Rails in Wales. 59 miles chasing 47212, Aberthaw-Briton Ferry-Newport

Recorded in 2002 I recorded a move of 30 cement wagons from Aberthaw Cement Works to Newport and the north, via Briton Ferry! Why they didn't leave Aberthaw via Barry and the Vale line...do you know?
Final clips of busier times through Newport with some images of 3/4 trains in one clip.

[@going2thedogs]

Some fantastic footage, thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed that. 👍

[@dieseldave3879]

Always great to see 47's on heavy freight moves! 🚂👍

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

I agree!

[@cwmbargoedorbust]

Part of a grand day out, not helped by that broken rail at Briton ferry. Glad to have provided some entertainment. Long time ago.

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

Why did the train come to Briton Ferry rather than go direct from the cement works to Newport? We didn't have much info. back in 2002?

[@cwmbargoedorbust]

The line between Barry and Aberthaw was shut due to engineering work. The loco ran as OZ82 from Canton via Bridgend and we then ran as 4Z82 to Crewe P. A. D. It was a long day and the last time I drove 47212, I believe it was scrapped early the following year.. Hope that answer your question

[@DOCTORDROTT]

Better days. See HENTO name vandalised . Named after Ron Henty, Canton fitter.