The journey takes you through Pontsticill and along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservior before climbing to Torpantau in the Brecon Beacons and the summit of the original line.

At the main station in Pant you can visit the Workshop where the Steam Locomotives and Carriages are repaired, there is also a cafe and gift shop. Trains travel nonstop from here to Torpantau. Returning trains stop at the intermediate station in Pontsticill which has a cafe, views over the reservoir, and a children’s play area.

The full return journey from Pant to Torpantau takes 1 hour 30 minutes including a 25 minutes stop at Pontsticill. You can also choose to stay longer at a stop and take a later return train.

The station:

The journey:

To get here: Park at the main Brecon Mountain Railway station (51°46’37.2″N 3°21’50.4″W) in Pant. The map shows the route of the train to the turnaround point.