 The Saundersfoot Railway and Harbour Company was formed in 1828 to build a harbour at Saundersfoot and a tramway to connect it to the collieries around Begelly and Stepaside.In 1829, Parliamentary authorisation was given for the Saundersfoot Railway and Harbour Company.This was to be a four-feet gauge horse operated tramroad, connecting collieries with a new harbour at Saundersfoot.