By 1978, this stretch of trackbed had been acquired, with an initial steam-hauled service operating on a one-mile section out of Bronwydd Arms.

[1] It had always been a long-term aim of the railway to recommence service south of Bronwydd Arms towards the town of Abergwili.

[2] This meant track materials and signalling equipment, as well as a footbridge and a water tank and crane became available to the project.

This was made possible by the construction of a 300-space car park, and the further development of station facilities.

These will continue, first with the construction of the Dan Do shed, which will enable a transition of the railway's headquarters from their current location at Bronwydd Arms to Abergwili.