Are you a total trainspotter? Really into railways? Loopy for locomotives? Today is your lucky day. A brand-new steam train museum has chugged its way into Aberystwyth, officially opening a couple of weeks ago on May 3.
The Vale of Rheidol Railway’s Engine Shed is 5000 square feet of pure steam train goodness. Fashioned out of a converted 1938 engine shed (yep, as the name suggests), the space is now home to multiple historic locomotive models, though there are also plans to use it for events and special occasions in the future.
The Engine Shed is the latest endeavour from the Vale of Rheidol Railway, a steam-powered train line that dates back to 1902. The museum space is free to enter when you buy a ticket to one of the steam-engine outings, which cost £35 per adult or £52.50 for a first class seat. Kids are only £5 each, and you can even bring your dogs. Truly all aboard. Here are a few pics of the Engine Shed.
If you’re not interested in trying out the whole shebang, you can get into the museum for only £5 per adult. For more information, including an itemised list of the exact makes, models, and countries of origin for all the trains on display, you can check out the Vale of Rheidol Railway’s website.
Enjoy yourselves, train enthusiasts! You’ve earned this.
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