sheds at the railway's original base, at the riverside by the football ground. The area is now used as a car park. The shed area creates a small spur in what is otherwise a linear layout. The Vale of Rheidol was steam operated by British Rail until privatisation in 1989. Accordingly, it was an often requested posting for staff. the line is still steam operated but is owned by a charitable trust. A new steel framed locomotive works was completed in late 2011. The building includes a machine shop, restoration workshop and locomotive running shed. The existing former Great Western Railway shed is currently used to house the running fleet. References Notes Sources External links Heritage railway stations in Ceredigion Railway stations in Ceredigion Former Cambrian Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1864 Former Great Western Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1867 Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1925 Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1939 Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1945 Railway stations served by Transport for Wales Rail Vale of Rheidol Railway stations Buildings and structures in Aberystwyth Transport in Aberystwyth Grade II listed buildings in Ceredigion Grade II listed railway stations in Wales DfT Category D stations