Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway

I took my three kids here for the Santa Special last year and they loved every minute of it!
It was great because they got a present each and us adults got a mince pie with a glass of sherry.
They do other events during the year and we are hoping to visit for a Thomas the tank engine special soon.
Prices are very good value.
Alltogether a fun day out.

The Railway here was closed to passengers in 1941, and to goods in 1954, though the section from Blaenavon to Pontypool was in use for coal from Big Pit and other local mines until 1980. It is now maintained by a group of hard-​working, enthusiastic volunteers.
The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway was started in 1980, and continues to be maintained and operated exclusively by volunteers who form the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway Company (1983) Ltd. Supported by the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway Society. After Big Pit stopped producing coal in 1980, the track was lifted from Cwmbran through Pontypool to just south of Blaenavon (High Level) Station where the volunteers started running trains in 1983 and have continued continuously for over twenty five years.
Lots of information for train spotters and enthusiasts this is the highest narrow guage railway in Wales.
The society offers a superb range of events running throughout the year (note the upcoming Santa Special which is great fun for Kids who get presents and Mums and Dads who get mince pies and sherry!) at other times the short little journey is available at a very reasonable fare of £2.50 adult and £1.50 child snacks and beverages are available on board again at a sensible price and Garn lakes picnic area is just a few yards away. For a family day out this is hard to beat alongside the Big Pit mining museum (Free entry!) and The nearby ironworks.