There are 14 scenic railways in Wales. Built years ago to transport Welsh slate and Welsh people.
Most of the trains are pretty old, that's why they go so slow. The Snowdon Railway never goes above a whopping five miles per hour.
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Narrow Gauge Steam Trains
Great Little Trains of Wales
The Great Little Trains of Wales are a very special way of seeing some of the best scenery in Wales. The narrow gauge steam railways and trains have a history spanning well over 100 years. Sit back and take in the charm of these old-time steam trains.
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Take a ride on Britain’s highest rack railway and see the rooftop of Wales. Starting at Llanberis Station, take the picturesque journey to the top of Mount Snowdon.
Fairbourne Railway
The Fairbourne Railway runs for 2 miles from the village of Fairbourne on the Mid Wales coast, alongside the beach to the end of a peninsula at Barmouth Ferry. Here you can get on the pedestrian ferry and across the Mawddach estuary to the seaside resort of Barmouth.
Llangollen Railway
Llangollen Railway is a mainly steam hauled heritage railway line. The track runs 7 ½ miles along the banks of the River Dee from Llangollen to the village of Carrog through some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK.
Gwili Steam Railway
Gwili Steam Railway is the only steam standard gauge railway operating in South West Wales. Your journey will take you through the Carmarthenshire countryside allowing for you to stop at Llwyfan Cerrig to go on the Miniature Railway. Or you could have a 3 course lunch or even learn to drive the trains.