Event Information

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Come and see how Blaenavon fuelled the Industrial Revolution during our two day ‘Pit to Port’ Coal Train Event.

South Wales was once one of the largest coalfields in the world, and in 1913 produced 36 million tonnes of coal.

The railways which run along the valley floors provided the main routes for transporting the coal from the pits to be exported. Wagons would trundle south to ports and docks at Newport, Cardiff and Barry.

Come and see how the coal was transported from the pits as we run an intense timetable featuring both passenger and demonstration coal trains.
On our mainline, our rake of British Railway Mark ones will operate regular services between Furnace Sidings, Big Pit Halt, Whistle Inn Halt and Blaenavon High Level via Coed Avon. Demonstration coal trains will also operate between passenger services throughout the day, allowing a glimpse into our lines past. 

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