Llechwedd Slate Caverns Railway

NGR SH699470

The deep mine tour of Llechwedd slate cavern is entered using the single train which was installed when the mine was opened to the public in 1979.The train is of stepped design, one of only two, and it carries 24 passengers. The gauge is 3ft.

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Carriage Carriage

Carriage Carriage

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Top Station Top Station Top Station and Winding House Old Carriage Lower Station and Old Carriage

The Stats
Date Opened 27/9/1979Length 128 m
Gradient 1:1.8Track Gauge 914 mm
Number of Cars 1Open to Public Yes
Funicular Type Single LiftTrack layout Single Track
Power Source ElectricRailway Status Open