RAILWAY 200 AT THE BMR
Join us on Wednesday, 21st May 2025, at Brecon Mountain Railway for a special event celebrating Railway 200, marking 200 years since the dawn of the modern railway. This nationwide initiative commemorates the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825, a pivotal moment that transformed transport and industry across Britain and the world. 
🚂 What’s Happening?
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Local Stalls & Displays: Explore exhibits from Merthyr Tydfil Library, Transport for Wales, and Merthyr County Borough Council, showcasing our rich railway heritage and our the local area.
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Heritage Exhibitions: Delve into the history of Merthyr’s industrial past and its connection to the railway.
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Workshop Tours: Join guided tours at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to see our historic American-built Baldwin locomotives up close. Pre-booking required.
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Meet the Team from Merthyr Library: Discover fascinating stories and artifacts from our local history.
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Learn About Modern Railways: Understand how railways continue to connect communities across South Wales.
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Special Feature – Guided Train Journey at 2:30 PM: Embark on a unique journey with local historian Huw Williams, who will share insights into the line’s history and the surrounding landscape. Standard train fare applies; tickets sold separately.
Entry to the event area is free, with separate tickets required for train rides and workshop tours.
Be part of this significant celebration of our railway heritage. For more details and to pre-book activities, visit Railway 200 or Brecon Mountain Railway.
Discover Steam, Heritage & Welsh Majesty with us this May!
The first BMR loco ‘Sybil’ pulling a single carriage in the early years of the line (1970’s)