Due to operational reasons we will be closed on Sunday 4th November. We apologise for any inconvenience.
We have therefore changed our advertised services on the last October and November weekends for 2018. This will mean more help and support will be required by our volunteers and staff to crew the steam locomotives. A double crew is also needed to man the day and evening dining trains on the 27th October and 3rd November.
We are therefore pleased for our passengers who enjoy steam to be able to book these extra services.
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th October: Due to extreme weather we are now cancelling all services. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Wednesday 11th October Steam Services Cancellation Notification, please contact the office if you have booked online. We apologise for any inconvenience. Our Cream Tea and passenger service will resume on Thursday the 11th October.
https://gwili-railway.co.uk/product-category/ghost-express/
Full steam ahead for the annual Gwili Railway Evening Curry Train
The train will depart at 7.00pm (arrive for 6.30pm) and travel through the Carmarthenshire countryside by night. The train will not visit Abergwili due to operational night reasons. Curry is self service with a choice of 3 types to hot curry as well as a vegetarian option. Served with rice and Onion Bhaji. Book today as their are limited spaces of 34 for public. The volunteers and GRPS please book through the office.
LNE van preserved for future generations at Gwili Railway
Recently outshopped by the Carriage and Wagon team, London and North Eastern 12Ton ventilated van of 1940. Well done to all the team and C&W volunteers for their dedication and hard work.
TAFF VALE NUMBER 28
Taff Vale locomotive number 28 is the only surviving member of the 01 Class. It is also the only surviving standard gauge locomotive designed and built in Wales. After service with the Taff Vale and Great Western Railways, it moved into military service and then onto the coalfields of County Durham before being retired. The locomotive now forms part of the national collection of historically important locomotives, owned by the National Railway Museum in York.
After restoration in Caerphilly in the 1980s and having work carried out at the Dean Forest and Llangollen Railways, number 28 is now based on the Gwili Railway. Work has now started on its conservation with a view to full restoration.
It is intended to return the locomotive to its original Taff Vale condition, but significant work is required on the boiler, tanks and bunker as well as replacing missing components. The team currently meets once a month at the Gwili Railway. Any help is greatly appreciated, if you would like to become involved in this interesting project please contact us on the number below.
Any financial donations can be made to the Gwili Vintage Carriage Group and will help us get number 28 in steam once more.
We can be contacted through our Facebook page @gvcguk, email: [email protected] or by telephone: 07961 940651
Contact us at C/O Gwili Railway: Bronwydd Arms Station, Carmarthen. SA33 6HT
There so much to do after your visit to the Gwili Steam Railway
As well as visiting the Gwili Steam Railway you can find other attractions nearby to enjoy a fun packed day. Visit this website for more information…
https://www.great-days-out.co.uk/west-wales/carmarthenshire/
Gwili Christmas Card Competition – School Drawing Sessions
Does your primary school in West Wales, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Llandovery, and Brecon areas enjoy local artists coming into the school to show children how to draw?
Scott Artus our resident designer and illustrator is available to visit your school to reach children how to draw and design their christmas card competition entries. If you like us to visit, each child will receive a goodie bag and an day with Scott (Scott previously worked with primary schools in the Stockport for 10 years doing art and literacy projects). He also illustrated our famous book ‘Norris and Gertie Gobstopper on the Gwili Railway.
Contact the office on 01267 238213 to register your interest or email [email protected]
We need your help by filling out this questionnaire to help us unlock grants available for the development, shed and museums. Your information will only be used to prove to our benefactors that the shed and museum facility is a worthwhile attraction to our visitors, supporters, volunteers and staff.
Download your survey here…
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO OUR POPULAR SANTA’S MAGICAL STEAM TRAINS*
Fill out the questionnaire and return to the guard or our shop assistants. One of our directors will pick a winner on
3rd November 2018. Winners will be announced on our website and facebook.
*The ticket allows 2 adults and 2 children to travel on their chosen day to see Santa.
We are sorry to announce we have changed our steam service on Sunday 12th August. We are now running our Heritage Railcar for operational reasons.
DMS W51347 was withdrawn from British Rail service in 1993, as part of set L142. it was initially preserved at Mangapps Farm in Suffolk, before moving to the Colne Valley Railway in 1995. It then moved to the Nene Valley Railway in 1997, where it ran in BR blue and grey livery. It was moved to the Gwili railway in 2009 where it was repainted in BR green (with whiskers) in 2014.
DMS W51401 was withdrawn from BR service in April 1994 and preserved at the Battlefiled Railway in Market Bosworth. It moved to the Nene Valley Railway before moving again to the Gwili Railway in 2009 where it was repainted in BR green (with whiskers) in 2014 at the Llwyfan Carriage Workshops.
Both cars (as well as centre car TCL 59508 – not in use today) are now owned by the Llanelli and District Railway Society (a Gwili Steam Railway Supporting Body). The first phase of restoration has been completed and over the next few years work is planned to reverse the interior condition from 1980s to a 1960s design.
The unit is in regular use on high days and low days, running throughout the summer season. It is used as the ‘Gwili Fryer’ special throughout July and August and also includes a full length bar (with dummy hand pump) in the brake area of DMBS W51347 using components from a closed Brecon Pub.
Are you thinking of a new idea and place to go on a Saturday night?
The Gwili Railway can cater for your needs. Every Saturday during August – 11th/18th/25th we run a Fish and Chip Supper and Ale train which can cater for small parties up to 30. There is a choice of fish and chips, pies, sausage and you will enjoy a scenic ride on our Heritage railcar diesel unit. We have a small bar and can cater for your drink requirements on request. Contact the office and book through our website on the link provided.
https://gwili-railway.co.uk/product-category/dining/dining-gwili-fryer/
High Tea and Prosecco Steam Train 14th October – CANCELLED
Our last high tea train on the 14th of October has been withdrawn due to lack of demand, we apologise to any passengers who have booked, you can be transferred to our popular Strawberry Cream Tea or ask for a refund.
When you book online please ensure you bring a printed receipt of purchase when you arrive at the ticket office.
Our steam service is running as normal during August, every Sunday-Friday the Heritage Railcar service will run every Saturday.
Please call the office before you travel to check availability.
Gwili Railway standard timetable has departures leaving Bronwydd Arms at:
11.00 13.00 15.00
Our standard timetable is in operation on the following days in 2018:
| February | 17*, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24*, 25* |
| March | 4*, 18* |
| April | 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21*,25, 29 |
| May | 2, 9, 12, 13, 16, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30 |
| June | 1, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 |
| July | 1, 2, 3, 4, 7*, 9, 10, 11, 14*, 16, 17, 18, 21*, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28*, 29, 30, 31 |
| August | 1, 4*, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11*, 13, 14, 15, 18*, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25*, 26, 28, 29 |
| September | 1*, 2, 4, 5, 8*, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 22*, 23, 25, 26 |
| October | 3, 7*, 10, 13*, 14, 17, 20*, 21, 24, 27*, 28*, 29, 30 |
| November | 2, 3*, 4 |
* Denotes diesel services.
Before you travel to the railway please visit the website or Facebook page to check for service changes. Please call 01267 238213 no later than 4.00pm the day before you travel.
The Gwili Railway and Taff Vale Vintage Carriage Group need your help and support…
Can you spare your time, expertise or even a donation to help us restore this important engine for the benefit of the railway?
Workday update: On Saturday we gave the loco a jet wash down and a clean all over. While up there we noticed the cab roof was unpainted so gave it a wire brush down and a coat of primer. In the afternoon we sorted out the slidebars and marked them all up. We also got one con-rod out and cleaned and primed.
Join us every Saturday at Llwyfan Cerrig to help restore and join in the fun. Refreshments provided. More information can be found on the dedicated website. https://gvcg.co.uk
Friday 2nd November Charity Fundraiser
What’s on at the Plough Hotel Rhosmaen, Llandeilo:
Call today to book the Plough: 01558 823431
The Plough Hotel Rhosmaen Llandeilo SA19 6NP www.ploughrhosmaen.com
@theploughwales
Building on the future of the Gwili Railway’s Heritage Carriage Shed Appeal – Help Us raise £150,000+
With the opening of the new Abergwili Junction extension, the Gwili Railway is now embarking on the next exciting phase of development. Like many heritage lines, the Gwili Railway makes use of the standard British Railways Mark 1 carriages. A storage facility is badly needed to protect them from the worst of the Welsh weather. The new shed will hold four Mark 1 carriages on each road.
We have several historic items of stock which relate to Wales. The public display of such vehicles and artefacts is seen as essential in informing and educating our visitors. The carriage shed will allow us to obtain further historic Welsh carriages for display and create a educational classroom facility. Potential funding partners are fully supportive of a building with an emphasis on display, education and storage. The full cost of the proposed building will be £300,000 and we have informal pledges of over half this amount provided we can raise the remainder. We are therefore looking to raise a further £150,000 to complete the funding package and to allow construction to begin. Just Giving is the easiest way for you to donate online, cheques can be sent to the railway by post.
Do you enjoy taking photographs when you visit the railway?
If you do email your stories about your experience and we will feature them on our news section. Fun, informative and positive memories help us engage with the public.
Do you have old photographs and memories of the Gwili Railway?
We would love to show our visitors and railway fans stories and photographs from the past. If you have any stories or photographs email to us and we will feature them here on our news section.
Email [email protected]
Please attach a his resolution photograph as a jpg and your name and contact details. If you have print that you wish to post please include a self stamped address envelope so we can return the photograph. Alternatively tag us into your post on Facebook.
We may also feature your thoughts and stories in our bi-annual messenger magazine that goes out to our members, volunteers, GRPS shareholders and public.
Leaving a Legacy to the Gwili Railway
The main objective of the Gwili Railway is to rebuild as much as possible of the railway between the two towns of Carmarthen and Llanpumsaint. The railway is always grateful for and benefits greatly from gifts and legacies received, however small. In recent years these gifts have enabled a range of projects to completed.
Making a will is the most secure way of planning for the future and leaving a gift towards a cause you believe in as well as providing a tangible memorial to your support. Although the writing of a will does need to be carefully considered, it is neither difficult nor time-consuming. However, as your will once properly signed and witnessed will be an important legal document, we strongly recommend you ask a solicitor or other regulated professional to prepare it, to ensure that it is valid and gives effect to your wishes.
It is the Gwili Railways firm policy to honour and respect specific bequests.
Any enquiry will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Please be reassured that legacies and bequests are not spent on administration or the day-to-day operation of the Trust or Railway.
General Purpose gifts and legacies are always welcome.
Gifts of Specific Items:
Should you bequeath an item or a collection, please include the additional following wording: “I give to the Gwili Railway [describe item or collection in full] for the general purpose of the railway and I authorise my executors to pay the costs of transport of the item to Gwili Railway Bronwydd Arms Station and any related costs.”
Gifts for Specific Purposes: If gifts of specific sums or residue are to be for a specific purpose, the following wording should be added:”…and I express the wish that if possible this gift shall be used by the railway.”
AMENDING YOUR WILL BY CODICIL
If you have already made a Will but wish to add a new bequest to the Gwili Railway you can amend your current Will without making a new one by making a Codicil.
Example wording for a Codicil:
In addition to any legacies given by my said Will I give to the Gwili Railway ltd of Bronwydd Arms Station, Bronwydd, Carmarthen SA33 6HT, the sum of £…………… (or specific item(s) to be given) to be used for its general charitable purposes and I declare the receipt of their Treasurer or other authorised officer shall be full and sufficient discharge. In all other respects I confirm my said Will and any other codicils thereto.
In witness whereof I have set my hand this…….day of……….20….
presence of us who at his/her request in his/her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Signature of witness:
Name:
Address:
I………… of ………….. declare this to be a first/second (++) codicil to my Will dated………………
++ insert number as appropriate
COMMEMORATION
The Gwili Railway will treat all bequests with respect and appreciation. A memorial book will be kept for future remembrance unless you would prefer to remain anonymous.
We will be happy to consider providing a suitably worded plaque to mark a commemorative gift or bequest. Such plaques can be displayed in a suitable location.
LIFETIME GIFTS
Some people like to make charitable gifts during their lifetime so that they can see the effect of their donations. The Gwili Railway always has a number of specific projects in progress at any one time. We welcome gifts for specific projects and our Chairman is always happy to discuss particular requirements with donors and their advisers.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you would like to discuss this in confidence with someone from the Gwili Railway, please contact our Chairman Robert Voyle by email [email protected]
Ways you can help us today
The Gwili Railway has a number of ways in which contributions can be made. The intention and preferences of the contribution will be respected as far as reasonably possible.
Share donations – A regular payment aimed at the vital planning and enabling work to extend the railway.
Please donate to the Railway (£10 per share donation), make cheques payable to the Gwili Railway.
Or simply make a donation or a regular bankers order:
Please pay – The National Westminster Bank, 35 Green Street, Neath SA11 1DB Sort Code 54-10-19
for the credit of the Gwili Railway Company Ltd; Account Number No. 11512628.
Reserved for the construction and maintenance of our very splendid Heritage Carriages.
Help us unlock the funding pledges by donating to the project.
Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/gwili-shedappeal
JOIN OR DONATE TO THE GRPS:
Volunteering – Helping out at Gwili Railway by promoting the railway, helping to raise awareness and encouraging others to join us as members. Donations and GRPS membership can be done by;
Adult; 1 Year £18, 5 Years £90
Joint: 1 Year £24, 5 Years £120
Family: 1 Year £26, 5 Years £130
Student: £7.50
Please make cheques payable to “GRPS” and send your details and your payment to: Membership Secretary, Gwili Railway Preservation Society, Bronwydd Arms Station, Carmarthen, SA33 6HT.
By bank transfer to: Sort Code: 090154 A/C No: 74534006
Carmarthenshire Tourism Association’s new Hwyl Events will be held at a variety of fantastic locations – including historic houses, gardens, award-winning restaurants, working farms and the first will be held on our steam railway as it chugs along through stunning scenery!
Enjoy an evening of ‘Hwyl’ (fun) on the move – on the Gwili Railway. Enjoy authentic Welsh food and entertainment on a historic steam train as it travels through the countryside. A truly unique experience – and one not to be missed if you’re visiting Carmarthenshire and West Wales, or if you live locally.
Step back in time when you arrive at Bronwydd Station, the home of Gwili Railway – and be welcomed by the enchanting sounds of the harp being played. Then it will be time to be seated in the 1950s dining carriage ready for the train’s departure on its journey through the Carmarthenshire countryside.
Whilst the train travels slowly along its tracks, you’ll be treated to 3 courses of Welsh delights – beginning with a selection of Welsh canapes, followed by a hearty bowl of lamb cawl (the national dish of Wales), served with local bread and cheese, and ending with a delicious dessert. During the journey you’ll also enjoy an evening of entertainment, showcasing some great Welsh performers.
At this HwylNos evening, sit back and enjoy beautiful harp music performances from talented young harpist – Lucy Jones; be mesmeried by stories of Welsh myths, legends and folklore from professional storyteller, Carl Gough – and be entertained by the songs and voices of a local Choir.
An unique experience not to be missed.
So, whether you’re visiting or on holiday in the area and would like to discover more about the music and culture of Wales – or whether you live locally and would like to join in our celebrations – there will be a warm Welsh ‘croeso’ (welcome) awaiting you!
Tickets are just £30 per person. The ticket price includes a 4-hours long HwylNos event – with the journey on the Gwili Railway, a 3-course meal (a selection of Welsh canapes, a bowl of cawl served with local bread and cheese, followed by dessert) and the entertainment. Please email the railway your food choice quoting ticket number to [email protected]
A pay bar will be open on the train throughout the night, where you can buy a variety of soft and alcoholic drinks.
Members of Carmarthenshire Tourism Association can access a special rate for their visiting guests and customers. Please contact them to find out more.
CHANGES TO OUR ADVERTISED SERVICES DURING JULY-AUGUST
Due to the risk of line side fires on the advice of the Fire Brigade an emergency timetable is now in place.
STEAM TRAIN SERVICES
Steam trains will now run between Bronwydd Arms and Abergwili, Tuesday to Friday only during July and August.
HERITAGE RAILCAR DIESEL TRAIN SERVICES
Diesel Heritage Railcar services will run the full length of the line. Saturday, Sunday and Monday during July and August.
Please call the office before you travel to check availability.
The leaflets distributed between October 2017 – June 2018 are incorrect at time of going to press and do not reflect changes made recently.
Help our ticket office and guards by following these simple guidelines before you travel…
When you book online please ensure you bring a printed receipt of purchase when you arrive at the ticket office. This helps the volunteers and staff who run the ticket office.
Not all volunteers have access to the online booking system for GDPR and security reasons. We always ask to check your ticket or proof of purchase. Therefore to speed up the ticket checking process please bring a print out of your online booking when you travel.
Celebrating All Things Welsh with Hwyl Events
An exciting new visitor experience is coming to Carmarthenshire this Summer… Hwyl Events. Visitors to Carmarthenshire and West Wales, as well as those of us living locally, can expect to see regular events being held throughout the County, which will bring to life the traditions and culture of Wales – with food, music, dance, storytelling, sport and most importantly, some ‘hwyl’ (fun).
You can book through the What’s On section – July 14th, this will take you to the external booking system.
Tickets are now on sale for the first two of these events. ‘HwylNos on the Gwili Railway’ on the evening of 14th July – where lucky guests will enjoy authentic Welsh food and entertainment on a historic steam train as it travels through the countryside. And ‘HwylNos at Llety Cynin’ is on Friday 27th July, a relaxed evening of traditional Welsh food, dance, stories and music held on a working farm on the outskirts of St Clears.
Other locations for this summer’s Hwyl Events include Llanelly House, the Plough Inn at Rhosmaen and the National Botanic Garden of Wales – with full details on these coming very soon.
Hwyl Events offer two types of events: ‘HwylNos’ which offers visitors an evening of top Welsh entertainment and food and ‘[email protected]’ designed for children to enjoy interactive Welsh experiences, from dancing workshops to storytelling walks at some of the County’s finest visitor attractions.
Nia Ball, Chief Executive of Carmarthenshire Tourism Association, who are behind these events said “We’re delighted to offer a new tourism product to visitors to South West Wales. We’ve received funding from the Welsh Government’s Tourism Product Innovation Fund to get these established this year – and our aim is to offer regular events into future years, which showcase a true taste of Wales to our County’s visitors – and to hopefully help attract new visitors to our area too.”
For more information on Hwyl Events and to book tickets for any of our events head to www.hwylevents.wales
Service changes at the railway and how we contact you…
We sometimes do have to close the railway for various reasons. It may be operational or because of a service change or private booking. We will always notify customers, volunteers and staff no later than 1.00pm the day before. Updates may appear as a scrolling banner, Facebook post or by shutting down the online booking for that day. We are a volunteer supported railway and sometimes we cannot always ensure we have enough rostered staff to drive the trains, guard the carriages or operate the signal box. All of these are safety critical posts. Therefore to avoid disappointment please follow the guidelines below:
Before you travel to the railway please visit the website or Facebook page to check for service changes. Please call 01267 238213 no later than 4.00pm the day before you travel.
Don’t forget to register your classic vehicle or book online for our annual classic transport day.
CLASSIC TRANSPORT DAY: Sunday 15 July
Join us in July for our annual exhibition of Steam locomotives, traction engines, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Buses, 4x4s,Commercial Vehicles, Display Engines and Agricultural vehicles. Prizes for best in show including: Best in show – Classic, Custom, Commercial, Bike, 4×4, Tractor.
4×4 SUV DAY: Monday 27 August
Join us in August for our annual exhibition of Steam locomotives, 4x4s, SUVs, Rally Cars and tractors. Prizes for best in show including: Best in show – Classic, Modified, Used and Abused, Land Rovers and Tractors.
View & Travel Prices*:
Entrants register for FREE with discounted travel on the trains – £6.00*. Register your vehicle online or by contacting the office.
Standard Fares: Adult £12.00, Senior £11.00, Child £6.00, Dog £2.00, Family ticket £31.50 Trains depart: 11.00, 13.00, 15.00.
Please arrive at least 1/2 an hour early as car parking is based in the show field opposite the main station. Entrants to the car and 4×4 event please arrive by 9.30am. Entrants to the competition will receive a wrist band and goodie bag.
Bronwydd Arms Station, Carmarthen. SA33 6HT
The Gwili Railway can accept no liability for failure to operate advertised services or attractions. A diesel locomotive may have to be substituted for steam locomotive at short notice for operational reasons. Information correct at the time of going to print.
Find us off the A484 – B4301, 3 miles north of Carmarthen.
This privacy policy sets out how Gwili Railway uses and protects any information that you might send us when you use this website. We believe that your privacy and your data are important and we’re committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. If you provide us with information by which you can be identified when using this website, then we promise that it will only be used as we describe in this privacy statement. The policy sets out:
We may collect and process the following data about you:
We really are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures to secure and safeguard information we collect online.
We do not store credit card details and we do not share customer details with any 3rd parties.
Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the Internet is not completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our site; any transmission is at your own risk. Once we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorised access.
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We only share your data with other parties where strictly necessary. We may disclose your information to third parties:
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Time for a nice G&T
The best in Welsh Gin Artisans will be appearing at the Gwili Railway – Welsh Food Festival 507 May
Eccentric Gin
Artisan, small batch craft Gin distiller
Web: www.eccentricgin.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EccentricGin/
THE STORY SO FAR…
William Price, 1800-1893 one of the most radical and innovative thinkers in the Victorian period. He was a Physician, a Druid, a believer in free love, the emancipation of women, democracy for all and became a freeman of Llantrisant – a 600 year old tradition that continues to this day.
William Price refused to accept established conventions and norms in all areas of society and he served as the inspiration for a local group of experienced craft brewers & distillers who were disappointed with the quality and flavour of mass produced Gins.
So with input from mixologists and local foragers they decided to create highly innovative small batch craft gins and the Eccentric Brand was born.
All 5 gins have their own individual characteristics which can be attributed to the use of a range of established and not so well known botanicals. Originally based in Llantrisant the Distillery grew and soon had to move to larger premises.
From their Distillery in Caerphilly the Eccentric team use a combination of traditional distilling methods – from traditional London Dry Gin style to New Western Style Gin – even resting gins in wood Burgundy barrels or using vapour infusion – the results are a range of 5 gins each with their own distinct flavours that appeal to all ages and palates that are so remarkably smooth you can even sip them “naked” (neat) if you wish or just with sparkling mineral water or tonic.
Eccentric Gin let their gins do the talking for them and will continue to produce small batch craft gins with innovative results to be enjoyed by both old and new gin drinkers.
The team have even planted juniper bushes in south wales and plan to harvest and use welsh juniper in Welsh Gins. We hope to move to our distillery in the Vale of Glamorgan where we are growing juniper.
Cardiff Dry Gin • Dewi Sant • Madam Geneva • Limbeck • Young Tom
Available in 70 cl, 35 cl and 5 cl sizes. Tyn y Cae Cottage Groes Faen rd Petertson super Ely CF5 6NE Call between 8 -30 and 3-30 Mon to Friday to buy or collect your gins.
A family bakery with a taste for Wales
Popty Cara is a family bakery based in the heart of Pembrokeshire. Our cakes are handmade in small batches in our farmhouse kitchen. We make Bara Brith, Ralph’s cider cake. Black sticky gingerbread, No added sugar fruit cake (suitable for diabetics) Brownies, Flapjacks, Rocky road, Bread pudding, Tiffin and Marmalade.
Popty Cara
Artisan Bara Brith, cider cakes, fresh cooked welsh cakes, etc.
Web: www.poptycara.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PoptyCara/
Twitter: @poptycara
Pizza-Ria
Wood Fired Pizza’s
Web: www.pizzaria.wales
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Pizza-Ria-1720481221565563/
Twitter: @Pizzaria.Wales
We are Pizza-Ria and provide quality wood fired pizza at a wide variety of events across Wales. Delicious pizzas are cooked fresh to order in about 90 seconds!
Gwili Railway Welsh Food Festival 5-7 May
Only 19 days to go!
Featuring the best artisan Food & Drink producers…
Afal Y Graig Cider
Artisan Welsh Cider
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Afal-Y-Graig-Welsh-Artisan-Cider-Perry-278731085642212/
Alfies Beer Bus
Alfie’s Beer Bus, a mobile bar and bottle shop.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/@alfiesbeerbus/
Bee Dazzled
Artisan local honey, fudge, mustards and bees wax products
Web: http://bee-dazzled-cymru1.mybigcommerce.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeeDazzledCymru/
Bryn Farm
Freshly cooked Hot food, sausages, burgers, etc
Facebook: www.facebook.com/brynfarmbbq/
Cafe Tuk Tuk
Freshly Ground Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Fairtrade Tea
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CafeTukTuk/
Carmarthenshire Cheese
Local Welsh Cheese
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CwmniCawsCaerfyrddin/
Castell Howell
Web: www.castellhowellfoods.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/castellhowell/
Celtic Country Wines
Fruit Wines, Liquers, Vinegars
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CelticCountryWines/
Twitter: @celticwines
Coity Bach
Pasties, faggots, scotch eggs, meat
Web: www.coitybach.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/coitybach/
Cusan Welsh Cream Liqueurs
Home made Welsh cream liqueurs
Web: www.cusan.co.uk
Twitter: @CusanLiqueur
Eccentric Gin
Artisan, small batch craft Gin distiller
Web: www.eccentricgin.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EccentricGin/
Gareth’s Delicious Delights
Artisan Choclates and Fudge
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GarethsDeliciousDelights/
Gillys Coffee
Fresh Coffee
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gillyscoffee/
Good & Proper Brownies
Artisan, hand & home made Brownies
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoodandProperbrownies/
Levicta Wines
French Wine
Web: www.levictawines.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Levictawines/
Twitter: @lLevvictawines
Little Black Hen
Home made artisan jams, chutneys, curds and fruit vinegars
Facebook: www.facebook.com/littleblackhen/
Twitter: @littleblackhen1
Little Grandma’s Kitchen
Chutneys, marmalades, curds and preserves
Web: www.littlegrandmaskitchen.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/littlegrandmas.kitchen/
Twitter: @LGKitchen
Mountainview Ice Cream
Mountainview Ice Cream & Milkshakes
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mountainviewice/
Pizza-Ria
Wood Fired Pizza’s
Web: www.pizzaria.wales
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Pizza-Ria-1720481221565563/
Twitter: @Pizzaria.Wales
Popty Cara
Artisan Bara Brith, cider cakes, fresh cooked welsh cakes, etc.
Web: www.poptycara.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PoptyCara/
Twitter: @poptycara
Rhosyn Farm Produce
Home reared Old Spot Pork, Goat, Lamb, sausages, etc.
Web: www.rhosynfarmproduce.weebly.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Rhosyn-Farm-Produce-1020569584623578/
Ridiculously Rich by Alana
Brownies
Web: www.RidiculouslyRichbyalana.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RidicRichCarms/
Twitter: @Ridicrichcarms
Tast Natur
Botanical Syrups, slushes and chocolates
Web: www.tastnatur.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TastNatur/
Twitter: @tastnatur
Welsh Brew Tea
Tea, coffee and hot chocolate
Facebook: www.facebook.com/welshbrewteauk/
Join the conversation online:
Facebook: @TheGwiliSteamRailway
Web: www.gwili-railway.co.uk Tel: 01267 238213
For Friday and Saturday
Departures from Bronwydd Arms are
1100 – to Danycoed – normal steam round trip
1115 – to Abergwili Junction – shuttle
1215 – Shuttle to Cwmdwyfran
1300 – to Danycoed – normal steam round trip
1315 – to Abergwili Junction – shuttle
1415 – Shuttle to Cwmdwyfran
1500 – normal steam round trip but runs to Abergwili Junction first, then to Danycoed (non stop) and back to Bronwydd, with a short stop at Llwyfan.
Departures from Llwyfan Cerrig are:
1110 – normal steam train to Danycoed
1150 – normal steam train to Abergwili Junction and Bronwydd Arms
1310 – normal steam train to Danycoed
1350 – normal steam train to Abergwili Junction and Bronwydd Arms
1635 – normal steam train to Brownydd Arms
For Sunday and Monday
Departures from Bronwydd Arms are:
1100 – steam – round trip to Danycoed and Abergwili Junction
1200 – DMU – round trip to Danycoed and Abergwili Junction
1300 – steam – round trip to Danycoed and Abergwili Junction
1400 – DMU – round trip to Danycoed and Abergwili Junction
1500 – steam – round trip to Danycoed and Abergwili Junction
1600 – DMU – round trip to Danycoed and Abergwili Junction
Departures from Llwyfan Cerrig
1110 – steam to Danycoed
1135 – steam to Abergwili Junction and Bronwydd Arms
1210 – DMU to Danycoed
1125 – DMU to Abergwili Junction and Bronwydd Arms
1310 – steam to Danycoed
1335 – steam to Abergwili Junction and Bronwydd Arms
1410 – DMU to Danycoed
1435 – DMU to Abergwili Junction and Bronwydd Arms
1510 – steam to Danycoed
1535 – steam to Abergwili Junction and Bronwydd Arms
1610 – DMU to Danycoed
1635 – DMU to Abergwili Junction and Bronwydd Arms
ONLINE VOUCHER CODES* – BOOK & SAVE
Use these codes when booking, add to your basket and apply code at checkout.
showearlybook20: 4×4, Bike and Classic Car Days, book by May 1st – Save 20%
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dieselsat20: Diesel Saturday Service – Save 20%
driverexperience15: Driver Experience book online by March 9th – Save 15%
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Santa’s Magical Steam Trains
santaearlybook10: Book early for the first two weekends when booked before 30th September – Save 10%
santaearlybook5: Book early for 23-24 December, when booked before October 31st – Save 5%
*These voucher codes are only applicable when you book online through our website. Offers cannot be used when purchasing tickets by phone or on the day in our ticket office.
2018 is the year for classic vehicle shows at the Gwili Steam Railway. Following on from the success of our annual Classic Vehicle Day (held every second Sunday in July) 15th July we will also be holding a Classic Bike Show on the 2nd and 3rd of June and a 4×4 SUV Classic Vehicle Show on the August Bank Holiday Monday.
Exhibitors can travel at a discounted rate of £6.00, entry into the competitions will be free with gifts entrants and prizes for best in show. Visitors will pay the standard fare which includes our view and travel entry. The tickets cover travel for all day so you can see the show and travel ups and down the line.
Join us for our yearly exhibitions of Steam locomotives and traction engines, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Buses, 4x4s, Commercial Vehicles, Display Engines and Agricultural vehicles.
View & Travel Prices*:
See the what’s on section of the website and Facebook for details, pricing and how to enter. Exhibitors can contact the office for entry forms.
Facebook: @TheGwiliSteamRailway
Standard TRAVEL Fares:
Adult £12.00, Senior £11.00, Family £31.50, Child £6.00 (3-15 yr), Dogs £2.00
*Exhibitors only pay: £6.00
Trains Depart: 11.00/13.00/15.00
Application form
Classic Bike Show
Car Show Page
4×4 Show Page
Pitch fees for trade stands are available for a fee of £25.00, contact the office for details.
Gwili Railway launches first calendar New for all railway photography fans…
We are pleased to announce our new 2019 calendar which will be available for sale in our shop. The calendar features photographs taken by our photographer Scott Artus. The seasonal scenes of steam and diesel locomotive photographs were taken during our 2016-2017 season. This is the perfect railway enthusiast gift.
A collectible gift – with photographs you can trim and frame
If you catch Scott on the railway he’ll even sign your limited edition copy.The first edition print run is limited to 250. The retail price will be £3.99 in-store.
Over the Easter Weekend in 1978, the newly formed Gwili Railway ran it’s first trains in the preservation era. These were formed of a small Peckett 0-4-0ST called “Merlin” (hauling a single DMU trailer), from Bronwydd Arms as far as Cwmdwyfran.
Forty years on, we are recreating the spirit of 1978! Look out the recreated Cwmdwyfran shuttles, as well as double-headed non-stop train.
Over the Easter Weekend in 1978, the newly formed Gwili Railway ran its first trains in the preservation era. The very first trains ran from Bronwydd Arms as far as Cwmdwyfran, operating in a ‘push-pull’ fashion – using ‘Merlin’ and a DMU trailer.
Forty years on, the railway has grown from strength to strength. For this weekend only, the Cwmdwyfran shuttle will be recreated, departing from Bronwydd Arms at 1200 and 1400 – normal tickets are valid. Please note that there are no toilet facilities on board the DMU trailer, nor is it possible to board or alight at the site of Cwmdwyfran Halt.
We hope that you enjoy your day with us, and return soon. We have achieved a lot in forty years and have a lot to celebrate – look out for other ‘Gwili 40’ events happening throughout the year.
Danycoed Halt
Opened 2001 – Recreated typical BR(W) halt, with small shelter.
– Watch your locomotive run around it’s train, ready for the return journey.
Llwyfan Cerrig
Opened 1988 – Travelling Post Office coach open for viewing
– TVR No.28 on static display in the yard – footplate open.
Cwmdwyfran Halt (site of)
– It is not possible to board or alight here.
Bronwydd Arms
Reopened in 1978 – S&T Museum open, in the signalbox at the far end of the carpark.
– Cafe open all day (in the Victorian coach bodies, next to the signalbox).
Abergwili Junction – Opened 2017. Our newest station! Accessible by rail only.
Where to eat and drink;
The Victorian Tearoom will be open at Bronwydd Arms station (next to the signalbox) – serving hot drinks, rolls and cakes throughout the day. Toilets are available at both Bronwydd Arms and Llwyfan Cerrig stations.
Easter Children’s Activities
Look out for the Easter Bunny, who will be making appearances throughout the day. Loopy Lews the magician will be giving performances, whilst a face-painter will also in residence. Don’t forget to look out for Easter Eggs Cards around the Station at Llwyfan Cerrig, where you will also receive your Easter Egg.
“Gwili 40 – The Opening Act” – 30th/31st March 2018 (Public Timetable)
‘Gwili 40 – passenger timetable and information sheet
Departures from Bronwydd Arms are:
11.00 – full line trip with locomotive 47 (Moorbarrow)
12.00 – trip to site of Cwmdwyfran Halt and return with loco Welsh Guardsman
13.00 – full line trip with locomotive Welsh Guardsman
14.00 – trip to site of Cwmdwyfran Halt and return with loco 47 (Moorbarrow)
15.00 – full line trip with locomotives 47 Moorbarrow and Welsh Guardsman. This train will first go to Abergwili Junction and then run non-stop to Danycoed, before returning to Bronwydd Arms
Carriage Shed Appeal
With the opening of the new Abergwili Junction extension, the Gwili Railway is now embarking on the next exciting phase of development. Like many heritage lines, the Gwili Railway makes use of the standard British Railways Mark 1 carriages. A storage facility is badly needed to protect them from the worst of the Welsh weather. The new shed will hold four Mark 1 carriages on each road.
We have several historic items of stock which relate to Wales. The public display of such vehicles and artefacts is seen as essential in informing and educating our visitors. The carriage shed will allow us to obtain further historic Welsh carriages for display and create a educational classroom facility. Potential funding partners are fully supportive of a building with an emphasis on display, education and storage. The full cost of the proposed building will be £300,000 and we have informal pledges of over half this amount provided we can raise the remainder.
We are therefore looking to raise a further £100,000 (we have raised 50k so far) to complete the funding package and to allow construction to begin. Just Giving is the easiest way for you to donate online, cheques can be sent to the railway by post.
Help us unlock the funding pledges by donating to the project – click here to donate direct
Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/gwili-shedappeal
For a more information or a appeal brochure you can email the railway [email protected] or phone 01267 238213. www.gwili-railway.co.uk
The Gwili Steam railway is a volunteer led Heritage Railway and we are continuously looking for new ways to improve our facilities for visitors and children.
Our Carriage and Wagon team have for many years been renovating one of our vintage carriages to help make more attractions at the Gwili Railway. The C&W team decided it would work best as a static carriage which can then be used as a waiting area and a designated classroom and activity centre for school groups and the local community.
However due to the railways continuous repair programme on our running stock we cannot afford to complete this project. This is where we hope you would donate funds to help us raise the £5,000 we need to make it a pleasant environment for visitors, schools and an community group who need a meeting room.
You can donate by clicking here – Restore our carriages fund
Classic Bike Show – Steam and Pistons at Gwili Railway
Sign up for our new event on the 2/3 June, entrants pay only £6.00, visitors pay standard fare. Prizes for best in show. Contact the office for exhibitor entrant forms.
Half term is approaching and sometimes it is a challenge to keep families entertained during the colder months. Come along to the Gwili during the half term and we’ll help you with the winter blues. Our train line is stunning this time of year with uninterrupted views of the valley and river.
*With this great offer, for every paying adult, two children can ride for free.
This offer is valid for parties up to 6 in size – parties of over 6 will need to pay the extra child fare.
Saturday the 17th starts with our Heritage Railcar Diesel Service, perfect for seeing the view of the line. Sunday the 18th is our Diners only ‘Valentines Special’. The steam locomotives will be pulling our refurbished bar coach and our dining set will be serving a 4 course lunch.
The week will see our steam locomotives the Welsh Guardsman and Moorbarrow in service. Any families visiting will benefit from a goodie bag which includes a fizzy drink and Haribo treats for the children as well as helpful leaflets to let you know what is happening throughout the year.
The biggest challenge we face in our winter season is persuading our fans and families who enjoy the railway to visit us. SO, to give something back for your support during the year, every February half term kids go free.
On 11th December 1977, Peckett 0-4-0ST No.1903 “Little Lady” becomes the first loco to arrive at Bronwydd Arms in the preservation era.
Built in Bristol in 1936, the locomotive originally worked for the South Wales Public Wharf & Transit Company in Penarth. It never steamed at the Gwili, and subsequently moved onto the Chasewater Railway.
In 2007 it moved to Chatham Historic Dockyard, where it returned to steam in 2010 – and can still be seen today.
2018 sees the 40th anniversary of the Gwili Railway in the preservation era. Throughout the year, we’ll be looking back through our archives – to find pictures from the preservation era. Look out for more, coming soon… #throwbackthursday #gwili40