One of Wales' oldest narrow gauge railways, the 2ft 3in gauge
Corris Railway was built to carry slate from several quarries in
the Dulas valley to wharves on the river Dyfi. At first forbidden
to use steam locomotives or to carry passengers, it overcame these
obstacles and became an essential part of the community that it
served. It was also a forerunner in encouraging tourists, offering
inclusive tours to nearby Talyllyn, passengers travelling on the
train and on railway-operated road services. Taken over by the
Great Western Railway in 1930, the railway was closed by British
Railways in 1948, apparently for good. Fortunately, the last two
steam locomotives and some rolling stock was saved by the nearby
Talyllyn Railway, where it played an essential role in that
railway's preservation. Eventually, the thoughts of enthusiasts
turned to reviving the Corris Railway, and, after many twists and
turns, the first passengers were carried on a short section in
2002. Historian Peter Johnson has delved into many sources to
uncover the intricacies of the railway's origins, its development,
operation and revival.
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