On this page you will find the current news items, listed with the newest ones at the top of the page

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Steam trains for the torch

Extra trains on May 25th for the Olympic Torch which is coming to Big Pit and then through Blaenavon 14/05/2012

May running days

Please note that all running days in May are currently rostered for a Steam Engine 07/05/2012

Last train to Blaenavon (Low Level)

Sunday 29th April was the 50th Anniversary of the last passenger train to Blaenavon Low Level. 29/04/2012

Diesel Loco 'Ashdown' test run

1186 /8526 'Ashdown' was out and about yesterday on test. 23/04/2012

Weekend Pictures

This weekend saw the the GER Saloon working with No19 on the Super Off-Peak Timetable 16/04/2012

Easter Competition Winner

We are pleased to announce the winner of the Name the Bunny competition... 10/04/2012

Easter Weekend

The weekend of 6th - 9th April saw the running of our Easter Event 10/04/2012

Credit/Debit Card facilities

We would like our visitors to note that we are currently unable to accept credit/debit cards at our stations 08/04/2012

Full steam ahead towards Easter

Following our inspection by the ORR we have been given the green light to open this weekend 02/04/2012

Work continues at Big Pit

Some pictures of the work that continues at Big Pit Halt in preparation for the Easter weekend. 30/03/2012

Steam News...

News from the Steam Department 26/03/2012

Events and running day update

Changes to our events calendar and running days 22/03/2012

2-8-0T 4247 confirmed for Steam Gala

Ex GWR Tank Engine 4247 confirmed for September Steam Gala 22/03/2012

War Time Weekend...

We now have a link to to the 1940's Weekend Facbook Page... 14/02/2012

Stock for sale

Vintage Carriages For Sale 24/01/2012

Website Redevelopment

The website has been rehosted and redeveloped... 10/01/2012

GER Directors Saloon No3

Comming to the PBR for 2012 - GER Directors Saloon Number 3 01/01/2012

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