Nice footage of the line, I was a signaller at N&B from 2003 to 2014, the signalman in this clip was Gavin Lawrence who was heard to caution the train for the phones out of order at Brynteg crossing. Not long after this clip he left the railway to join the forces.
+Redstone Ready//I0an That maybe true, the mine is being mothballed soon with the loss of 75 jobs, the Washery is staying open for the time being but I also can't see it lasting.
Quite a lonely job,being a signalman there,thinking that in an eight hour shift he would pass through a maximum of four trains,two each way? Amazing scenery,right in the middle of nowhere,although plenty of footprints on the track in places. Are the trains carrying coal?
What a wonderful opportunity you have brought us Ron Evans. A journey that we would not otherwise be able to make. I have often wondered what it would be like to travel on this line.. Most enjoyable.
great video-I kept pausing it at seven sisters-just moved from there back to cornwall,and miss all the trees and the mountains;when we loaded last van through the night,the owls were calling-pulled at my heart strings
an absolutely beautiful little winter scenic " ONE - ie " ( ONE track ) ride...love the ONE - ie rides..they have such a feeling of remoteness & isolation about them...much more atmospheric etc..than the Rigged / wired 4 or 6 track rail Motorways..!!! :).
Enjoyed this. Having just watched your Margam - Carmarthen ride it strikes me that - in terms of driver's comfort, at least - the Class 60 is very much superior. Obviously the valley route (with a loaded train) is a slog for any loco, but the amount of vibration and noise in the cab of the Class 66 did surprise me. Is it as bad as the video suggests?
Thank you so much , Being disabled and not able to leave my house no more it is great to go out via you videos thanks again :-)
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Thanks for the video totally enjoyed but as you said im abit bog eyed 👀.would love to see it back too Brecon again, beautiful scenery!!😎🚃🚃🚃💯🇬🇧
22:10 Bunny rabbit on the tracks! 🐇 🐰
Nice footage of the line, I was a signaller at N&B from 2003 to 2014, the signalman in this clip was Gavin Lawrence who was heard to caution the train for the phones out of order at Brynteg crossing. Not long after this clip he left the railway to join the forces.
wat forces did he join?
+Ben Conway hi Ben, Gav went to join the army, I think he went in to learn a trade.
+Redstone Ready//I0an That maybe true, the mine is being mothballed soon with the loss of 75 jobs, the Washery is staying open for the time being but I also can't see it lasting.
Quite a lonely job,being a signalman there,thinking that in an eight hour shift he would pass through a maximum of four trains,two each way? Amazing scenery,right in the middle of nowhere,although plenty of footprints on the track in places. Are the trains carrying coal?
What a wonderful opportunity you have brought us Ron Evans. A journey that we would not otherwise be able to make. I have often wondered what it would be like to travel on this line.. Most enjoyable.
great video-I kept pausing it at seven sisters-just moved from there back to cornwall,and miss all the trees and the mountains;when we loaded last van through the night,the owls were calling-pulled at my heart strings
I'm Seven Sisters, nice village great views, hope life in Cornwall is going good for you👍
Another very good video. Great snowy scenery.
an absolutely beautiful little winter scenic " ONE - ie " ( ONE track ) ride...love the ONE - ie rides..they have such a feeling of remoteness & isolation about them...much more atmospheric etc..than the Rigged / wired 4 or 6 track rail Motorways..!!! :).
The coal mine lifts to right side of the track at 15:00. It’s been a long time since I’ve lived near the Valleys and I’ve seen one of those!
Cefn Coed colliery
Great scenery. Really enjoy these cab rides. Please keep them coming if you can! Thankyou
Nice video. It was nice hearing the 2 stroke EMD goodness in the background.
thanks for up loading this, thats my old points team from port talbot at the ground frame.
good memories thanks once again.
No trace now of the stations at Cilfrew, Crynant, Seven Sisters and Onllwyn. The old Neath & Brecon Rly.
It's such a shame we can no longer carry on to Brecon.
Awesome would love to travel that line Thanks again
Superb video it would be a dream of mine to be in the cab. Very good vid ray
Surprised those points went over with no points heating and nit being used that often 😊
Cracking footage Ray. The shaking wasn't that bad! Thanks for uploading.
great scenery
Great video loved the scenery
Is this line still in operation
Only one or two trains a week to Immingham.
Amazing footage
Thanks ray ex train guard in 1975 engine and van home 🏴
Enjoyed this. Having just watched your Margam - Carmarthen ride it strikes me that - in terms of driver's comfort, at least - the Class 60 is very much superior. Obviously the valley route (with a loaded train) is a slog for any loco, but the amount of vibration and noise in the cab of the Class 66 did surprise me. Is it as bad as the video suggests?
Would be difficult to gain permission now, in 2017.
nice these are different tracks to public rail routes? what are they used for?
To take coal from the washery to the power station
lidl gets everywhere some nice xmas trees by old colliery
Why was there so many people needed to change points ?
The “points team” were up there doing routine maintenance,at the time,I know them all,as I worked with them,sometimes
Nice footage
Looks like and sounds like a heavy load a 66 ? was looking dowm when you hooted made me jump lol... headphones ...ha ha
Nice train route
Cymru am byth use always wanna wave as a kid waiting for burgerking
my farther works in onllwyn