Miniature Railway - Railway Museum, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales, UK
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This great, little railway can be found at the Conwy Valley Railway Museum.
Waymark Code: WM6MHM
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/21/2009
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Running over a mile track this miniature railway takes you on an 8 minute ride around the beautiful scenery of Betws-y-Coed and even through a tunnel. The trains run throughout the year from 10.30am with the last train running at 4.30pm; they operate depending on the weather conditions.
There are two gauges with a 7 1/4 inch track in a dog's bone loop and a 15 inch gauge for the tramcar which is accessible for disabled people. Colin Cartwright acquired the line in 1985 and subsequently the line was added to, more than doubling in length. A passing loop was added near the buffet coach and in 2009 more track was added with the renewal of some existing track.
To provide accessibility to disabled and older people the 15 inch tramcar came into existence. This was built in Walsall by Brett Rogers and T.M.A. Engineering.
Conwy Valley Railway Museum has a public footbridge which spans the main railway, the 7 1/4 inch and 15 inch tracks; being the only footbridge to do so in the UK.
There are a variety of engines used with the Gwydir Castle engine in position when we visited. The engines are normally steam but out of season a diesel train operates. The tramcar runs on an electric track and is the only one of its kind in Wales.
Michael Portillo and the BBC visited this miniature railway filming for the new series of 'Great British Railway Journeys' which is due to be broadcast in 2011. There are some great photographs of this day on the main website.
Gauge of railway: 7 1/4" and 15"
Engine Type: Several Engine Types on Site
Miniature Railroads Web Page: [Web Link]
Public Availability: Seasonal
Ride Fee: Yes
If Yes: 1.50
Entrance Fee: No
If There is an Additional Fee: 0
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train or related to the train. Possible photos include the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat or of a family member with one of the miniature r.r. crossing signs. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the miniature railway related items that can be found in locations like this