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Fire Queen arrives at the Vale of Rheidol Railway

Believed to be the oldest narrow-gauge locomotive in existence, Fire Queen is a unique steam locomotive that previously resided at Penrhyn Castle.

The locomotive will arrive in Aberystwyth in late January, and willin the new museum, display and events building when the railway opens for the new season in late March 2024.

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