The Plynlimon & Hafan Tramway

One of the most obscure of Welsh narrow gauge railways, the Plynlimon & Hafan Tramway was the result of one man's attempt to exploit the mineral resources of the Leri valley; lead mines and stone quarries. Alas, the mineral wealth proved largely illusory and without its raison d'etre the line soon ceased to be. It had lasted a bare two years but in this short time it had established a passenger service and left its mark on Welsh railway history.

One unique locomotive may have been a technical first for the UK while another lasted another quarter century, ending in Great Western Railway ownership. Although much rebuilt some of the wagons still survive in service on the Vale of Rheidol Railway.

Ted Wade's book brings together all that is known about this intriguing railway from a range of little known sources. It was first published in 1976, rapidly went out of print and became a collectors item. This edition updates the story and makes available again the author's superb scale drawings of the locomotives and rolling stock.

NOTE: The paper used in this book has proved susceptible to atmospheric moisture and some copies have very slight rippling on some pages. We regret that these are not quite up to our usual standard.

ISBN 978 0 906294 38 3. 72 pages, 38 illustrations, hardback. £15.00
[ISBN-10: 0 906294 38 X]

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Reviews:

'Altogether, a delight for narrow gauge historians and modellers alike.' Railway Modeller, January 1998

'A well researched, written and produced book which can be thoroughly recommended to all interested in the Welsh narrow gauge.' Narrow Gauge & Industrial Railway Modelling Review

Also by E. A. Wade:

The Redlake Tramway, £9.50