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Abergynolwyn railway station

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Abergynolwyn railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Abergynolwyn Station on the Talyllyn railway - geograph.org.uk - 2728481

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Abergynolwyn railway station is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Abergynolwyn railway station is a station on the Talyllyn Railway near Abergynolwyn, Gwynedd, in Mid-Wales. It is 6.55 miles (10.54 km) from Tywyn Wharf. The name 'Abergynolwyn' means 'Mouth-of-the-River-with-a-Whirlpool'.

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Background

Architecture

The original station building was built for the opening of the railway to passenger services in 1867. It was of timber construction – like the station building at (which was the only other passenger station on the railway when the railway was opened). The station was not built out of slate, like all the other stations on the railway, because it was built before the railway's construction finished, when there was no slate from the Bryn Eglwys quarry to build it out of. A platform was provided for passengers, on the north side of the line. A siding was provided at the west end of the station, just before the start of the run-round loop. The date at which this was first laid is unknown, but it…

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Coordinates
52.6386, -3.9661
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Llanfihangel-y-Pennant
Postcode
LL36 9UR
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Abergynolwyn railway station?
Abergynolwyn railway station is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL36 9UR), in the parish of Llanfihangel-y-Pennant.
Who owns Abergynolwyn railway station?
Abergynolwyn railway station is owned by Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society.
Is Abergynolwyn railway station free to visit?
Yes, Abergynolwyn railway station is free to enter.
How do I get to Abergynolwyn railway station?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LL36 9UR. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.