The Vale of Rheidol Railway has reflected on 2025, stating it was a ‘challenging but positive’ year for the narrow gauge railway. 2025 presented a long period of dry weather, which restricted the railway’s steam operations and at times even saw services suspended. New elements will be introduced at the Aberystwyth Museum to tell the story of the Vale of Rheidol Railway and Collection X. Work is underway at Capel Bangor to support more Collection X displays, with behind-the-scenes tours planned for later in the year. Also in 2026, the railway anticipates that the acquisition of the Brecon Mountain Railway will be completed, which will allow for closer collaboration between the two railways.