![]() ![]() The line's western terminus and main station. ![]() Nant Gwernol station, the eastern terminus of the line, was built here on the site of a set of three sidings which originally marked the end of the original line. ![]() From here the line runs into a gorge, high above the river on a narrow ledge, ending at the foot of the first incline leading to the Bryn Eglwys quarry. About three quarters of the way along the 0.75 miles (1.21 km) extension is the site of the Village Incline. This was the original terminus of the statutory railway, beyond which the railway continued as a mineral extension, now converted for passenger use. The line continues its ascent towards Abergynolwyn station, situated on a ledge cut into the hillside. The railway continues in a north easterly direction, passing Quarry Siding, where a halt and passing loop are located. Dolgoch station is immediately east of the viaduct, situated on a left-hand curve at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level, and is the main intermediate station on the line, being popular with tourists visiting the nearby falls. ![]() Above Brynglas, the line enters woodlands west of Dolgoch, climbing steadily, then curves to the south east and crosses the Dolgoch gorge on the Dolgoch viaduct. ![]()
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