A heritage railway with the aim to inform of how coal shaped the Garw Valley and how the railway played a vital part in this development. A historic past of a coal mining community in South Wales.
The Garw Valley is in the centre of the South Wales coal field. The opening of the Garw railway line in the 1870's made the valley’s huge coal reserves accessible and transportable.The railway currently isn't open for public use but progress is being made. Presently the Garw Valley Railway Society are working to rebuild the line. The first 20m of platform building at Pontycymer was completed in Summer 2016, with now a few final details to add. The Garw Valley Railway wishes conserve the industrial heritage of the South Wales Valleys, to protect and improve the environment and to promote tourism as a means of economic development and regeneration for the Garw and surrounding Valleys. In 2016 we also obtained the lease to the local community route (path), in which we are enthused to improve biodiversity and helping to maintain its safe upkeep for all users.
Tags: Landmark & Historical Place,History Museum,Railroad Company
Address & Contact
- Street:
- Old Station Yard
- City:
- Pontycymer
- Website:
- http://www.garwvalleyrailway.co.uk/
- Category:
- Landmark & Historical Place