Heritage railway stations · Mid Wales
Aberllefenni railway station
In or near Machynlleth.
Aberllefenni railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Machynlleth · 0.1 km
- Free entry
About
Aberllefenni railway station is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
MOMA Machynlleth is a contemporary art venue located in a converted chapel, featuring seven art galleries and a concert hall. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibitions and cultural events, including concerts and talks, while enjoying the artistic atmosphere.
From the Wikipedia article
Aberllefenni was a station on the Corris Railway in Merioneth (now Gwynedd), Wales. It was opened in 1887 as the northern passenger terminus of the railway. It closed to passengers in 1931, and to all traffic in 1948.
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Background
History
The Corris Railway (originally called the Corris Machynlleth and River Dovey Tramroad) opened in 1858, connecting the slate quarries around Corris and Aberllefenni with river wharves at Derwenlas and Morben. The tramroad started at the "engine house" (ie slate mill) at Aberllfenni quarry, to the north of the eventual station site. Passengers were carried on the Corris from around 1860, and a timetabled service was introduced in October 1874. The early services appear to have run between and though the quarry trains on to Aberllefenni and Ratgoed may well have carried workers on an informal basis. The railway was upgraded for steam locomotives in 1878, though steam-hauled passenger services…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.5959, -3.8549
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Machynlleth
- Postcode
- SY20 8BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Machynlleth — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Friday 10am–4pm; Saturday 10am–1pm; closed Monday and Sunday
- Official site
- moma.cymru
Sources
- wikidata: Q96575550 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aberllefenni railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberllefenni railway station?
- Aberllefenni railway station is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 8BL), in the parish of Machynlleth.
- What is Aberllefenni railway station?
- Aberllefenni railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aberllefenni railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Machynlleth, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY20 8BL.
- Is Aberllefenni railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Aberllefenni railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aberllefenni railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Machynlleth, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 8BL.