aberystwyth, along the valley. The Railway is one of the Great Little Trains Of Wales, and the trip, an hour in each direction, leads to the marvellous Devils Bridge Falls.
Most of my pictures of the scenery were actually taken from the train. Until privatisation in 1989, it was the only narrow gauge line operated by British Rail with their only remaining steam locomotives. Initially built to support the lead mines by carrying lead down to the harbour at Aberystwyth, it opened to passengers in 1902.This is probably my favourite of all the heritage train lines I've ridden.
This is Thunderbird 4, the little P-Way works traction unit
Since these pictures were taken, the station at Aberystwyth has had a major remake.
Loco taking on water
The Rheidol reservoir
Prince Llewellyn pulls into Pontarfynach station (Devil's Bridge)
Refreshments at the Two Hoots cafe at Pontarfynach
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