Vale of Rheidol Railway Reviews 40

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

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".... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

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... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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'... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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 statio... See more

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Unlike most other preserved railways in the United Kingdom, the Vale of Rheidol Railway did not have a period of closure between its being part of the national rail system and becoming a heritage railway, and so has operated a continuous service for re...


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2.5

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Overall, Disappointing

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.

October 18, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lovely line, mostly great staff, watch your step with the driver of Wren....

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...

August 27, 2024
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Thank you for your review, and thank you for flagging this we will look into it. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the trip on the train and Engine Shed Display.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sunset ride to Devils Bridge

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!

August 14, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Book purchase

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

November 19, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchase of the Peter Rampton tribute…

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.

November 14, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rheidol Remembers

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.

November 12, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A brilliant train ride and wonderful…

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.

October 2, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good product

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

August 14, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for sending me the dvd in…

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.

August 2, 2019
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