The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway and The Vale of Rheidol Railway

We start on Constitution Hill in Aberystwyth looking out over the town.

Then we see some shots of The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, built in 1896 and operated on a water balance system until electrification in 1921. We then board a train and descend to the town!

Now its a trip up The Vale of Rheidol Railway, hauled by No. 9 Princes of Wales, built at Swindon in 1923. We then pass No. 7 Owain Glyndwr working a train to Aberystwyth.

The Vale of Rheidol Railway passes through some amazing countryside, looking down we can see the Cwm Rheidol Reservoir, as well a other the mountainous wooded valleys.

At Devils Bridge we see the Mynach Falls.

Now were down in the Valley looking high above we can see No. 7 Owain Glyndwr working a train to Aberystwyth.

Next we see No. 9 Princes of Wales working hard on the last bit of the clime to Devils bridge.

Now No. 9 Princes of Wales where we see her off to get water, then she couples up to the train ready for the journey back to Aberystwyth.

Just before we depart we take a quick look at a Mazda Bongo on display at the classic car show at Devils Bridge Station.

Now we enjoy the views from the train on the return journey to Aberystwyth.

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[60103Henry]

Thanks, very much!

[JacSGWR]

Great! (Y) 5*

I Live Locally and my dad works on the railway and i love the line.

Nice shots of the Valley you got!

Jac,

[60103Henry]

Thanks you, very much again!

[AvonRailFan]

great video mate 5stars