Bishop's Castle Railway and Transport Museum

Bishop's Castle Railway and Transport Museum

Bishop's Castle Railway Station

The Bishop's Castle Railway and Transport Museum is a heritage site established and run by an enthusiastic team of volunteers. The museum was opened in 1999 to preserve records and memorabilia of the Bishop's Castle Railway, but has since expanded to include other material which is of great interest to railway enthusiasts and casual browsers alike.

Although the history of this remarkable railway extends over a period of 70 years, 69 of them were in receivership! The line was originally planned to run from Craven Arms to Montgomery with a branch to Bishop's Castle, but money ran out before the last stretch could be built.

Although the line was a financial disaster under perpetual threat of closure, it played a vital role in the community and was affectionately regarded by locals and visitors alike. It was a sad day when the line was finally forced to close in 1935.

The Bishop's Castle Railway Society was set up in 1989 to preserve remaining artefacts from the railway, and the society runs the The Weighbridge Railway Museum staffed by volunteer members. The museum is open on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 11am to 3pm.

 

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