Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Official page of the W&LLR. Enjoy a vintage train journey through the picturesque Mid-Wales countryside.
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With a range of events and experiences for the whole family. See our website for details of operating days & timetables. Welcome to the Official Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway page! 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 wel

come 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.

🐻Goldilocks in charge🚂Have you been asking yourself how the bears can beat the train to every station along the line? We...
07/06/2026

🐻Goldilocks in charge🚂

Have you been asking yourself how the bears can beat the train to every station along the line? Well, here's the answer...

📷 A. Turrell

🏎 Cloverlands Model Car Museum at Llanfair station open tomorrow.🐻It's also our Teddy Bears Picnic event with lots of ac...
06/06/2026

🏎 Cloverlands Model Car Museum at Llanfair station open tomorrow.
🐻It's also our Teddy Bears Picnic event with lots of activities and Children Travel Free!

✨Volunteers' Week Spotlight: Operations and Sales🌟No matter when you visit, you will always encounter a friendly face on...
06/06/2026

✨Volunteers' Week Spotlight: Operations and Sales🌟

No matter when you visit, you will always encounter a friendly face on our railway. Our wonderful volunteers are guaranteed to make you smile, and will never shy away from going the extra mile to help you make some treasured memories. Thank you for making the Railway such a fab place to be! Diolch o galon.

🚂Join us for Teddy Bears Weekend🐻Are you looking for something fun to do in the dry this weekend?Join us for Teddy Bears...
06/06/2026

🚂Join us for Teddy Bears Weekend🐻

Are you looking for something fun to do in the dry this weekend?

Join us for Teddy Bears' Picnic! Kids travel free. Teddy-themed activities at Llanfair Caereinion Station and some Giant Games in the Display Shed at Welshpool Raven Square Station.

What are you waiting for?

More info here: https://wllr.org.uk/events/teddy-bears-picnic/

06/06/2026

Teddy Bears Picnic - KIDS TRAVEL FREE 🐻
Join us today and tomorrow (6&7 June).
www.wllr.org.uk

🌟Volunteers' Week Spotlight: Infrastructure Crews✨From Fence2Fence and Track Gang to Mid Week Gang and Civil Engineerin...
04/06/2026

🌟Volunteers' Week Spotlight: Infrastructure Crews✨

From Fence2Fence and Track Gang to Mid Week Gang and Civil Engineering crews...Thank you for keeping the railway a safe and enjoyable place to be. Diolch yn fawr!

🌟Volunteers' Week Spotlight: Engineering & Loco Crews✨Did you know that out of the dozens of people who work on our engi...
03/06/2026

🌟Volunteers' Week Spotlight: Engineering & Loco Crews✨

Did you know that out of the dozens of people who work on our engines and carriages and who drive our trains, only two are paid staff? This railway absolutely could not turn a wheel without the dedicated volunteer workforce that looks after it.

Thanks for keeping the wheels turning!

If you'd like to learn more about our locos and rolling stock, click here: https://wllr.org.uk/information/locomotives/

Celebrating the life of Charles Beyer - Today our Chairman Anne, and Trustee Ryk, joined our friends at Llangollen Railw...
02/06/2026

Celebrating the life of Charles Beyer - Today our Chairman Anne, and Trustee Ryk, joined our friends at Llangollen Railway on the 150 anniversary of the death of Charles Beyer. The locomotive designer and engineer whose Gorton works in Manchester, built our two original engines 'The Earl' and 'The Countess' in 1902.

✨Volunteers' Week Spotlight: Our All-Rounders🌟Ever wondered who mows the grass? Who waters the plants? Answers the phone...
02/06/2026

✨Volunteers' Week Spotlight: Our All-Rounders🌟

Ever wondered who mows the grass? Who waters the plants? Answers the phone in the office? Does all the little odd jobs around the place?

It's our awesome all-rounders who can do anything!

Thank you for being awesome!

🚂Change to loco roster🚂Due to operational reasons, all services will be Diesel-hauled by No 17 ‘The Diema’ tomorrow (Wed...
02/06/2026

🚂Change to loco roster🚂

Due to operational reasons, all services will be Diesel-hauled by No 17 ‘The Diema’ tomorrow (Wed 3 Jun 2026).

Thank you for your understanding.

Address

The Station, Pool Road
Llanfair Caereinion
SY210SF

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+441938810441

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