The Vale of Rheidol Railway's No 7 is back and a Brand New Station at Aberystwyth 25/02/2019.
On what's turned out to be the hottest day in Britain since records began, Mrs M and I went up to see the Vale of Rheidol Railway in Aberystwyth, where we came across two surprises. A brand new Station in the process of being built, and steam loco No 7 back in service after over 20 years awaiting a re-build. and she looked absolutely splendid.
The introduction is made by Mr Geraint Roberts, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his help in making this video.
STEAM TRAIN IN WALES! | Vale of Rheidol | Aberystwyth UK Travel Vlog
ALL ABOARD! We catch a steam train from #Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge along the heritage listed railway, the Vale of Rheidol in #Wales. It was so much fun! We went walking to the Devil’s Bridge and saw some beautiful waterfalls. To top it off we ended the day at the Aberystwyth #Castle ruins, which is free for everyone to explore!
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Steam Train Trip in Wales, UK: The Vale of Rheidol Railway from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge
Travelling by steam train from the coastal town of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion through the beautiful Rheidol Valley, into the Cambrian Mountains to Devil's Bridge (Pontarfynach) on the narrow gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway which is 11 ¾ miles (18.9 km) long and was first opened in 1902. Filmed in June 2018.
A Trip on the Vale of Rheidol Railway Devils Bridge to Aberystwyth
A delightful preserved narrow gauge railway in Mid Wales running along a ledge high above the Rheidol Valley.
Formerly run by British Railways now by an independent company and volunteers.
One of The Great Little Trains of Wales.
Vale of Rheidol - Great Little Trains of Wales HTV
Panting up the mountains chugging through the vales go the gallant little railway lines of Wales Wynford Vaughan Thomas visits the Vale of Rheidol Railway. This film was originally broadcast on HTV in the 1970s.
Aberystwyth and the Vale Of Rheidol Railway Update 15/03/2014
We visited Aberystwyth today, and were totally amazed at the restoration work carried out along the Sea Front that was severely damaged during the Storms in January this year. Everyone involved must be congratulated in undertaking this work and completing it to a very high standard in such a short time scale.
We then followed Vale of Rheidol Railway No 9 Prince of Wales at various points on the climb up to Devils Bridge, where we see the new platform, and the work being carried out around the Station Area.
A Journey on the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway 2nd July 2019
Today, Mrs M and I decided to go up to the Vale of Rheidol Railway to have a ride from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge.
We decided to catch the 10.30 service from Aberystwyth, which today was hauled By loco 1213 A.k.a. No 9 Price of Wales, and was full with no spare seats on departure
The weather was wonderful, and this is the first time I've had the opportunity to video from the train, so sit back and enjoy the journey through some stunning scenery up the Rheidol Valley in Mid Wales
we saw No7 in February this year, and today saw the remaining two locos on the VOR Fleet, Nos 8 and 9.
Note that towards the end of the return journey, that a driver hadn't stopped at the Barriers, resulting in him stuck out in front of the oncoming train, and the barrier down on his bonnet.
Vale of Rheidol Railway - Narrow Gauge Steam Trains in Wales
Vale of Rheidol Railway - Summer 2011. Filmed by Jac Smith
Vale of Rheidol Railway - 31.8.19
Taken on the 31st August 2019.
A busy train leaves Aberystwyth
The sunshine bought out the passengers on 24th June 2013! The diesel was required to shunt the carriages at Devil's Bridge.
The Vale of Rheidol Railway, Ceredigion, Wales
Travelling on the Vale of Rheidol Railway is the finest way to see the stunning Rheidol Valley as you journey through wide open fields, woodland and rugged mountain scenery.
The line is a masterpiece of engineering, opened in 1902 to carry lead ore, timber and passenger traffic. The narrow gauge steam locomotive climbs 700ft (200m) in the 11 ¾ miles from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge, the line twisting and turning as it clings to the hillside.
Ownership of the line passed to British Railways in 1948, and it survived through threats of closure to become the last steam railway owned by British Rail until privatised in 1989.
The railway is now owned by a charitable trust, which set about renovating and improving the locomotives, carriages and track and opening up some of the views not seen for decades.
The locomotives and carriages currently in use were built for the line by the Great Western Railway between 1923 and 1938.
Vale Of Rheidol Railway 'Steam Festival Weekend' 15/09/19
September marked the return of the much anticipated 'Forgotten Engines' gala at the Vale of Rheidol railway, the last one being in 2015.
This years event presented the opportunity to see all three rheidol tank locomotives No.7, No.8 and No.1213 (No.9) in steam together for the first time since the mid 1980s as well as three other locomotives hidden away for years to discover in the workshops at Aberystwyth.
It all came together to create an exciting & enjoyable weekend!
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'Vale of Rheidol Railway' | Sunday July 21st 2019
Great Little Trains of Wales #2:
Our second railway visit to Wales entails the Vale of Rheidol Railway in Aberystwyth.
This 11 3/4 mile 2ft gauge line has since it's opening in 1902, been primarily a tourist line taking passengers from the coastal resort of Aberystwyth to the majestic water falls at Devils Bridge, high up in the Rheidol hills. After being amalgamated into the GWR in 1923, the lines 2-6-2 tank engines were rebuilt at Swindon works and gave us the bulky butch looking engines we know today.
The loco's served the line right into BR days and into the 1980's, when in 1989 the line was privatised and handed over to the preservationists who continue to run the line today!
On this particular Sunday, loco number 1213 'Prince of Wales' took charge of the service and we explore the wonderful scenery and stations along this fascinating line. Hope you enjoy!
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Vale of Rheidol Railway - July 2019
Camcorder footage in Full HD following the line up the Rheidol Valley starting at the river bridge near Aberystwyth and finishing with spectacular long distance views of the last few miles into Devil's Bridge.
Vale of Rheidol Railway 1967
Historic footage of the railway in British Railways days when they were trying to lose it by running only one train a day from Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge
Down The Rheidol Valley - Nr Aberystwyth In Can Labelled Pathetone Early Colour (1929)
Rare stencil colour Pathe Pictorial item.
Titles tinted magenta - rest stencil coloured.
Begins with nice jokey intertitle: Charming valleys and dainty dells in the land of long words and complicated spelling. Rheidol Valley, Near Aberystwyth, Wales. Landscape views from high angles of river and valley. Cows graze by the river. A woman, young girl and dog sit on the grass. Waterfalls. A bridge. Rheidol Falls with three women clambering across rocks. The Devil's Bridge and Mynach Falls. Lovely muted colours.
Was originally an item in Pathe Pictorial issue number 612.
Note: although the can is labelled Pathetone early colour the films in this reel are all Pathe Pictorial items, not Pathetone items.
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The Vale of Rheidol Railway Featuring No 8 25/10/2010
On a beautiful Autumn day Mrs M and I went for a run up to Aberystwyth, and whilst there were pleasantly surprised to see Ex GWR 2-6-2 T locomotive No 8 working the 14.00 service to Devils Bridge at 600' above sea level and 11 3/4 miles away. We see the train departing Aberystwyth on time, with the train passing the old British Railways Steam Sheds as it makes it's way up the arduous one hour climb to Devils Bridge. We see the train arriving at its destination at 15.00, and you have the opportunity to see some of the fine detail on this handsome loco, which was originally built by the Great Western Railway in 1923 and re-built by it's present owners in 1996. The loco was originally coal fired, but has since been converted to oil burning. This line was opened in 1902 and the three locos on this line were the last to be run under British Railways ownership. This particular loco was named 'Llewelyn' by BR.
A trip along the Vale of Rheidol railway
Riding on the Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge railway from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge
Vale of Rheidol Railway - June 1993
Arriving too late to take a trip on this occasion I followed the #9 'Prince of Wales' hauled Aberystwyth bound train down the line from Devil's Bridge.