Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway
When I found these pictures of a narrow gauge railway in Wales, I just
assumed that they showed part of the Ffestiniog Railway. However,
when I investigated I found that Llanfair and Castle Caereinion were
not part of the Ffestiniog Railway at all - they were part of the
Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway!
It seems that my father was present as the railway was being restored
after being out of operation since 1956. I'm sure he'd be
delighted to see that it is such a successful operation today.
The
Welshpool and Llanfair Light
Railway website is well worth a visit, especially the Information
page which provides an interesting history of the line.
Narrow
Gauge Pleasure also contains a page about the railway.
Llanfair Caereinion Stn - 17/6/62
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The start of the line at
Llanfair Caereinion.
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"The Earl" nr Llanfair Caereinion Stn - 17/6/62
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There are
plenty of spectators as "The Earl" takes on water!
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"The Earl" Castle Caereinion Stn - 17/6/62
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The first section of the line to
re-open in 1963 only went are far as Castle Caereinion. The weeds
in the track indicate that regular services hadn't been taking place
for some time.
"The Earl" is still pulling passenger services today.
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Castle Caereinion Stn - 17/6/62
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The end of
the line at the time. The current railway now goes all the way to
Welshpool.
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