Carmarthen and Cardigan Railway

what is it?

The Carmarthen and Cardigan Railway was a 7 ft 1⁄4 in (2,140 mm) broad gauge railway line in Wales that was intended to connect Carmarthen on the South Wales Railway with Cardigan. In fact, it was unable to raise the necessary capital and was loss-making from the time of opening the first short section of its line in 1860, and it was in receivership for much of its life. It eventually reached Llandysul in 1864 but was not extended further during its independent existence.

fun facts

• 🎂First built 172 years ago, in 1854.

steam locomotive: Burns coal, wood or oil to boil water; the steam drives pistons that turn the wheels.

spec sheet

built

1854

number built

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kind

Steam

traction

steam

origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

builders

Sharp, Stewart and Company

top speed

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power

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gauge

2,134 mm broad gauge

wheel arrangement

4-4-0

From the Wikipedia infobox and Wikidata. Blank means the sources don't say.