Vale of Rheidol Railway

What’s in Steam this week? - Ar y cledrau yr wythnos hon? 🚂

Monday 1st June: No. 9 'Prince of Wales' 10:30 and 14:00
Tuesday 2nd to Sunday 7th June: No. 8 'Llywelyn' 10:30 and 14:00
Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 4th June: No 7 'Owain Glydwr' 12:00

Did you know you can also view our locomotive roster online? https://f.mtr.cool/vljxorrtdu

(Locomotive allocations are correct at time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes subject to availability and operational requirements.)⁣

Photos by Andrew Simmonds

Journey aboard our heritage steam train, followed by a guided walk through the stunning Welsh countryside during our next Rail & Trail Adventure on Saturday 20th June. 🥾

Pair a nostalgic 12‑mile steam journey from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge with a professionally guided walk led by Mountain Leader Claire Goodman‑Jones, who brings the landscape to life with stories of the local landscape, wildlife and history. You'll get to enjoy 3.5 miles of peaceful rural routes before reaching the stunning mountain views over Devil's Bridge.🍃

Book your adventure now via our website 🔗 vor.wales

After a busy week of Yellow Timetable days, things are cooling down at the railway and we’re back to our Orange Timetable, with two trains running daily until Tuesday 2nd June, departing Aberystwyth at 10:30 and 14:00. 🚂

Taking the morning train? Why not turn your journey into a full day out! Stay until the 15:45 return service and enjoy plenty of time to explore the famous Devil’s Bridge Waterfalls, followed by a delicious lunch at the Hafod .

Travelling on the afternoon service? You’ll have around 45 minutes to discover Devil’s Bridge - just enough time to admire the iconic Three Bridges and perhaps treat yourself to something sweet from Sarah Bunton - Award Winning Welsh Chocolatier . 🍫

Visit our ‘Plan Your Day’ webpage to explore a range of suggested itineraries, carefully designed to fit around our timetables and help you make the very most of your visit. https://f.mtr.cool/elmwahlazv

🚂 Now on public display for the very first time 🚂

We are pleased to reveal that announce that Borsig engine 0-6-2T 'Sotillos' no. 7 is now on display in the Engine Shed Museum.

Originally built to work the San Miguel copper mines of Southern Spain, this engine was later purchased by our late chairman Peter Rampton in 1969, following the closure of the mine. It is the largest, heaviest and most expensive locomotive acquired from Sabero.

This is the first time this remarkable locomotive has ever been exhibited for the public to see, offering visitors a rare opportunity to get up close to a truly unique piece of railway history.

Be sure to visit the museum and see Sotillis for yourself on your next trip to the Vale of Rheidol Railway. Don't forget entry to the museum is FREE to all visitors!

🚨SERVICE UPDATE 🚨

Due to the extremely high temperatures and rising fire risk we have revised our locomotive roster for the remainder of this week:

Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th May: 10:30 and 14:00 services will be hauled by No. 60 'Drakensberg', with oil-fired No. 9 Prince of Wales on the 12:00 and 15:30 departures.

Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May: 10:30 and 14:00 - No. 9 'Prince of Wales'

Photos by Andrew Simmonds

What’s in Steam this week? - Ar y cledrau yr wythnos hon? 🚂

Engine no. 9 returns to the shed this week as no. 7 and 8 haul this week's yellow service timetable.

Mon 25th - Sun 31st May: No.8 'Llywelyn' 10:30 and 14:00
Mon 25th to Thurs 28th: No. 7 'Owain Glyndwr' 12:00 and 15:30

Did you know you can also view our locomotive roster online? https://f.mtr.cool/vljxorrtdu

(Locomotive allocations are correct at time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes subject to availability and operational requirements.)⁣

Photos by Karl Heath

Make the most of the sunshine with a trip on the Vale of Rheidol Railway this May Half Term!

Until Thursday this week, we’re running FOUR trains a day, giving you even more flexibility to explore the beautiful Rheidol Valley and coast at your own pace.

Departures from Aberystwyth:
🕥 10:30
🕛 12:00
🕑 14:00
🕞 15:30

Whether you fancy a full day out in Devil’s Bridge exploring the waterfalls, woodland walks and cafés… or perhaps travelling down from Devil’s Bridge to enjoy some time in sunny Aberystwyth before catching a later train back… our extra services make it easy to plan the perfect day.

Why rush home when you can:
-Explore the valley
-Stop for lunch or ice cream
-Enjoy the seafront and town
-Soak up the sunshine

…then simply catch a later train back!

We’ve even created some suggested itineraries to help you make the most of your visit: https://vor.wales/itineraries/

With the weather looking fantastic, there’s never been a better time to enjoy one of Wales’ most scenic railway journeys

🚨There's just one week to go to enjoy our Ceredigion Residents 50% off standard class train travel offer. 🚂

If you live in Ceredigion, you can enjoy 50% off standard class tickets until the end of May. Or if you are looking to treat yourself or your loved ones, you can enjoy 33% off First Class travel.

Simply book online using code CEREDIGION
Offer exclusive to local residents. Proof of address required on the day of travel.
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🚨Dim ond wythnos sydd ar ôl i chi fwynhau ein cynnig tocynnau trên dosbarth safonol o 50% i drigolion Ceredigion. 🚂

Os ydych chi'n byw yng Ngheredigion, gallwch fwynhau gostyngiad o 50% ar docynnau dosbarth safonol tan ddiwedd mis Mai. Neu os ydych chi'n edrych am brofiad arbennig i chi'ch hun neu'ch anwyliaid, gallwch fwynhau gostyngiad o 33% ar docynnau dosbarth cyntaf.

Archebwch ar-lein gan ddefnyddio'r côd CEREDIGION.
Mae’r cynnig ond ar gyfer trigolion lleol. Bydd angen prawf o gyfeiriad ar ddiwrnod y daith.

Exciting news! ✨

After many months of hard work from HD Construction, we are pleased to announce the opening of our brand new toilet block at Devil's Bridge station.

Housed inside a replica of the old goods shed building, these toilets feature quality, modern facilities with some unique touches, all finished to the same exceptional standard as our existing facilities at Aberystwyth.