The Vale of Rheidol Railway

Many of the carriages are fully enclosed, whilst others are open. To access the carriages, there is one step of 400mm between the platform and the carriage floor.

Extra steps are available if required, please ask the Guard. The carriage doors are 580mm wide and internal gangways are 420mm and 520mm wide.

Full Access Statement available for download HERE

We welcome everyone to enjoy our heritage experience and strive to make your visit as pleasant and memorable as possible. Please note that by their nature, heritage stations and vintage carriages were built in less enlightened times where the access needs of people were not considered. We are part way through a programme of accessibility developments. At the present time there are still some access restrictions.

All aboard the Vale of Rheidol by narrow gauge steam train. An unforgettable journey from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge, through the beautiful Rheidol Valley and sit back, relax on a nostalgic journey through the spectacular Mid Wales countryside.

Hop aboard at Aberystwyth and watch the scenery passing by your window. You will soon see the countryside change travelling through wide open fields, ancient woodland and rugged mountain scenery as the line twists and turns, clinging to the hillside to reach Devil’s Bridge – home of the famous Mynach Falls and Devil’s Punchbowl.

Look out for birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards soaring high above the valley floor and listen to the sound of the narrow gauge steam engine working hard on the climb into the hills.

Opened in 1902, the railway is a masterpiece of engineering and has been delighting passengers young and old for generations. Although the line no longer carries lead ore from the mines it has been carrying holidaymakers to the beauty spot of Devil’s Bridge for over a hundred years!

The railway is a registered charity, dedicated to preserving the heritage railway for future generations to enjoy. The historic coal fired steam locomotives and vintage carriages were built by the Great Western Railway in the 1920s and 30s and are now fully restored.