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About us

100% volunteer-run.

We are a volunteer-run heritage railway set within the stunning Blaenavon World Heritage Site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Founded in 1983 by enthusiasts who wanted to preserve the Brynmawr to Pontypool line for future generations, since then we’ve grown and developed to welcome thousands of passengers every year. Today our volunteers operate steam and heritage diesel services on weekends and bank holidays throughout the spring and summer, allowing visitors to take a trip back in time through the heritage landscape.

 

We also run on selected Wednesdays during the school summer holidays and have an exciting year-round programme of special events, including our popular Halloween Ghost Trains and Christmas Steam Santa Specials.

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Please Note:


With the exception of The Railway Shop, all other attractions across Blaenavon are owned and operated independently of Blaenavon’s Heritage Railway.  During certain special events and on selected running days, our services may also be altered to meet operational requirements and ensure visitor safety. Trains may not serve all stations, and tickets may have validity restrictions. Please check the timetable and fare information in advance of your visit.

 

The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway (1983) Company Ltd./Blaenavon’s Heritage Railway also reserves the right to alter services without notice where circumstances dictate. 
 

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The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Company (1983) Ltd is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run charitable organisation.

Registered in England and Wales. Company number 01766049.

 Registered office: 33 Broad Street, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9NF
Registered charity number: 514809 in England and Wales.

email: info@bhrailway.co.uk​

 

Website created by Thomas Edwards on behalf of the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Company (1983) Ltd
 

Photographs are for illustration purposes only and do not necessarily show the locomotives rostered.

 The information on this website is kept as up to date as possible, please remember that the locomotives we operate are old and things can go wrong.
It is sometimes necessary to reallocate locomotives for operational reasons at short notice.
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