Railway companies not getting along with each other. This rather reminds me of the story of how the Barry Railway Company parked six railway cars across Biglis Junction in order to hamper the success of the Penarth Extension Railway's service to Cadoxton and beyond.
Another excellent video, thank you for doing this one Bob. You have filled in some blanks for me with your informative description of the politics on the line. Keep the good work up. Andrew.
Thank you, Bob. Another gem. A favourite trip in the 1960’s from Dinas Powis to Brecon, via Queen Street and Bargoed, passed over this route of course, many times before closure. It was a magnificent route even before the Torpantau experience and the drift down to Talybont. Oddly, we often on the return after a day in Brecon or a trip to Hereford or Moat Lane would return via Pontsticill Junction to Merthyr High Street and then straight home. The Neath Riverside trip to Brecon was also done once via the Vale line to Bridgend then mainline to Neath General. And another visit via Bargoed was to Diwali’s- I can’t recall if it was High Street or Cae Harris! Happy days.
Well researched as usual and a top view . When I first came to south Wales I was astonished ( and delighted ) to discover the rich rail & industrial history . Such a shame that so much was destroyed too quickly .
Bobs videos are always nicely paced and informative. Not quite my area of South Wales but I always learn something new and end up missing home. Some Maesteg/Bridgend/Valleys videos would really nail it
Thanks. I try and get these done in spare time between work and grandparent duties 😁 I have looked in that area and some places are definitely on my long list.
Much appreciated…..used to have a trials bike and went up and down old mining lines 40 years ago without every realising the history or the hard work that had gone on. It’s green now when it used to be black back then.
@@davebuckley1760 My favourite description is the one Max Boyce came up with, Rhondda Grey. I remember all round Pontllanfriath as a boy being just that. As you say, it's not now.
I very rarely comment on videos because I watch UA-cam on my TV app and there's no facility to add comments on it. So from my phone I just wanted to give a massive thanks to you for you videos, they are brilliant. I live relatively near (around 20 miles) to all you video locations and just love the content you create. I've done some research myself about the railways around me but your videos answer so many questions that I've not been able to find answers for. I very much appreciate what you do, a huge thanks to you !
Nicely done as always Bob. Your mining a rich seam: as a boy growing up in The Valleys it never ceased to amaze me just how much derelict railway infrastructure was around me. Whilst I don't remember Merthyr Station etc in all its glory, there was still enough left to spark a life-long interest in industrial history and the role rhe railways played in it. Keep up the good work.
I am lucky that there is so much railway, canal, industry and social heritage in South Wales that I think I will have a lot of subjects to choose from.
bargoed north school took us on one of the last trains to brecon my brother was working in the bargoed north singnal box when the train past and waved to me that was in the 60s just befor the line closed
Thank you for the video today. Sad to think the original plans were dumped. Politics where behind it I bet. Anyway, enjoy the week ahead, and see you on the next! Cheers Bob! 😊
Great video telling a story that now won't be forgotten (unless YT disappears god forbid). Music was a little loud at the end as had to reach for the volume slider to turn it down lol.
Oh Gill Vee surely for Ogilvie? Definitely not Ogreave (Orgreave), which was a pit oop north remembered for police v miners battles during the miners strike.
The footbridge you walked under in Deri was saved and repaired through the efforts by Mrs Jean Jones and Mrs Bowen of Deri The council wanted to destroy it but Jean found out it was a listed structure
Railway companies not getting along with each other. This rather reminds me of the story of how the Barry Railway Company parked six railway cars across Biglis Junction in order to hamper the success of the Penarth Extension Railway's service to Cadoxton and beyond.
Great story, Bob! 👍🏻
Another excellent video, thank you for doing this one Bob. You have filled in some blanks for me with your informative description of the politics on the line. Keep the good work up. Andrew.
Thank you, Bob. Another gem.
A favourite trip in the 1960’s from Dinas Powis to Brecon, via Queen Street and Bargoed, passed over this route of course, many times before closure. It was a magnificent route even before the Torpantau experience and the drift down to Talybont. Oddly, we often on the return after a day in Brecon or a trip to Hereford or Moat Lane would return via Pontsticill Junction to Merthyr High Street and then straight home.
The Neath Riverside trip to Brecon was also done once via the Vale line to Bridgend then mainline to Neath General. And another visit via Bargoed was to Diwali’s- I can’t recall if it was High Street or Cae Harris!
Happy days.
So many lines lost, and a great number buried under the Heads of the Valleys road as well. Great to hear your memories.
If you started from Bargoed up to Deri you'd have seen a lot more relics of the railway.
Superb video Bob !!
Well researched as usual and a top view .
When I first came to south Wales I was astonished ( and delighted ) to discover the rich rail & industrial history . Such a shame that so much was destroyed too quickly .
Agreed. As a child I remember watching Crumlin Viaduct being pulled down. So much gone and lost
The recommend walking route to the Old Club at Deri!
Interesting video Bob
Bobs videos are always nicely paced and informative. Not quite my area of South Wales but I always learn something new and end up missing home. Some Maesteg/Bridgend/Valleys videos would really nail it
Thanks. I try and get these done in spare time between work and grandparent duties 😁 I have looked in that area and some places are definitely on my long list.
Much appreciated…..used to have a trials bike and went up and down old mining lines 40 years ago without every realising the history or the hard work that had gone on. It’s green now when it used to be black back then.
@@davebuckley1760 My favourite description is the one Max Boyce came up with, Rhondda Grey. I remember all round Pontllanfriath as a boy being just that. As you say, it's not now.
I very rarely comment on videos because I watch UA-cam on my TV app and there's no facility to add comments on it. So from my phone I just wanted to give a massive thanks to you for you videos, they are brilliant. I live relatively near (around 20 miles) to all you video locations and just love the content you create. I've done some research myself about the railways around me but your videos answer so many questions that I've not been able to find answers for. I very much appreciate what you do, a huge thanks to you !
My pleasure. I really enjoy researching these even though there can offen be little information. More to come, and thank you for watching them
Yet again a superb video, Bob. Thank you.
Coming from you and the team that is high praise, thank you
@@bobsrailrelics being honest. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, always a reminder of our past.
Interesting.
Nice to see where I live in videos, at around 6:50 you're just around my back garden.
Planning another walk at some time from Ceri down to Bargoed. I enjoyed wandering around there as well as seeing the history.
Nicely done as always Bob. Your mining a rich seam: as a boy growing up in The Valleys it never ceased to amaze me just how much derelict railway infrastructure was around me.
Whilst I don't remember Merthyr Station etc in all its glory, there was still enough left to spark a life-long interest in industrial history and the role rhe railways played in it.
Keep up the good work.
I am lucky that there is so much railway, canal, industry and social heritage in South Wales that I think I will have a lot of subjects to choose from.
bargoed north school took us on one of the last trains to brecon my brother was working in the bargoed north singnal box when the train past and waved to me that was in the 60s just befor the line closed
Wonderful memories. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Thank you for the video today. Sad to think the original plans were dumped. Politics where behind it I bet. Anyway, enjoy the week ahead, and see you on the next! Cheers Bob! 😊
Thank you
Great video telling a story that now won't be forgotten (unless YT disappears god forbid). Music was a little loud at the end as had to reach for the volume slider to turn it down lol.
Sorry about that, I will watch out for that next time. Glad you enjoyed it.
Oh Gill Vee surely for Ogilvie? Definitely not Ogreave (Orgreave), which was a pit oop north remembered for police v miners battles during the miners strike.
Yes, I realised after I had posted it that my pronunciation on that one was a bit askew. Thanks.
Brilliant, shame there nothing left of the station but does look a interesting walk
Shadows of the past. Thanks for watching
The footbridge you walked under in Deri was saved and repaired through the efforts by Mrs Jean Jones and Mrs Bowen of Deri The council wanted to destroy it but Jean found out it was a listed structure
It's a wonderful relic and I am glad they made the effort to save it. Thanks.