The Vale of Glamorgan Railway
January 19th, 2007
The Vale of Glamorgan Railway is a heritage railway based at Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. There is a heritage centre (VoGRC) with a short running track at Barry Island, near to the site of the former Woodhams’ Scrapyard. The former wagon repair works building at Barry is now used to store rolling stock undergoing restoration. Much of the line’s stock was moved from Cardiff Bay railway station when that site was redeveloped as part of the Cardiff Bay redevelopment project. Some parts of the line, particularly around the Plymouth Road/Barry Island area, were used for several scenes in the Doctor Who episodes The Empty Child and The Doctor Dances in January 2005.
The Vale of Glamorgan Railway seeks to bring back the former glory days of its great seaside past. They are a non profit making organisation which strives to enhance the rich nostalgic past for those who remember the days of steam…and those too young to know!
Through our scheduled steam days and special events such as “A Day out with Thomas” we hope to bring all generations together in their enjoyment of a great day out!
Trains run from Barry Island, to Hood Road for the waterfront, or Woodham Halt for the Heritage Skills centre. Trains also run to Plymouth Road for the engine shed and museum displays.
Why not enjoy a snack in our Barry Island Buffet, where there is a variety of sandwiches, rolls and pastries, as well as hot and cold drinks, available on all operating days!
Getting Here
Arriving By Train:
Select Cardiff Central as your initial destination. Cardiff Central is served by trains from West Wales, the North, the Midlands, the South West and London / Home Counties. Change at Cardiff Central for Arriva Trains Wales services to Barry Island. Services to Barry Island typically run three times per hour, with a journey time of 26 minutes.
When you have arrived at Barry Island, the Vale Of Glamorgan Railway is situated 25 yards from the entrance to the main Barry Island station.
Arriving By Car:
Using M4 Junction 33 (Cardiff West) follow the A4232 for 3 miles to Culverhouse Cross where you will go onto the A4050 signposted “Barry” . At the junction of St Nicholas Road and Park Avenue turn left onto the A4055 signposted “Barry Island” and follow this for the final 3/4 mile to the Vale Of Glamorgan Railway at Barry Island station.
Arriving By Coach:
Coaches normally drop off passengers in the vicinity of the station or at the large coach park adjacent to the car park referred to above.
Entry Filed under: Things to do in Glamorgan, Places to visit in Glamorgan, Steam railways
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