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	Brecon Mountain Railway -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Brecon Mountain Railway (more correctly, Brecon Beacons Mountain Railway) is a (The road consisting of railroad track and roadbed) rail line that runs through the (additional info and facts about Brecon Beacons) Brecon Beacons along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir.
		The line covers part of the roadbed of the northern section of the former (additional info and facts about Brecon and Merthyr Railway) Brecon and Merthyr Railway and runs from Pant to Pontsticill and then to Dolygaer.
		Plans exist for the line to be extended as far as Torpantau, at the southern entrance to the tunnel that carried the line through the hills, along the side of Glyn Colwen and as far as (additional info and facts about Brecon) Brecon
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/br/brecon_mountain_railway.htm (132 words)

	Album 21A - Brecon Mountain Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Brecon Mountain Railway was one I visited only because I used to visit my old mate Ian when he lived in South Wales.
		My preference for a preserved railway is standard gauge with a good stock of old BR diesels.....
		For most of its length the railway has used the old Brecon and Merthyr Railway, which in its day was probably one of the most scenic rides in South Wales.
	www.garry-brookes.com /id145.htm (385 words)

	VideoList
		Ffestiniog Railway (A Celebration of Forty Years): This video was shot in 1995, during the celebrations of forty years of preservation of the FR.
		Talyllyn Railway: The 2' 3" gauge TR is the first of the British preserved railways.
		Railways: The Vale of Rheidol Railway was opened in 1902 and has been in continuous operation ever since.
	www.gwtc.net /~mdecker/videolist.html (861 words)

	Historic Attractions in the Brecon Beacons National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Well located at the southern entrance to the Brecon Beacons National Park, 30 minutes north of Cardiff, and less than 35 miles from Swansea and the Gower Peninsula Merthyr Tydfil is the ideal base for touring South and Mid Wales.
		The southern boundary of the Brecon Beacons National Park is immediately to the north of the County Borough.
		Near Pontsarn to the north of the town at stands the remains of a Norman Castle built in 1270.
	www.brecon-beacons.com /places-merthyr-tydfil-guide.htm (1813 words)

	Brecon Mountain Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Brecon Mountain Railway is one of The Great Little Trains of Wales, a group of Welsh narrow gauge railways which offers bargain travel through its
		Built on the trackbed of the former Brecon and Merthyr Railway, it operates over 3½ miles of 2-ft gauge track from Pant to Dol-y-Gaer, though its ultimate destination is Torpantau, location of the highest railway tunnel in Britain.
		It is three miles north of Merthyr Tydfil railway station, and is served by a half-hourly bus service (routes 30/31) from the nearby bus station.
	users.aol.com /WalesRails/bmr.htm (511 words)

	Brecon Beacons luxury holiday cottages
		Wern-y-marchog is open throughout the year for weekly lets or mid-week/weekend short breaks and makes an ideal location for the whole family, whether your priority is relaxation, as a central base for touring or to enjoy the wide variety of energetic activities the area has to offer.
		Mountain bikes can be hired locally and may wish to use The Taff Trail Cycle route.
		Brecon is world famous for the annual Brecon Jazz festival held in the town during August and attracting visitors and performers from all over the world.
	www.walestouristsonline.co.uk /midwales/selfcatering/wernymarchog.htm (474 words)

	VisitBritain : Brecon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Brecon’s history is varied, with a Norman Castle and Benedictine Monastery thought to date back to around 1093.
		Brecon Cathedral houses the town’s heritage centre, and the military theme is strong here with the South Wales Borders Museum and Barracks.
		A must visit in Brecon is the Brecknock Museum, housed in the former Shire Hall.
	www.visitbritain.com /VB3-fr-FR/destinationguides/Wales/Destinations/Brecon.aspx (222 words)

	Narrow Gauge Railway Resurrection
		In June the recently built extension from Gilfach Ddu to a new terminus nearer to the town (opposite the Snowdon Mountain Railway station) was officially opened.
		The railway remained derelict until 1941 when it was dismantled and all rolling stock disposed of (mainly for scrap).
		Passengers were carried from 1883 until 1931 (the railway having been acquired by the GWR in 1929) but slate was carried until 1948 when the railway was closed due to the bridge over the River Dovey being damaged by floods.
	www.cooke686.fsnet.co.uk /narrow.htm (1200 words)

	Wales - a guide for the American visitor from Destination-UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Brecon Beacons, a national park stretching from the Vale of Towy to the Usk Valley.
		Brecon Mountain Railway, which runs for a few kilometres through the hills, giving superb views across the countryside.
		The Snowdon Mountain Railway, running from Llanberis, is certainly the least exacting way of reaching the summit of the mountain.
	www.destination-uk.com /places/wales.htm (1459 words)

	Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
		Wales is well known for its narrow-gauge raiways, the Great Little Trains of Wales, the nearest being the Brecon Mountain Railway some 12 miles (19 kms) from Blaenafon.
		If you're interested in heritage railways, there is a good list of the Welsh ones at the Railways in Wales site, and a comprehensive UK list on the Heritage Railways Association site.
		The P and B Railway Society have a shop selling models at the lower end of Broad Street which is a good place to drop in for a chat about GWR 0-6-0 Pannier Tanks, if that is your thing.
	www.norbiton.com /blaenavon/railway.htm (347 words)

	Brecon Beacons bed and breakfast and holiday cottages at Penrhadw Farm Ponsticill (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Brecon Beacons bed and breakfast and holiday cottages at Penrhadw Farm Ponsticill
		Visit the workshops where old steam locomotives are repaired, and follow the footpath to a picnic site which has an amazing panoramic view of the valley.
		This rugged and mountainous area is unspoilt and teeming with wildlife.
	www.penrhadwfarm.co.uk /Pages/brecon-beacons.html (174 words)

	Auschwitiz at Frogsfolly.com
		It is more well known by it's German name of Auschwitz, the town is in the South Eastern part of Poland.
		It is a railway junction and industrial center producing chemicals, leather, and agricultural implements.
		In World War II the Germans organized a concentration camp system there, consisting of 3 main and 30 forced-labor camps.
	www.frogsfolly.com /Travel/Poland/Auschwitiz.html (224 words)

	Pencelli Castle Caravan & Camping Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Brecon Beacons The Brecon Beacons are the centre piece of the national park and include the highest peaks in South Wales with views as far away as the Bristol Channel and Devon.
		Brecon Mountain Railway The 7 mile round trip takes in some of the most beautiful scenery in the National Park.
		Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre Set in a beautiful position to the West of Brecon the Visitor Centre looks straight into the glacial valley of Cwm Llwch with Pen-Y-Fan high above.
	freespace.virgin.net /pencelli.castle/Pages/Local.htm (178 words)

	Historic Attractions in the Brecon Beacons National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Rhondda Heritage Park The Rhondda Heritage Park, based at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Trehafod, alive the social and economic history of the South Wales Valleys through the use of a range of techniques including live presentations by ex-miners, exhibitions and hi-tech, multi-media displays.
		The Brecon Mountain Railway is one of The Great Little Trains of Wales, a group of Welsh narrow gauge railways.
		The Gwili Steam Railway is a living reminder of a Great Western Railway branch line set in the breathtaking Carmarthenshire hills.
	www.brecon-beacons.com /attractions-historic.htm (432 words)

	Welsh Valleys tourist information, travel info & photos @ TREKtheUK.com
		Although the heavy industry has now gone, there are many sites of the industrial heritage which shaped the region, at one time causing the disfigurement of the landscape and overpopulation of the towns, and leading to vast numbers of casualties in the process.
		Nearby, the Pontypool and Blaenafon Steam Railway is the steepest standard gauge steam railway in Britain.
		The narrow-gauge Brecon Mountain Railway in the southern Brecon Beacons departs just north of Merthyr, while further south in the valley is the town of Pontypridd.
	www.trektheuk.com /thevalleys.htm (360 words)

	Penrhadw Farm Hotel Merthyr Tydfil
		Travel on the Brecon Mountain Railway, visit the spectacular Dan-yr-Ogof caves, or explore Britain's industrial heritage at Blaenavon.Big Pit at Blaenavon conduct guided tours underground.
		Georgetown is also only 10 mins.drive from the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park with its high mountain lakes.Walking, pony trekking,climbing and bird watching are just a few of the many activities available.
		Brecon Mountain Railway (1 km) - Mountain Railway running on original main line from Pontsticill to Torpantau.Beautiful scenery along eastern side of Pontsticill Resevoir.
	www.uk-hotels-central.co.uk /penrhadw-farm-merthyr-tydfil (937 words)

	Heritage Steam Railways - EntsWeb Directory
		Sample the atmosphere of an award winning country railway; lovingly restored and rebuilt.
		One of England's leading narrow-gauge heritage railways, offering a 70-minute return journey, over a line built in 1919 to serve the local sand industry.
		A narrow gauge railway in Derbyshire, with ex industrial and mining, diesel and steam locomotives.
	www.entsweb.co.uk /tourist/railways (176 words)

	Railways we visited (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Talyllyn Railway on the west coast of Wales.
		Brecon Mountain Railway is located 24 miles North of Cardiff in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
		It is the highest mountain railway in Wales.
	www.dalefield.com /kids/trains.htm (148 words)

	Brecon Beacons: Countrygoer Guide
		Further west, there is a reasonable network of bus services focused on the historic market town of Brecon, which acts like the hub of a wheel, the spokes being scenically attractive services from Hereford and Hay on Wye, Abergavenny, Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil and from Swansea via Craig y Nos Country Park.
		This makes Brecon the ideal location for anyone planning to stay in the National Park without a car, with a choice of places to visit or superb walks every day of the week.
		Brecon Beacons National Park Weather Forecast - supplied by the Met.
	www.countrygoer.org /brecon.htm (428 words)

	Wern-Y-Marchog - luxury self catering holiday cottages in the Brecon Beacons
		It is the perfect place for walkers as nearby is the Roman Road that leads through the Brecon Beacons and passing Pen-y-fan, the highest peak in the Beacons (886m).
		Visitors are welcome to walk through the meadows down to the stream as long as the Country Code is adhered to.
		There is a pony trekking centre close by offering rides to suit the complete beginner or the more experienced and a recently opened indoor play area, cafe and adventure farm is an added attraction.
	www.wernymarchog.co.uk (500 words)

	RailServe.com: Tourist Railroads Railway Museums & Train Excursions
		Corcovado Rack Railway - Inclined railroad to the summit at Corcovado, the famous Christ Statue; built in 1884 and converted from steam to electric in 1910; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
		Leeds-Settle-Carlisle Railway - Scenic and historic route in Britain, passing through lowland valleys and the Yorkshire Dales National Park before climbing to the mountain landscape of the High Pennines, then descending to the Eden Valley and the Border City of Carlisle
		Pilion Railway, The - Railway from Volos to Milies on the Pilion peninsula, central Greece; 600 mm narrow gauge; returned to operation in 1996
	www.railserve.com /Tourist/World (4218 words)

	MTB Brecon Beacons Links
		The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority produce a visitors guide which contains places to stay and a suggestion of a variety of things to do.
		These are leisure cycle routes that follow country lanes and tracks through the spectacular scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
		The routes vary in length from 6 miles to 52 miles, all routes start and finish at either Brecon canal basin or Brecon town centre.
	www.mtbbreconbeacons.co.uk /english_pages/links.htm (320 words)

	Narrow Gauge Heaven: information on UK and worldwide narrow gauge railways
		A 2' gauge railway in the foot hills of the Tallarook ranges, in central Victoria.
		Amateur video footage taken while the railway was under construction, and when it was finally operating with fare paying passengers.
		The second part deals with the countries and railways using class TU2's.
	www.narrow-gauge.co.uk /links (261 words)

	Articles - Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Brecon Beacons are in the south and are joined by the Cambrian Mountains in mid-Wales, the latter being given to the earliest of the geological periods(Cambrian).
		The summit of Snowdon, Snowdonia, highest mountain in Wales
		Hall of the Mountain Kings, Ogof Craig a Ffynnon, a cave in the Brecon Beacons
	www.prohuntingstore.com /articles/Wales (1763 words)

	Wales Tourism Brecon Beacons
		The "beacons" is a little bit out of the way from the M4 motorway, but it is worth a visit just for the mountain scenery.
		Leave the M4 at junction 32 on to the A470 signposted Merthyr.
		Afterwards continue towards Brecon stopping at a large lay-by to take in the view that you see above left.
	www.geocities.com /colinswalesuk/beacons.html (181 words)

	Wales and the West Country Rail Tour \| Wales \| Great Little Trains
		Wales was a center of narrow gauge railways in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
		Slate was the primary reason for building the railway, and this visit provides an insight into an important part of the north Wales heritage.
		The Welsh Highland Railway restoration may be the most remarkable story of railway preservation in Wales.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/12388.html (1899 words)

	Brecon Mountaineering
		Study the old maps to see what a railway maze the Merthyr and Dowlais area was.
		An early base of the iron industry, a number of railway companies tried to tap into the valuable traffic generated there.
		The Brecon Mountain Railway is a relatively new 2ft gauge line built on part of the trackbed of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway's through route to Newport.
	www.geoffspages.co.uk /raildiary/bmr (351 words)

	Nantsisil -Brecon,uk,information,info,facts,guides
		Old village smithy in Brecon Beacons National Park overlooking valley with Black Mountain as backdrop.
		Why not take a canal trip from Brecon, ride the Brecon Mountain Railway, try your hand at the Llangosse Rope Centre.
		Nantsisil is a detached property and offers 1 double bedroom, 2 twin bedded rooms, bathroom with bath, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen, downstairs wc.
	www.britinfo.net /T/1031663.htm (117 words)

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