Wales - Mid Wales
WELSHPOOL & LLANFAIR RAILWAY
The Station, Llanfair Caereinion,
Welshpool, Powys, Mid Wales
SY21 0SF
t: 01938 810441
e: info@wllr.org.uk
w: www.wllr.org.uk
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. All 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.
