1850 to 1900

1863    One of the major developments of this period was the railway coming to the village in 1863, there was also a halt at Bryngwyn. See Current Research as we are seeking help with this.
1865    Richard & Francis Ellis emigrated to Patagonia

Wesleyan & Calvinistic chapels built
This was a period of decline as regards the population of the village which had fallen to 600 by the end of the century, despite increased number of houses in the village.