Welcome to the Rhiw Valley Light Railway
Welcome to the brand new web site of “The Rhiw Valley Light Railway”. Situated, not surprisingly, in the Rhiw Valley on the B4390 between the villages of Berriew and Manafon.
Founded in 1970 by Jack Woodroffe the railway is currently home to 3 engines:
- “Powys” 0-6-2 Tank Engine designed by David Curwen and built by Severn Lamb
- “Jack” 0-4-0 Tender Engine designed by Jack Woodroffe and Neil Simkin and built by Jack Woodroffe and TMA Engineering
- “Monty” 0-4-0 Diesel Shunting Engine outline powered by a petrol engine out of an Austin Mini.
The railway is currently being maintained and operated by a small team of volunteers and remains in the ownership of the Woodroffe family. The railway is not open to the public on a daily basis but does open for Open Days and private bookings. Our next Open Day is scheduled for Sat 6th – Sun 7th April 2013.
The railway is built to 15” gauge and runs for approximately ¾ mile round Lower House Farm alongside the River Rhiw.
Maintaining and developing a railway of this size is a big commitment and we would welcome other like minded enthusiasts to join our very small group of volunteers to help us maintain and carry out our ambitious expansion plans.
The Railway is run on a strictly “not for profit” basis with all donations and entrance fees being spent on developing and maintaining the railways infrastructure and rolling stock
Sponsor a Sleeper campaign
“Become a Sleeping Partner”
The “Friends of the Rhiw Valley Light Railway” are delighted to announce the launch of their “Sponsor a Sleeper” campaign to help raise funds for the new lower extension to the RVLR. Full details of this exciting appeal can be found here.
Open Day Weekend 2013
You can download a flyer about the Open Days here. Please feel free to distribute and/or print as many copies as you like.
Spring Open Weekend
- Sat 6th – Sun 7th April 2013
July Open Weekend
- Sat 6th – Sun 7th July 2013
August Open Weekend
- Sat 3rd – Sun 4th August 2013
September Open Weekend
- Sat 31st August – Sun 1st September 2013
Further details on all our Open Days can be found here.
Rhiw Valley Light Railway Newsletter
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