Where it all started. Ox-hauled tramway on wooden rails, transporting limestone from quarry to the sea. Evolved into the Little Rathmor Railway in 1871 after the opening of the Llanchala bridge.

Private estate and industrial plateway including a rope-worked incline from the harbour at Rowenport up to the estate. Parts incorporated into the Llanchala & South West Railway from 1859–60

An early mineral plateway connecting the workings at Yeyn Keveren with the port of Talporth, transporting minerals through the rugged Tal Valley. Rebuilt for steam locomotive operation in 1862, becoming the Tal Valley Railway and later forming part of the Rathmor Railway.

A network of agricultural tramways established to carry sugar cane and estate produce across central Sorcha towards Caerporth. These early lines became the foundations of the Grand Sorcha Central Railway in 1879–80.

The earliest of Porthelan's railways owed its existence to the extensive forests stretching inland towards Gorofan.

Established to develop the mineral trade westwards from Llanchala, connecting the island's growing industries with valuable inland resources. Reorganised in 1876, with its interests divided between the Llanchala Railway and Glynoch Central Railway.

Industrial railway connecting the inland china clay workings with the harbour at Aberfael. An important early mineral route on southern Glynoch, incorporated into Llanchala Railway Ltd in 1876.

The exploitation of the highland mineral deposits encouraged a number of independent mine owners to seek a more efficient means of transporting their products to the coast.

An agricultural railway serving the sugar plantations of western and central Sorcha, transporting harvested cane towards the processing and shipping facilities around Caerporth. Absorbed into the Grand Sorcha Central Railway in 1879–80.

A small agricultural tramway carrying produce from the fertile Caer Valley towards Caerporth. One of several independent estate lines eventually brought together under the Grand Sorcha Central Railway.

Formed to connect the existing industrial railways of southern Glynoch, completing the route between Llanchala, Rowenport and Aberfael in 1860. Incorporated into Llanchala Railway Ltd during the railway reorganisation of 1876.

Formed to connect the existing industrial railways of southern Glynoch, completing the route between Llanchala, Rowenport and Aberfael in 1860. Incorporated into Llanchala Railway Ltd during the railway reorganisation of 1876.

An early passenger and goods railway linking Talporth with Feorag, bringing railway transport into the spectacular Cailleach Valley. Later incorporated into the expanding Rathmor Railway network.

An independent standard gauge railway connecting the eastern coastal communities of Abercain and Gwynhaven, providing passenger services and an important outlet for local goods. Incorporated into the Rathmor Railway in 1879.

An agricultural tramway connecting the farms, barns and processing works around Porth Oir with the harbour. One of the early lines incorporated into the Grand Sorcha Central Railway during the consolidation of 1879–80.

The steam-operated successor to the Tal Valley Tramway of 1845, rebuilt to carry minerals and passengers between Talporth and Yeyn Keveren. Later incorporated into the Rathmor Railway.

Llyngor timber merchants response to losing trade to Talporth after the opening of the Talporth and Feorag Railway in 1860

A remarkable water-powered funicular connecting Talporth's busy harbour with the High Level railway station. Built to overcome the town's steep hillside, transforming access between the quayside and the growing railway network.

An agricultural railway serving northern Sorcha's livestock, dairy and farming communities, providing improved transport towards Caerporth. Incorporated into the Caerporth & Rhosport Railway in 1877.

A small agricultural tramway serving the orchards and cider presses around Porth Oir, transporting fruit and finished products towards the harbour. Incorporated into the Grand Sorcha Central Railway in 1879–80.

An industrial railway developed to transport sugar cane from the plantations towards Caerporth, relieving congestion around the harbour. Its expanding interests helped establish the Caerporth & Rhosport Railway in 1877.

An independent harbour railway operating among the docks, warehouses and interchange sidings at Caerporth. Provided an essential neutral connection between the port's many industrial and railway interests.

A coastal railway linking Llanchala with Erynporth and Porthdun, opening new opportunities for passenger travel and the movement of goods along Glynoch's coastline.

Developed from the pioneering Bryn Lar & Llanchala Harbour Company following the opening of the Llanchala Bridge. Transformed the original limestone tramway into a more substantial railway serving the island's growing transport needs.

Promoted by Penrath's fishing merchants to connect their isolated harbour with Caerporth and its wider markets. Only part of the intended route was completed before incorporation into the Caerporth & Rhosport Railway in 1877.

Formed from the central and highland interests of the Glynoch Mineral Railway Company. Developed an ambitious railway through the island's mountainous interior towards Dunfael and Port Gwyn, later becoming known as the Great Central Railway.