Heritage railway stations · Mid Wales
Machynlleth Town railway station
In or near Machynlleth.
Machynlleth Town railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Machynlleth · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Machynlleth Town 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 an art gallery and concert hall located in a converted chapel. It features seven art galleries showcasing Welsh and international art, as well as hosting various cultural events and concerts.
From the Wikipedia article
Machynlleth Town was a station on the Corris Railway in Wales. It was the original passenger and goods station for the town of Machynlleth. It was opened around 1860, and last used just before 1878. The station was not named; "Machynlleth Town" is used to distinguish it from the later Machynlleth station.
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Background
History
In 1859, the gauge Corris, Machynlleth & River Dovey Tramroad was opened to bring slate from the quarries around Corris and Aberllefenni to the riverside quays at Derwenlas and Morben. It passed through the Garsiwn, the western part of Machynlleth, and a stable building was built alongside the tramway, just west of Heol y Doll. The allowed the horses that hauled the trains to be switched for the level section south to Morben, or the uphill journey towards Corris. As this was the main stopping point for Machynlleth, a walled compound was also built to allow goods to be loaded and unloaded from trains. The tramway unofficially allowed passengers to ride on its trains from at least 1860 and…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5926, -3.8547
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Machynlleth
- Postcode
- SY20 8AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Machynlleth — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Friday 10am–4pm; Saturday 10am–1pm; closed Monday and Sunday
- Official site
- moma.cymru
Sources
- wikidata: Q128492996 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Machynlleth Town railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Restaurants · 0.3 km
Spectrum
Galleries · 0.3 km
Machynlleth County School
Natural landmarks · 0.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Machynlleth Town railway station?
- Machynlleth Town railway station is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 8AJ), in the parish of Machynlleth.
- What is Machynlleth Town railway station?
- Machynlleth Town railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Machynlleth Town railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Machynlleth, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY20 8AJ.
- Is Machynlleth Town railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Machynlleth Town railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Machynlleth Town railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Machynlleth, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 8AJ.