The Vale of Rheidol Railway Museum has an extensive collection of historical narrow gauge locomotives and rolling stock. Many items were collected by the Railway's late Chairman, Peter Rampton, and the collection has become known as “Collection X”.
Exhibits change regularly and admission to the museum is free of charge, excluding special events*.
The mighty Garratt No. 60 “Drakensberg” is part of the permanent collection at the Museum and is sometimes seen in operation, in full steam.
All three Vale of Rheidol ‘Tank’ engines can be seen out in steam hauling passenger trains, each in a different British Rail livery: No. 7 Owain Glyndŵr in green, No. 8 Llywelyn in black and No. 9 Prince of Wales in blue.
If you are visiting to see a particular locomotive, check the website or contact the Railway in advance to check whether it is on display.
Christmas at the Vale of Rheidol
Step into the magic of the season with the Ticket to Christmas at the Vale of Rheidol Railway.
Begin your journey with a nostalgic steam train aboard a beautifully restored steam train, breathing in the scent of coal and steam as you ride through the wintry Welsh landscape.
After a round trip to our Capel Bangor station and back, return to the Engine Shed Museum for a magical, immersive Christmas experience. With historic steam locomotives as the backdrop, children and adults will journey through three enchanting zones meeting colourful characters, enjoying hands-on activities along the way, before a grand finale meeting with Santa Claus himself and a gift for all!
16th to 23rd December 2026
