Fairbourne Railway
Fairbourne Railway
A unique two-mile narrow-gauge line that runs from Fairbourne village to the Barmouth Ferry. Originally a 2ft gauge horse tramway from 1895, it was converted to a 15-inch gauge miniature railway in 1916 and later narrowed to 12.25 inches. It's famous for its half-scale replicas of famous locomotives and its stunning coastal views across the Mawddach Estuary.
Railway History
Beachside Miniature Legend
The Fairbourne Railway has a remarkable history of changing gauges. It began as a 2ft horse-drawn tramway in 1895 and evolved through 15-inch and eventually 12.25-inch gauges. Since 1984, it has been famous for its meticulously crafted half-scale replicas of world-famous narrow-gauge locomotives. The line runs along the beautiful Mawddach Estuary to the ferry point for Barmouth, offering one of the most scenic short railway journeys in Wales.
