Welsh heritage railways reunite under single ownership

Summarised from County Times's report · Updated 5 Nov, 07:32 · Archive

The Vale of Rheidol Railway has acquired the Brecon Mountain Railway, reuniting the two Welsh heritage lines nearly 30 years after they separated. The acquisition was completed on 2 November. The two railways previously operated under unified management between 1988 and 1996 before developing independently under the guidance of Peter Rampton and Tony Hills.

Llŷr ap Iolo, chief executive of the Vale of Rheidol Railway, said the reunion was 'a particularly special moment' and expressed a desire to preserve what supporters value about each railway while allowing teams to share expertise and develop visitor experiences. The Vale of Rheidol Railway runs between Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge and is home to Collection X, a heritage attraction featuring more than 40 historic locomotives. The Brecon Mountain Railway operates from Pant near Merthyr Tydfil into Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Both railways will maintain their individual names and visitor experiences under the new arrangement.

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• Brecon and Vale of Rheidol railways reunite under common ownershipTwo heritage railways have been reunited under common ownership, nearly 30 years after parting ways.County Times · 5 Nov, 05:00

In this story: Vale of Rheidol Railway · Brecon Mountain Railway · Llŷr ap Iolo · Peter Rampton · Tony Hills · Aberystwyth · Devil's Bridge · Merthyr Tydfil

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