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Fairbourne Railway
Fairbourne Railway
Fairbourne Railway
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Details
The Fairbourne Railway extends two miles between Fairbourne Village and Barmouth Ferry where it connects with a ferry which takes passengers across the Afon Mawddach to Barmouth. Four Steam Engines operate passenger services along the 12 ¼ inch gauge track.
Return tickets are valid all day and passengers may break their journey at any of the four request stops. The full round trip takes 60 mins and all trains are normally steam hauled.
The Fairbourne Railway track was originally laid in 1895 by Mr. Arthur McDougall, of flour fame, to transport building materials for the construction of Fairbourne Village. Since then his horse drawn trams have been replaced by steam engines and in 1985 the 15 inch gauge track was converted to 12 ¼ inch.
Rail Route: Fairbourne - Barmouth Ferry
Prices
2020 Prices Adult £10.50; Children (3 - 15) £1.00 Accompanied, £6.00 Unaccompanied, Under 3 Free (except on Santa Specials).
"Diesel on Demand" Adult £6.00, Child £3.00.
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Fairbourne Museum
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Beach Road,
Fairbourne,
Gwynedd,
LL38 2EX
Location and nearby places
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SH 615128 Lat: 52.69511 Long: -4.05084
By Road - just off the A493 Dolgellau to Tywyn road
By Bus - Service 28 from Dolgellau or Tywyn
By Rail - Cambrian Coast Line Machynlleth - Pwllheli service
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Fairbourne station
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp
is solidPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
