Video of Snowdon Mountain Railway

 Travel by train on Britain’s only Rack and Pinion Railway up Snowdon, the highest Mountain in England and Wales

Since 1896, visitors from around the world have travelled on Snowdon Mountain Railway. Trains scalbbbe 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.

For more than 110 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 adventure.
Due to redevelopment of the Summit facility, trains will be running to Clogwyn in 2007. The journey is packed with adventure, dramatic scenery and will peak at 2500 feet above sea level.