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RheidolVOR 8pp timetable 2013 Railway may:Layout 1 24/5/13 15:25 Page 2 STUNNING SCENERY FROM THE COAST TO THE CAMBRIAN MOUNTAINS Opened in 1902, theVale of Rheidol Fares Railway is a masterpiece of engineering, Please see our website for the built to carry lead ore, timber and latest fares Edwardian holidaymakers. Purchase on the day or in advance by phone or online Discounts for pre booked groups of 15+ CROSEO I RHEILFFORDD CWM RHEIDOL WELCOME TO THE VALE OF RHEIDOL RAILWAY Upgrade to the First Class Llywernog These days, we no longer carry lead ore from the mines, Llanbadarn Observation Fawr Ponterwyd Saloon but have been carrying tourists to the beauty spot Goginan of Devil’s Bridge for generations. LLANBADARN Supplementary fare A44 Capel applies per ABERYSTWYTH Bangor Cwm Power single journey. Rheidol Station Waterfall Reservoir GLANYRAFON RHEIDOL FALLS Disused Mine A4120 CAPEL BANGOR ABERFFRWD Capel Seion RHIWFRON Devil’s Passing Loop Passing Loop Bridge NANTYRONEN Waterfalls Pisgah Water Tank DEVIL’S BRIDGE Hafod Hotel Our intermediate stations are undergoing a major The track twists and turns clinging to the hillside restoration by a team of volunteers.You too can get involved. Our coal fired steam locomotives and vintage carriages climbing nearly 700ft (200m) to reach Contact us for details. were built for this line by the Great Western Railway in the 1920s and 30s. Now restored, they are still in service today. DEVIL’S BRIDGE Here trains pause to allow you to take Watch the countryside change as you travel The vintage carriages were not designed to carry wheelchairs. through wide open fields, ancient woodland and refreshments or explore the village. rugged mountain scenery unique to Wales. Wheelchair users who can manage the two steps up from the The station is a short walk from the famous platform into the carriage can be accommodated. Folded Three Bridges and Mynach Falls. wheelchairs can be carried in the Guard’sVan. “Devil’s Punchbowl” - Allow 15 minutes Aberystwyth Station is home to the railway gift shop and Waterfalls walk - Allow at least 45 minutes stocks a range of souvenirs, cold drinks and ice creams. Many products are also available from our online shop. Waterfalls operated as separate attraction. Admission fee applies. See www.devilsbridgefalls.co.uk Hire an audio handset from Aberystwyth Station and The railway is owned by a Trust dedicated to restoring this listen to a commentary during the journey. Available in fantastic railway for future generations. If you are a UK Tax Look out for birds of prey such as Red Kite and Buzzards English,Welsh, French, German and Italian. £2 per handset. Payer why not “Gift Aid” your ticket? soaring high above the valley floor and listen to the sound of the engine working hard on the climb into the hills. Photographs courtesy of Simon Fozard, Steve Sedgwick, Rhian Iolo,VisitWales andVoR Collection www.rheidolrailway.co.uk Enquiries and Bookings: 01970 625 819 Twitter @rheidolrailway facebook.com/rheidolrailway Source © Vale of Rheidol Railway Reading 1. What is the main purpose of this text? This question tests your ability to understand and recognise the purpose of texts. a. to inform interested people about the history of the area b. to attract visitors to the railway c. to persuade people to donate money to the railway d. to persuade the local council not to shut the railway 2. Which of the following are not stations on the Rheidol Railway? This question tests your ability to use deduction skills to retrieve information from the text. a. Aberystwyth b. Goginan c. Capel Bangor d. Devil’s Bridge 3. Which of the following groups of people is the intended audience for this leaflet? You need to show understanding of the text by knowing who the intended audience is. a. tourists b. family groups c. French speakers d. all of the above 4. List three ways in which readers of this leaflet can support Rheidol Railway. Use deduction skills to retrieve the answers from the text and convey them in your own words. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 5. How does the leaflet attempt to make the railway attractive to visitors? Refer to the language and the structure of the text in your answer. This question tests your ability to analyse a text and interpret meaning. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 6. According to the leaflet, which species of wildlife would you expect to see during a journey on Rheidol Railway? This is a retrieval question. You can find the information in the text. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Oracy 7. You have been asked to work with some of your classmates to choose a destination for a school trip, as a reward for your hard work over the past year. In groups of four create a list of at least five local attractions and select your favourite. Create a group presentation to be made to the teachers who will have the final say. Use persuasive language to convince them to agree with your choice of destination. The presentation should last 3-4 minutes. 8. You have been asked to make a short presentation to a group of tourists who are looking for something to see in your area. Choose a local attraction and create a short presentation to persuade the group to visit your chosen attraction. The presentation should last 2-3 minutes. Writing 9. Imagine you have visited Rheidol Railway. Write a post for a tourism blog, reviewing your experience. Write 350-500 words. 10. Imagine you recently visited a popular tourist attraction and were unhappy with your experience. Write a letter of complaint to the establishment outlining your grievance and asking for a solution. Write 200-300 words. Suggested outline: • introduce yourself and your reason for writing; • describe your experience and explain why you are unhappy; • ask for a resolution..
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