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Welsh Highland Railway
  Welsh Highland Railway Ltd
Gelert's Farm Works
Madoc Street West
Porthmadog
LL49 9DY
Gwynedd
Wales
Recreating the atmosphere of Welsh Narrow Gauge in the 1920s, steam locomotive 'Gelert' heads a train of period coaches. Courtesy of the Welsh Highland Railway.
Collection details
Land Transport
Facilities
Parking: yes Food: yes Shop: yes Guided tours: yes Baby changing facilities: yes Wheelchair access: yes
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Contact details
General Enquiries (Tel) : 01766 513402
Shop Sales (Tel) : 08703 216402
Talking Timetable (Cymraeg) (Tel) : 08703 212402
Talking Timetable (English) (Tel) : 08703 213402
General information (Fax) : 08703 215402
Requests for information : info@whr.co.uk
Media contact address : press@whr.co.uk
Website : www.whr.co.uk
Open
Trains commence running Thursday 24th January 2008, Then mostly Thursdays and Sundays, full dates to be confirmed.
Daily running starts March 15th till November 2nd (except Mondays and Fridays during the first 3 weeks of October).
Admission charges
RETURN FARES: (includes free tour of sheds)
Adult £5.50, Child £3.00, Seniors £4.50, Group (2+2) £15.00, Under Fives FREE

Description
The Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) is a small, friendly railway where the train ride is just part of the experience. Our vintage train also stops at the sheds, where you can get off for a FREE guided, hands on tour. Climb on the engines and see how things work.

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General Information
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Facilities
Cafeteria
Refreshments
Shop