Vale of Rheidol Railway Reviews 

What a fantastic little railway! First impressions count and the Aberystwyth site is immaculate. Plenty of parking (although I travelled by rail) and a lovely well kept shop/booking office. I got there early as I like to try heritage railway breakfasts. The cafe again was so clean and bright, a lovely smile and very helpful assistant behind the counter. Breakfast was good value and properly cooked (not just re-heated). Now despite this being a heritage railway the museum was very modern. A good surface for walking and again, very clean, no oil and no soot. Good explainers and well presented exhibits.
Now, the train which I had travelled for 7 hours from Hastings to see. Immaculate! Looking wonderful! I'd paid the extra for 1st class and the salon was perfect. So much care on the finish and a very comfy seat with a great view. And the guard was such a lovely chap. No hurry, no hassle, smiling and very personable.
The biggest takeaway from my visit for me is that the staff care, they really do. And it shows!

Overall, a Disappointing Experience.

I asked a question to The Driver of Llywelyn at Aberystwyth Station, which way is the train running, his abrupt curt reply was "the way the engines pointing".

I also found the outbound journey from Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge to be very juddery. Scenic views into the Rheidol valley are presently poor in either direction, due to the height of the trees. Yes I accept in nature things grow, but some tree felling and height reduction is needed.

Wales online has today uploaded an article about a convicted paedophile , simon reeves, who is knowingly employed by this family attraction. He assaulted 5 primary age children but his time is 'spent' so they took him on and consider him a valuable employee.

Had a lovely day on the railway, the staff at Aber are great, the facilities and museam are lovely. Unfortunately the day was spoilt when we got to Devils Bridge, the driver of Wren decided to shout at my son for stepping behind the engine shed. No need for it, it embarased and spolit his day - the area should be marked as "do not enter" with a sign if he shouldn't be there. When I tried to discuss, the driver ran away and hid...

A wonderful sunset journey to Devils Bridge. Well worth every penny to support this amazing attraction. The staff were all super friendly and helpful, making this experience so memorable. The station and toilets were spotlessly clean and the internal windows in the carriages were all cleaned between journeys at Aberystwyth. Good old-fashioned high standards!

I have just made two separate purchases.I was hugely impressed by the rapid turnaround time on the order and how well the delicate items were packed.A true pleasure to do business with you

I'm in the US but stay current with their activities. Fascinating.

A very interesting booklet published by the VoR, very easy transaction with email updates along the way!

Purchase of the Peter Rampton tribute edition journal.
At £2 including P&P, I suggest you could have charged double and put the funds into the Trust.
But the publication is excellent and a useful clarification of so much second hand incorrect information out there.

This was my first online order with the Vale of Rheidol Railway, book arrived on time and well packed.
Looking forward to read about Peter Rampton, it looks very interesting.

Great selection of teddies on sale, quick to despatch and arrive. Keep up the good work.

A brilliant train ride and wonderful views up to devils bridge. The food at the station is excellent. We used the voucher they give you when you buy your ticket so the sandwiches, coffee and scones. Were nearly free.

This is the first time I have made Alphagraphix models and I am surprised at the quality and excellentl model when completed .Recommended.

fantasic railway, enjoyed my trip, looking foward to returning

Fast delivery to Ireland, no complaints!

Good product. Delivery slightly slow due to carrier not picking up on time. Not the fault of vale of Rheidol

Thank you for sending me the dvd in good time.I have not seen this one before.I purchased it for the film footage of the longmoor military rly as i am modeling it.It is the only railway interest i have and anything to do with it i am interested in thank you for the film.