Despite being a relativly small railway, we have been chosen on a number of occasions as a set for TV Production Companies. The following is a list of TV programs that have been filmed on the railway:

  • Coalhouse at War (BBC)
  • Indian Dr Series 1 and 2 (BBC) - series one had scenes filmed between Furnace Sdings and Whistle Inn Halt as well as scenes on the platform at the Whistle
  • Huw Edwards History of Wales (BBC)
  • Jedward (Music Video)
  • Fishlocks Wales
  • Safebreakers (C4)
  • Dr Who (BBC) - used the down exchange sidings
  • Pobol Y Cwm

Using the Railway for filming
For production companies looking for a railway location, we are able to offer the following:

  • A location within a World Heritage Site and close to the town of Blaenavon, Blaenavon Iron Works and also Big Pit Mining Museum
  • A variety of stations/platforms and railway workshops to choose from
  • Steam or Diesel Traction available
  • 1950's/1960's style Mk1 rolling stock, 1980's refurbished Electric Unit and a variety of freight stock available
  • Stunning scenary
  • Large car park available

For further details or to discuss requirements, please email us.

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