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Cambrian Country Gazer Gets Going5/02/2009

Gerwyn Jones and Mansel Williams launch the Cambrian Country Gazer.

Members of the Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth Line Liaison Conference at their meeting held recently in Welshpool.

A new publication, the Cambrian Country Gazer (download the inside and outside of the brochure [3.5MB]), has been launched by the Cambrian Railways Partnership to really bring to life the journey on the train between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth.

Did you know that Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury; that the World's first mail order company was based in Newtown; that Machynlleth was the medieval capital of Wales; or that Aberystwyth is home to the World's biggest Camera Obscura?

These facts and a wide range of others are provided in the Country Gazer and will be of interest to local people and visitors as they travel on the train.

The Gazer was launched at a recent meeting of the Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth Line Liaison Conference held at Welshpool Town Hall. Commenting on the launch the Chairman, Cllr. Mansel Williams, said, "The Cambrian Main Line between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth is an increasingly important communication link for a wide range of travelling purposes including for commuting, work, shopping, social and leisure.

"Initiatives such as the Cambrian Country Gazer will enhance the journey experience as well as developing the line as an attraction in its own right."

Speaking on behalf of the Cambrian Railways Partnership Gerwyn Jones said, "This new publication forms one part of our marketing plan for this year which is aimed at encouraging visitors from the Shropshire and West Midlands areas to travel to Mid Wales on the train to enjoy a great day out, short break or longer stay.

"The region has so much to offer and as well as existing initiatives such as our walk leaflets between railway stations, the Cambrian Trailways, and discounted entry at attractions to those who travel by train we will be looking to develop this further later in the year with a Cambrian Beach and Bargains initiative to further showcase and promote the area and train travel."

The research and design of the Country Gazer was undertaken by local company Timeline and is beautifully illustrated by Borth artist Gabrielle Adamson. The Cambrian Country Gazer is a partner publication to the popular and well received Cambrian Coast Gazer launched last year.

The Country Gazer will be available for free from staffed railway stations, at Tourist Information Centres and other outlets along the Cambrian network.

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