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Two more locomotives have arrived in Aberystwyth, to be exhibited in the Vale of Rheidol Railway’s new museum building. Dukedog locomotive No.9017 arrived at the railway on the afternoon of Tuesday 27th February, after a two day road journey from Sussex. The locomotive is on loan from the Bluebell Railway, to whom we are very…

The Vale of Rheidol Railway are pleased to announce the return of a ‘Dukedog’ locomotive to Aberystwyth for the first time in over 60 years. ‘Dukedog’ No.9017 will be arriving in the town in late February, for static display in the new Museum & Display Space at the Vale of Rheidol Railway. The 85 year…

The Vale of Rheidol Railway (VoR) and the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (Ff&WHR) are pleased to announce a collaboration to run 1864-built steam locomotive ‘Palmerston’ at the Vale of Rheidol Railway later this year. Both railways are working together to bring compelling new reasons to visit Wales in 2024, and are celebrating with this…

The Vale of Rheidol Railway is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Williams as the new General Manager of the Brecon Mountain Railway. Stuart will be responsible for managing the line, and is expected to be in post in early Summer 2024. Managing Director Llŷr ap Iolo said: “I am very excited about the…

The Vale of Rheidol Railway is pleased to announce the arrival of ‘Fire Queen’ for static display.  ‘Fire Queen’ is a unique steam locomotive: it is one of the oldest narrow gauge locomotives in existence, having been built in 1848. The locomotive arrived in Aberystwyth in mid January, and will be on public display in…

The Vale of Rheidol Railway (VoR) is pleased to announce it is in negotiation for the acquisition of the Brecon Mountain Railway (BMR). This merger represents an historic milestone for both railways and safeguards the future of the BMR for future generations to enjoy. The Vale of Rheidol Railway, has a rich history dating back…

We were delighted to win two awards at the Menter Aberystwyth Aber First Awards. The awards acknowledge the contributions of individuals, organisations, and businesses in the Aberystwyth area. The railway was nominated in the tourism category and also scooped the prize for the overall winner of the evening. Providing a top quality visitor experience is…

Phase 4 of our project, the construction of our new booking office is now complete with just a few finishing touches to go. Our new booking office was ready to move into in March of this year. Small jobs have been ongoing since opening to add the finishing touches but we think it looks pretty…

Phase 3 of our project, the construction of our Multi Function Display Space is rapidly approaching completion. The interior is largely complete with just the glass atrium to be built around the entranceway that will protect the ornate entrance from the weather. It will provide a unique backdrop for many events in its future with…

Phase 4 of our project, the construction of our new booking office has also continued at a reasonable pace with completion of the building exterior on the horizon. As soon as the concrete floor slab had set, work commenced with the blockwork for the walls of the building and the steel support posts for the…

Phase 3 of our Wales to the World project has been progressing since our last update with lots to share. The end steels of the building, centre and door posts, were sadly condemned and have been replaced with new metalwork. The brickwork was removed from four of the side bays of the building facing our…

A popular Ceredigion attraction, the Vale of Rheidol Railway, has signed up to support the work of the Cambrian Mountains Initiative. Leading by example, the Vale of Rheidol Railway’s injection of funds has allowed the initiative to continue its promotional activities for the next twelve months. The Cambrian Mountains Initiative has promoted the region extensively…