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26 May. A day out in Wales
http://www.pleg.org.uk/ PLEG is delighted to announce a private visit to the delightful 15 inch gauge Rhiw Valley Light Railway on Saturday 26th May 2012 at 09:00. The railway is approximately three quarters of a mile in length.
The Rhiw Valley Light Railway is located off the B4390 between the villages of Berriew and Manafon, near Welshpool.
The visit will operate subject to minimum numbers of twenty people, and will explore aspects of the track layout not normally available to the public, by special arrangement with our host Mike.
Diesel traction in the form of Brunning 4wPM (1989) “Monty” has been requested, but steam traction may also feature in the form of either “Jack” or “Powys”.
The visit is anticipated to last approximately 90 minutes and tea/coffee will be available to purchase.
Fare is £10 payable in advance.
To book your place please email Kev Adlam kev.adlam@pleg.org.uk or phone 01270 662 396 between 8pm and 9pm Monday – Friday. Payment instructions will follow thereafter.
Visit www.rvlr.co.uk to find out more about “Jack’s Railway”.
The Rheidol Rod
Saturday 1st September 2012
http://www.pleg.org.uk/ PLEG is delighted to announce a re-visit to the attractive 1ft11¾ gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway on Saturday 1st September 2012, where our special private charter train will be hauled by 0-6-0 Diesel-Hydraulic Number 10, built in 1987 by the Brecon Mountain Railway, using Baguley Drewry parts. PLEG last visited the railway in May 2007.
Only three carriages can be provided so the train will be strictly limited to 100 passengers.
Timings
The private charter train will leave Aberystwyth at 12:15 and travel the full length of line to Devil’s Bridge, arriving at 13:20. After a leg stretch and photo opportunity, we shall depart at 14:15 before arriving back at Aberystwyth at 15:20. The charter has been timed to co-ordinate with Arriva Trains Wales Aberystwyth arrival at 11:20 and departure at 15:30 or 17:30, the later departure allowing time to perhaps visit the Cliff Railway.
Route
There will be some interest to the track enthusiast as the charter is booked to use Aberffrwd loop, to pass the steam service. Capel Bangor loop has also been requested but availability will be dictated by train movements on the day. Finally, the non-preferred platform at Aberystwyth will be used in a shunt move, but a run to the depot will not be available.
Tickets
A souvenir ticket will be provided to commemorate the event – tickets are priced at £15 per person and the charter will operate subject to a minimum of forty five participants. In the event that minimum numbers are not met and the charter is cancelled any monies paid over will be refunded in full. Passengers will also have the opportunity to “Gift Aid” their fare and all revenue collected will be donated to the Vale of Rheidol Railway.
To find out more about the railway, visit www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
Bookings
To reserve your place please email kev.adlam@pleg.org.uk in the first instance as advance booking is essential – prepayment instructions will then be provided. Alternatively, telephone enquiries can be made between 8pm and 9pm Monday – Friday on 01270 662 396. When booking please state if you intend on travelling by service train as low cost ATW group travel arrangements may be available from Crewe, Birmingham or Shrewsbury. Please indicate your preferred group travel start point.