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Anglesey Central Railway

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Lein Amlwch Railway Llyn Alaw to Llannerchymedd

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Half Points Replacement Time-Lapse - Anglesey

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LAST ANGLESEY ALUMINIUM TRAIN

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Holyhead Railway Station - Saturday 1st February 2020

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Amlwch railway station

The Anglesey Central Railway was a 17.5 miles (28.2 km) standard-gauge railway in Anglesey, Wales, connecting the port of Amlwch and the county town of Llangefni with the North Wales Coast Line at Gaerwen. Built as an independent railway, the railway opened in portions from 1864 to 1867. Due to financial troubles the railway was sold to the London and North Western Railway in 1876, which invested significantly in the infrastructure. Operation continued under various companies during the 20th century, but passenger services were withdrawn in 1964 as part of the Beeching Axe. Industrial freight services continued until 1993. The railway's tracks remain and local groups have demonstrated an interest in restoring services as a heritage railway.
  • Route 

  • Early days 

  • 1863–1876: Independent operation 

  • The railway reaches Amlwch 

  • Financial troubles 

  • 1876–1923: London and North Western Railway 

  • 1877 accident 

  • Red Wharf Bay branch 

  • Passing loop at Llangwyllog 

  • 1923–1946: London, Midland and Scottish Railway 

  • 1946–1993: British Railways/British Rail 

  • Run down and closure 

  • Rolling stock 

  • Preservation and redevelopment attempts 

  • Isle of Anglesey Railways Ltd 

  • Cycle route 

  • Change of direction 

  • 2009 status