The route of the original railway is recognised as Britain's first operating public railway authorised by the Act of Parliament in 1802 and which began traffic in May 1803 as the Carmarthenshire Tramroad. The railway opens on selected days throughout the year and offers standard gauge train rides over half a mile of running line (to be extended gradually as funds allow). The railway currently owns a variety of rolling stock including diesel locomotives and diesel multiple units. Other organisations such as the Cab Yard, the London Transport Traction Group and the Class 315 Preservation Society are also present at the railway and are playing an active part in the railways future plans, with their assets being incorporated into future attractions. The project is developing an on-site cafe using the shell of a former Class 153 DMU and is also looking to utilise the natural beauty of the area, including development of the woodland area for nature related activities.