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Climb aboard at Pant for a heritage steam journey through the Taf Fechan valley, with reservoir views and time to enjoy the railway along the way.
Brecon Mountain Railway runs heritage steam trains from Pant Station near Merthyr Tydfil into Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. The nine-and-a-half-mile return journey follows part of the former Brecon and Merthyr Railway through the Taf Fechan valley to Torpantau.
The standard visit takes around an hour and a half and includes a stop at Pontsticill on the return journey. Passengers travel in enclosed Heritage Cars or the open-sided Excursion Car selected during booking. Pant Station has a café, gift shop and workshop viewing area, while Pontsticill provides a further café stop and reservoir views.
Dogs are welcome on ordinary services under the current fare and travel rules; selected special services may be assistance-dog only. Gift cards, individual tickets and group arrangements for 20 or more people are available through the railway.
An adapted carriage can accommodate manual wheelchairs when reserved in advance. Powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be carried, so visitors should discuss individual requirements before booking. Parking is available at Pant Station under the current daily charge, with the first hour free.
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