Rails in Wales. Rare clips of scrap units to Caerwent 2005.

With reliable tip-offs back in 2005 I was able to capture 2 trains of scrap units to Caerwent Defence Rail and Container Services north of Caldicot.
Starting on the road bridge at STJ, which is too high to video over the parapet in 2024, we see 2 different trains arrive at STJ to run round their stock and run into Caerwent to drop off their delivery. Both loco departures are captured before moving onto the 2 shunters who come down from the depot to collect the scrap. A long day was involved with detailed knowledge of the roads in the area...but all worthwhile now the area is closed.

[@stephendavies6949]

The first 2 scrap trains were full 12-coach rakes of the sort that used to run into/out of London at peak times. Slam door units that allowed commuters in a hurry to open the doors wgilst the train was still in motion & run down the platforms. It was a different world!

[@xr4icossie]

Brings back great memories of driving Veps and Cigs. Driven 66613 as well lol

[@stephendavies6949]

Is the new (CAF?) assembly plant on the site of the esrtwhile MoD depot?