Our ‘Pit to Port’ Coal Train Event returns for 2025!
 

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.

 

Current rostered locomotives:
(subject to change)

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-  Hunslet 1873 "Jessie"

-  Hudswell Clarke 1208 "Harold"
-  Andrew Barclay 1219 "Caledonia Works"
-  plus the rostered debut at Blaenavon of Class 37 D6927

 

(Please note that locomotives may be substituted at short notice in the event of mechanical failure or availability.)

Adults 10% off and KIDS GO FREE (when accompanied by an adult) when booked in advance online prior to the day of travel.
Not available at the ticket office on arrival.

Please note that children under the age of 14 are not allowed to travel unless accompanied by an adult fare paying passenger over the age of 18.