Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway members and supporters

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway members and supporters Travel by narrow gauge steam train through beautiful Mid Wales countryside.

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 th

e 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.

Build in Bricks - Last 2 DaysTrains will be running to the Yellow Timetablehttps://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=13177148...
29/05/2026

Build in Bricks - Last 2 Days

Trains will be running to the Yellow Timetable

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🚂Build-in-Bricks🚂

Are you looking for a FREE half-term activity for your family?

Look no further! Build-in-Bricks is on in Connections Museum at Llanfair Caereinion Station, 23 - 31 May, 11:00 to 16:00. It's a free activity, you don't need to buy train tickets to participate.

Of course, if you'd like to travel on our beautiful line, we will also have steam trains running and tickets can be purchased as normal.

- Free play ‘Brick Pits’ with over 10,000 bricks! What will you create?
- Build a Race Car to top our leader board.
- Complete the Superhero & Villain minifigure trail.
- Share your creations and help populate our brick-built town.
- LEGO® graffiti wall.

More info here: https://wllr.org.uk/events/build-in-bricks/

https://www.facebook.com/share/1FnPHu9epW/Temperatures on the footplate of 1877 were around 45C.
26/05/2026

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Temperatures on the footplate of 1877 were around 45C.

⭐DIESEL FEST! - Wednesday 27th May

🌞Due to the continued high temperatures, and for the safety of our locomotive crews, tomorrows trains operated by 1877 will now be diesel hauled.

📷This is a rare opportunity to see two of our diesels normally focused on engineering works, operating passenger trains together.
🚃No.17 'Diema' will haul the 10.30 & 13.45 departures.
🚃No.7 'Chattenden' will haul the 12.00 & 15.30 departures.

We apologise for any inconvenience and will update when we are returning to steam.

📷J. Brett

Bank Holiday Weekend and Half Term ApproachingTrains are running this week on Wednesday & Thursday the from Saturday 23...
19/05/2026

Bank Holiday Weekend and Half Term Approaching

Trains are running this week on Wednesday & Thursday the from Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st of May trains are running every day.
Timetables are here https://wllr.org.uk/your-visit/timetables/

If you have any Lego fans in your family then please visit the Build in Bricks event during the Half Term Break see this link https://wllr.org.uk/events/build-in-bricks/

Did you know you can post pictures you have taken at our railway on the Unofficial Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Facebook Group?
Link here https://www.facebook.com/groups/313451881057425/

Last but not least please follow the 'Official' page - that is updated on a very regular basis, Link here https://www.facebook.com/WelshpoolSteamRailway

Can You Tell A Stegosaurus From A Diplodocus?This weekend the railway is hosting some rather large replicas of beasts fr...
08/05/2026

Can You Tell A Stegosaurus From A Diplodocus?

This weekend the railway is hosting some rather large replicas of beasts from the age of dinosaurs.
Quite by chance it also the Annual General Meeting of the W&LLR Preservation Company.

More info about the Jurassic visitors: https://wllr.org.uk/events/dinosaur-weekend/

A couple of pictures taken this afternoon at Raven Square. Trains are running tomorrow and the at the weekend.
22/04/2026

A couple of pictures taken this afternoon at Raven Square. Trains are running tomorrow and the at the weekend.

Revised Locomotive Roster for Easter Sunday & Monday1877, formerly known as Chevallier, had to be with drawn from servic...
04/04/2026

Revised Locomotive Roster for Easter Sunday & Monday

1877, formerly known as Chevallier, had to be with drawn from service today (Saturday 3rd April). Services for the next two day will be operated by 699.01, Sir Drefaldwyn and the Diema diesel
Details here https://wllr.org.uk/information/locomotive-roster/

Address

The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys
Welshpool
SY210SF

Telephone

+441938810441

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