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The Vale of Rheidol Railway has announced the return of oil firing to its fleet, with 2-6-2T locomotive No.9 Prince of Wales now back in traffic following conversion at Aberystwyth.  The locomotive successfully returned to service on 30 April – timed perfectly as the railway had been forced to use diesel traction the previous day due to…

At the Vale of Rheidol Railway, we’re proud to be part of the Ceredigion community and this year, we’re saying thank you in a very special way once again. Throughout May and September 2026, residents of Ceredigion can enjoy 50% off Adult Standard Class Return tickets, making it the perfect opportunity…

We’re thrilled to begin a collaboration with local Mountain Leader Claire Goodman-Jones, offering guided walks alongside a scenic train ride! Explore the stunning landscape around the railway with Claire, uncover hidden gems, and enjoy the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Combine a train trip behind one of our heritage steam locomotives, and then launch…

Tickets for Pete Waterman’s Making Tracks at the Beach are now on sale. Following the huge success of last year’s World Record Model Railway, Pete Waterman and his talented team from Making Tracks are returning to the seaside town with their spectacular 72-foot-long Watford Junction model railway layout. This remarkable exhibit has captivated visitors across…

The Vale of Rheidol Railway will reopen its full line to Devil’s Bridge on Saturday 28th March as the new 2026 season gets under way, bringing steam trains back to one of Britain’s most spectacular narrow gauge railway journeys. From the first departures of the season, Visitors will once again be able to travel the…

The Vale of Rheidol Railway is excited to announce the return of GWR 7800 Class, No. 7819 Hinton Manor, to Aberystwyth. The locomotive arrived on loan from the Severn Valley Railway last week, and is now on display in our Engine Shed Museum. Hinton Manor was built in 1939 as the last of the original…

The Team at the Vale of Rheidol are incredibly proud to announce that the Collection X project has been recognised with two national awards. The Heritage Railway Association Award for Achievement of the Year 2026 and the Heritage Railway Magazine Interpretation Award 2026. A huge amount of work has gone into securing, transporting and interpreting…

Join Us for Our 2026 Croeso Day at the Vale of Rheidol Railway (Trade only) We’re delighted to announce our Vale of Rheidol Railway Croeso Day, taking place on Tuesday 14th April 2026 — a special open day created especially for local accommodation providers and attraction owners. Each year,…

We’re delighted to announce the arrival of a brand new Souvenir Guide Book, now available at the Vale of Rheidol Railway. This beautifully produced guide has been many years in the making and is the result of a collaborative team effort between members of the Vale of Rheidol Railway team and…

This week, we were excited to announce the arrival of the last two Collection ‘X’ locomotives from their long-term storage in Surrey. These are the Avonside ‘Heisler’ Renishaw No. 4 (built 1931), and the Bagnall Articulated Renishaw No. 5 (built 1936). They had both lived at the late Peter Rampton’s farm in Surrey for over…

The Vale of Rheidol Railway has been running for over 120 years. Hop aboard one of our historic trains for a journey through the stunning Welsh countryside. Trains will travel a short journey between Aberystwyth and Capel Bangor stations only as winter maintenance is taking place on the tracks preventing our trains from reaching Devil’s…

Wishing you a Happy New Year from all of us at the Vale of Rheidol. We’re delighted to announce that our onsite café, Caffi Cledrau will reopen on Monday 12th January, and we can’t wait to welcome you back through our doors. Cledrau will be open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4pm serving delicious local…