Brecon Mountain Railway

Visited : Spring '98

Their Website :- UK Heritage Railways : Brecon Mountain Railway or WalesRails : Brecon Mountain Railway

Summary

A tourist attraction rather than a preserved steam railway. Nevertheless an impressive set-up with a long ride and unusual engines.

Site

Very impressive. Purpose built, two level building. Unlike most steam railways, no scrap or half preserved bits lying about the place.

Ride

3½ miles, (being extended to 5½ in future). It goes along a valley edge for the first half, and then alongside Tal Fechan Reservoir

Mummy, Me and Number 2

Engines

Three foreign narrow gauge

• Graf Schwerin-Lowitz (1908 : Germany) - Didn't see it.
• No 2 (1930 : Philadelphia) - Looked like a miniature version of a wild west train. Gave us a ride.
• No 77 (1928 : Germany) - Looked impressive in the shed.

Rolling Stock

Only saw the carriages used on the day. They were miniature American style coaches to match the engine. Complete with caboose !

Engine Shed

One shed for storage and repairs. Had purpose built viewing area, but this meant you couldn't walk about. Had to go on Daddy's shoulders to see properly.

Museum

None. Only a few photos on the walls

Shop

Fair, but aimed at tourists, so it had a large collection of fudge !

Catering

The restaurant deep inside the main building was clean but uninspiring. Also had outdoor picnic benches at the end of a short walk.

Toilets

Old Fashioned & OK.

Other Facilities

Short walk to picnic area. Great view awaiting you, but the sheep seemed interested in pinching your sandwiches.

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