Snowdon Mountain Railway

The Snowdon Mountain Railway is a rack and pinion railway that climbs Mt. Snowdon near Llanberis, Wales. It is unique for being the only one of it's kind in Britain.

Brief Summary
Since 1896, visitors from around the world have travelled on Snowdon Mountain Railway. Trains scale the highest mountain in England and Wales(1085m) where Snowdon boasts dramatic landscape and scenery. This unique railway is one of the most popular visitor attractions in North Wales. The Summit of Snowdon, at 3,560ft (1085m), is the highest mountain in England and Wales.

For more than 112 years holiday makers and day trippers have been appreciating the truly spectacular views they have experienced while claiming the ascent of Snowdon as a lifetime adventure. As the train climbs through the atmospheric landscape of Snowdon passengers can absorb themselves in the rich myth, legend and history Snowdonia has to offer.

Based on Victorian engineering Snowdon Mountain Railway is the only public rack and pinion railway in the United Kingdom and a true majestic mountain top adventure.

Official Website
For more information on the line, please visit http://www.snowdonrailway.co.uk/.