Panier Tank 6430 - Gala 2004

Welsh Guardsman - threading the Gwili Valley

Taking a step back in time in the Gwili Valley Tel: 01267 238213

Camu'n ôl mewn amser yng Nghwm Gwili

The volunteer run Gwili Steam Railway, is the only steam standard gauge railway operating in South West Wales

The first train ran at Easter 1978 using one coach pulled by a
Peckett 0-4-0 called Merlin, Since then it has developed into one
of the principle tourist attractions in Carmarthenshire.

The Gwili Railway is a living reminder of a Great Western Railway branch line set in the breathtaking Carmarthenshire hills. The trip down memory lane starts at Bronwydd Arms Station, and the steam train follows the route, originally taken by the Carmarthen to Aberystwyth line to a delightful halt at Danycoed

Next time you watch a period drama on television, look very closely at any railway scenes; they may have been shot on the Gwili Steam Railway. A series of film contracts, which have included Carrie’s War Heidi and recently The Edge of Love were filmed here, endorsing attempts made to recreate a living section of a Great Western Railway branch line in rural West Wales. This is further reinforced by the friendliness of the volunteer staff.

The Gwili Railway also offers photographic charters. Former GWR locomotives are hired by photographers, moved to the Gwili by road for a few days, so that scenes appropriate to bygone days can correctly be recreated and the once-familiar shapes of ‘Panniers’, ‘Prairies’ and even the nifty 14XX tanks have all visited the line in recent years.

There are exciting times ahead as plans are in place to extend the Gwili Railway to the outskirts of Carmarthen – to a new terminus at the old Abergwili Junction. This was the point where the line to Llandeilo turned right and headed up the Towy valley.

Sunday July 6th will see a Teddy Bear Day on the Railway with competitions for the little ones and a FREE Bouncy Castle.

Due to popular demand, further dates have been added for Driver Experieince on October 11th and 18th. Numbers are limited. Please ring 01267 238213 for further details.

THOMAS AND HIS FRIENDS
pay another visit to the Railway on September 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st. Tickets are already on sale. Get your tickets early and SAVE !
YOU CAN NOW PAY BY CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS.

THE YEAR ENDS WITH A WEEKEND WITH THE GWILI VINTAGE CARRIAGE GROUP.
BE PART OF THE ACTION WHEN GWR COACH 216 ENTERS TRAFFIC.
VINTAGE TRAIN IN OPERTION.
(subject to confirmation)