Reminders of the line

There are only a few reminders of the Mumbles Railway which remain today. The main reason for this is that extensive redevelopmnet has taken place along the route. This is particularly the case around the area of the old terminus at Rutland Street, Swansea.

Traces of the Mumbles Railway however, can still be seen at Blackpill, Oystermouth and Mumbles Pier. There is also an exhibition at the Swansea Industrial and Maritime Museum.

Did you know that the electricity sub-station at Blackpill also served as a station. The posters on the wall give visitors a glimpse of the heydays of the Mumbles Railway, including a copy of the timetable.

Did you know that the electricity substation at Blackpill, which also served as station, is the only major reminder of the Mumbles Railway? It remains almost unchanged.

Here are two views of the former Oystermouth Station. The poles which can be seen on the left, originally carried the electric overhead cables which powered the Mumbles Train.
The station building is now used by the Wales Tourist Board as can be seen from the picture above.

Did you know that a row of houses behind the Oystermouth Station was demolished to ease the flow of traffic? Compare the old and modern pictures in the 'Route of the Mumbles Train'.

This picture below shows the 'Stop Bar' at the former Mumbles Pier Terminus. The photograph was taken in 1995 with the Pier and the old Lifeboat Station in the background.
All the Mumbles Railway trains had to stop at this point. This 'Stop Bar' marked the end of the line.

Did you know that the Mumbles Pier was formally opened on 10th May, 1898, by Lady Jenkins?
The Pier was designed for 'promenading' and bands, boats and pleasure steamers.

The only existing section of a Mumbles Tramcar is this 'Number 7' at the museum. It is possible to sit on the original seats on the top deck.

This is a replica of Simon Llewellyn's horse drawn carriage which ran on the Mumbles Railway line.

The tramshed at the Swansea Industrial and Maritime Museum displays many exhibits that are reminders of the Mumbles Railway.

Did you know that the tramshed of the Swansea Industrial and Maritime Museum houses many exhibits associated with transport in Swansea?

These include a street tramcar, a model of Swansea Bay Station, photographs and memorobilia of the Swansea Victoria line.