Brecon Mountain Railway

Pant, near Merthyr Tydfil
Two railway crew members in caps smile from the cab of a Brecon Mountain Railway locomotive.
Green locomotive No.1 pulling a carriage beside a grassy hillside on Brecon Mountain Railway.
Green steam locomotive Santa Teresa, No.1, beside a hillside on Brecon Mountain Railway.
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Two railway crew members in caps smile from the cab of a Brecon Mountain Railway locomotive.
Green locomotive No.1 pulling a carriage beside a grassy hillside on Brecon Mountain Railway.
Green steam locomotive Santa Teresa, No.1, beside a hillside on Brecon Mountain Railway.
Black locomotive No.2 with passenger carriages beside railway tracks and woodland.
A steam train rounds a wooded bend beneath a hillside, trailing a plume of white steam.
Steam locomotive No.1 beside a platform with visitors and trees in the background.

Welcome to Brecon Mountain Railway

Brecon Mountain Railway runs from Pant, near Merthyr Tydfil, into Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. The narrow-gauge line follows part of the former Brecon & Merthyr Railway through woodland, alongside Taf Fechan Reservoir and up to Torpantau. The full return journey includes a stop at Pontsticill.

Choose an enclosed Heritage Car or an open-sided Excursion Car when booking. The carriages are unheated, so dress for the weather. Steam locomotives normally haul the trains, although a diesel may be used for operational or safety reasons.

Pant Station has tearooms, a gift shop and a workshop viewing area. At Pontsticill there is a lakeside café and children’s play area. Toilets are available at both stations, but not on the train. Visitor parking is at Pant Station; use the railway’s directions and postcode CF48 2DD.

A limited number of manual-wheelchair spaces are available in an adapted carriage and must be booked ahead; powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be carried. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on standard services, with different rules for special events. Check the current timetable, access information and event conditions before booking.

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Pant Station, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF48 2DD

Green locomotive No.1 pulling a carriage beside a grassy hillside on Brecon Mountain Railway.

Amenities

  1. Cafe on Site
  2. Family Friendly
  3. Wi-fi
  1. Easy Access / Accessibility
  2. On-Site Parking

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Check the current timetable and book your chosen journey and carriage type online. Contact the railway in advance for wheelchair spaces or other access requirements. Follow your booking confirmation for arrival and ticket-collection instructions.

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