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About Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway

Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is a volunteer-run heritage line in South Wales, preserving a vital part of the region’s industrial past. Set within the historic landscape of the former coalfield, the railway recreates the atmosphere of a traditional branch line, complete with carefully restored rolling stock and period detail.

Operating steam and diesel-hauled services, the railway offers visitors the chance to travel through scenic countryside while discovering the story of the communities once served by the line. With special events throughout the year and a welcoming, family-friendly approach, it provides an engaging day out for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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