A 16 mile return journey by narrow gauge steam train through Beautiful Mid Wales countryside.

by liamssoft | January 23, 2007 at 04:02 am
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A 16 mile return journey by narrow gauge steam train through Beautiful Mid Wales countryside.

A 16 mile return journey by narrow gauge steam train through Beautiful Mid Wales countryside.

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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. Pic Source: wllr.org.uk

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David Marsh

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