Reunited!
The Vale of Rheidol Railway recently welcomed Ann Hatherill to Aberystwyth, to renew an acquaintance with Dukedog No.9017. Ann is no stranger to steam railways, having become the first ever volunteer female locomotive fireman at the Talyllyn Railway back in 1957. During that time, she remembers steam on the Cambrian network around West Wales,…
VoR apprentice completes his studies
The Vale of Rheidol Railway are pleased to announce that their latest apprentice has completed his studies. Kian Holdsworth (19) has completed his level 3 NVQ in mechanical engineering at Dolgellau College. He has studied there whilst working at the Vale of Rheidol Railway. He has worked as an apprentice at the Vale of Rheidol…
‘Wales to the World’ project complete!
The Vale of Rheidol Railway recently celebrated the official opening of their new museum and events space in Aberystwyth, marking the completion of the ‘Wales to the World’ project. The repurposed building offers 5000 square feet of display space for some of the railway’s priceless collection, alongside exhibits from around the world. It tells the…
More new exhibits arrive in Aberystwyth
The Vale of Rheidol Railway are pleased to announce the arrival of two vertical boiler locomotives for display in the museum at Aberystwyth. ‘Pendyffryn’ is a vertical boiler locomotive built by De Winton & Co of Caernarfon in 1897. It worked for the Pen-yr-Orsedd slate quarry in North Wales, before being saved for preservation in…
Dan’s last day
Today is Dan’s last day at the Vale of Rheidol Railway, after working here for over ten years. To remind him of his time at the railway, he was presented with a special print signed by all of his colleagues. Thankyou Dan for all that you have done for the railway over the last ten…
New exhibits in the museum
The Vale of Rheidol Railway are pleased to announce that three new exhibits have gone on display in Aberystwyth. Two of these are locomotives (a petrol electric loco from 1918, and a Spanish steam loco built in 1895), which are accompanied by a Directors Saloon coach. It is very rare to see these locomotives, as…
Community & Family Day – 25th May 2024
The Vale of Rheidol Railway will be hosting a Community & Family Day in their new museum in Aberystwyth station on Saturday 25th May. The event will feature stalls, displays and interactive activities from those who keep us safe in Ceredigion. Displays are expected from the following organisations: – St John’s Ambulance (plus Cadets &…
First layouts announced – Aberystwyth Model Railway Exhibition, 26/10/24
Big trains and small trains! The Vale of Rheidol Railway will be holding a Model Railway Exhibition on Saturday 26th October 2024. The exhibition will be held in the museum at Aberystwyth station, where layouts will be displayed between the larger (full sized) exhibits. Layouts confirmed so far include: – “Ffarquar” (00 gauge, Rev W…
Historic sign returns to Aberystwyth
A historic ‘boiler empty’ sign has returned to Aberystwyth locomotive shed after a gap of over sixty years. The artefact has been donated to the Vale of Rheidol Railway museum, which is located in the GWR 1938-built locomotive shed at Aberystwyth. This is the very building where the ‘boiler empty’ sign would have been used…
Catch the train to see the runners!
On Saturday 27th April, the annual Red Kite Challenge will be held in Devil’s Bridge. Travel to see the runners by train! This is one of the most popular trail running events in Wales, and has raised over £20,000 for Bronglais Hospital. Why not arrive in style? Catch the 10.30 train from Aberystwyth to Devil’s…