Research

The major aim of the WRRC is to enable researchers to work on their railways of interest and to make information and materials available for that purpose.

To facilitate this process, many of the railways of Wales have been sub-divided, largely on a Pre-Grouping line ownership basis, and each railway has a Line Superintendent who acts as a first contact and is responsible for disseminating information about their line. At present, there are 21 Line Superintendents responsible for railway lines, plus a further 3 Superintendents who look after mapping, waggons and family history.

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Railway Companies covered by Line Superintendents

Brecon & Merthyr, Alexandra Dock and Railway, Monmouthshire Railway
Barry Railway
Burry Port & Gwendraeth Valley, Sundersfoot, Llanelly & Mynydd Mawr Railway
Cambrian Railways
Cheshire Lines Committee (CLC)
Corris, Talyllyn
Ely & Clydach Railway
Ffestiniog, North Wales Narrow Gauge Railway
Golden Valley Railway
Great Western Railway (GWR), 
Lynfi & Ogmore, Rhondda & Swansea Bay, Mid Wales Railway
LNWR (Central Wales), Merthyr Tydfil & Abergavenny Junction
LNWR (North Wales)
Midland Railway
Military railways
Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company
Pembroke & Tenby, Manchester & Milford
Port Talbot Railway, South Wales Mineral Railway
Rhymney Railway
Swansea & Mumbles Railway
Taff Vale Railway
Welshpool & Llanfair 
Wrexham, Mold & Connahs Quay Railway
Private Owner Waggons
Railway Mapping

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Rhiwderin Research Facility

The WRRC is also developing a dedicated research facility in South Wales, which ultimately will allow members full access to the extensive collections of documents, maps, books and photographs which the Circle holds. 
Members are advised that the WRRC Research Facility at Rhiwderin is now open the first Tuesday of every month from 7pm until 10pm. Other opening times are possible by prior appointment with the Committee.
 

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Contact Us

These pages are currently under development, but ultimately each line will have its own dedicated pages with information on routes, rolling stock and further information, as well as a direct contact point. In the meantime please forward enquiries to: 
The Secretary
WRRC
Claremont
Eridge Road
Garndiffaith
PONTYPOOL
NP4 7LU

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