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 7th - Sun 8th April 2012.

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

Open Day Weekend 2012

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 7th - Sun 8th April 2012

June Open Weekend

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd June 2012

September Open Weekend

Sat 1st - Sun 2nd September 2012

Further details on all our Open Days can be found here.

Rhiw Valley Light Railway Newsletter

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