News & Updates

Winter Update We’ve filmed another winter update from the Railway – lots to talk about! Storm Bert Christmas didn’t start well at the BMR, with Storm Bert arriving and creating a huge landslide between Pant and Pontsticill.  This meant we had to halt all of our Santa Special trains, and resulted in lots of disappointing…

Winter Diesel Week – A Half Term Adventure Like No Other! 🚂❄️ This February Half Term, escape into the stunning winter landscapes of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) and experience a railway journey with a difference! While our iconic steam locomotives take a well-earned break for maintenance, we’re offering a special Winter Diesel Week—a unique opportunity…

Autumn Half Term Adventures at Brecon Mountain Railway October 26th – November 3rd, 2024 As the vibrant colours of autumn sweep across the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), there’s no better way to soak up the season’s charm than aboard a steam train journey on the Brecon Mountain Railway. For a truly magical half-term adventure…

On 25th October we will have our first ever ‘Diesel Day’ open to the public.  Our crews need training on the locos, so we thought it was a good opportunity to open it up to the public! Both of our diesels will be in action – find our more about them here. The day will…

Workshop Update: Summer Progress While the workshop tends to be quieter during the peak summer season as many of our staff are on the footplate, it doesn’t mean things have come to a standstill. Here’s an update on the projects currently in progress, along with a video update from our General Manager, Stuart: Loco No….

Experience the Magic of Steam: Introducing the Footplate Pass on the Brecon Mountain Railway Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of South Wales, the Brecon Mountain Railway has long been a cherished destination for railway enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This year, we are thrilled to offer an unparalleled adventure that promises to take your passion…

We recently welcomed Caroline Quentin to the railway, as part of her Channel 4 ‘The UK’s National Parks’ series. We featured on episode 4 of the excellent series, and you can watch on catch up here. Caroline thoroughly enjoyed her visit although confessed to ‘not being interested in trains’…. she admitted ‘I got that wrong’…

We’ve now launched a new YouTube channel for the Railway, please follow and subscribe now!  We’ll be adding new content over the season, as well as some archive footage.  There are two videos on there now to kick things off!

Five Things to Know Before You Travel with Brecon Mountain Railway 1. Book Your Tickets Early Brecon Mountain Railway is a popular destination, especially during the holiday season and special events. To ensure you get the date and time that suits you best, it’s essential to book your tickets in advance. Early booking not only…

Our 2024 Santa Special tickets are now on sale – see the booking page for more info and availability. Many dates sell out well in advance so it’s wise to get prepared and pre-book!