Dee Valley Railway, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, UK
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Llangollen Railway is a mainly Steam hauled Heritage Railway Line starting at Llangollen Station located beside the Dee River Bridge in Llangollen Town, and continuing for 7 ½ miles upstream, following the River Dee to the village of Carrog.
Waymark Code: WMBV5W
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/22/2011
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Llangolen Railway is a mainly Steam hauled Heritage Railway Line starting at Llangollen Station located beside the Dee River Bridge in Llangollen Town, and continuing for 7 ½ miles upstream, following the River Dee to the village of Carrog
The Railway remains close to the waters of the river for most of it’s length, On the north bank at Llangollen Station, the river is crossed on to the south bank via the Dee Bridge, approximately one mile upstream from Llangollen.
Llangollen Railway was started in 1975 by a group of enthusiasts who saw the potential for a scenic heritage line through the Dee Valley. Their original vision grew into what you can see today.
7 ½ miles of track have been re-laid westwards along the track-bed of the old Ruabon to Barmouth main line, through to Carrog, where the line presently terminates.
The old main line closed to passenger traffic in 1965 and to goods in 1968. The track, signaling and much of the infrastructure was removed or demolished quickly after this, although Llangollen, Berwyn and Carrog Station buildings survived.
The enthusiasts commemorated the re-opening in 1975 with an open day at Llangollen Station where 60 feet of track had been relaid. The rest, as they say, is history. Berwyn was reached in 1985, Deeside in 1990, Glyndyfrdwy in 1993 and Carrog in 1996.
Demolished infrastructure, such as the signal boxes at Llangollen Goods Junction, Deeside Halt, Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog were rebuilt from the ground up and are fully operational allowing multi train operation on gala days and busy weekends
The line then climbs steeply to reach Berwyn Station, from where the climb continues, through Berwyn Tunnel (1/3 mile) to Deeside Halt - a request stop only. From here the line rises gently for the next 2 miles to Glyndyfrdwy Station and village, and finally, on to Carrog on a gently rising grade.
Plans are in hand to extend the line a further 2 ½ miles to Corwen Town, where a new station will be built.
Llangollen Railway Trust is a registered Charity (Charity No 1046614) - if you would like to join Llangollen Railway as a member, please download the Membership Form from the link at the bottom of this page.
FACILITIES FOR OUR DISABLED VISITORS
Toilets on Platform One
Disabled parking available on first come first served basis at Llangollen Station (limited to two spaces), more disabled parking available at Carrog Station.
Ramps and assistance to board trains from our station staff
A specially adapted coach for wheelchair users
Access to all platforms and Victoria’s Tearoom and Carrog's Tearoom at each end of the route.
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