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Author: Martin Bray
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2024-05-15
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 1398103853
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A wonderful photographic tribute, many previously unpublished images, to this popular South Wales railway depot.
Author: Paul D. Shannon
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2019-11-30
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 152673480X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →With words and pictures, a railway enthusiast examines the huge changes in the British railway network over a 50-year period. Looking at trains in Great Britain from 1970 to 2020, we see how steam-age infrastructure has gradually given way to a streamlined modern railway. The beginning of the period saw the final stages of the Beeching cuts, with the closure of some rural branches and lesser-used stations. Since the 1980s, the tide has turned, and numerous lines and stations have joined or rejoined the network. As for freight, we see how the complex operations of the 20th century have been replaced by a far smaller number of specialized terminals, while marshalling yards in the traditional sense have all but disappeared. And the long process of updating our railway signaling has continued apace, even though some semaphore gems have managed to survive into the 21st century. “This book looks at all the various changes that have taken place in Britain’s railways since 1970 . . . . Such things as freight, stations closing and opening, or re-opening, locomotive depots and signaling are all covered in detail. What makes this book so good is the number of photographs supplied by the author ranging from back in the 1970s to the present. This is a book worth having if you are interested in the infrastructure of Britain's railways. Beautifully illustrated.” —Branch Line Britain “An interesting and recommended work.” —West Somerset Railway Association
Author: Kevin Redwood
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2020-03-15
Total Pages: 189
ISBN-13: 1445695820
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The South Wales Division was one of the three operating divisions of the Western Region. Explore the South Wales Railways in the 1980s with previously unpublished photographs.
Author: Andrew Cole
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2016-05-15
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 1445658925
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A pictorial account of the iconic Class 20 locomotive.
Author: Andrew Cole
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2017-09-15
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 1445674033
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A look at an iconic period in British rail history.
Author: Martin Bray
Publisher:
Published: 2021-11-15
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9781398103726
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Explore these terrific photographs documenting this popular, and now closed, railway depot - Margam.
Author: John Hodge
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2024-06-30
Total Pages: 186
ISBN-13: 1399031414
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book covers the Vale of Neath line, the eastern portion of which was originally the Taff Vale Extension line, opened in the mid 19th Century, and taking in all the locations in this first book. It was unique in South Wales railway history as it was the only line running east to west across several of the valley lines which ran north to south, with connecting junctions into and from each. The line was famous for the iconic Crumlin Viaduct, hailed as one of the best examples of technological achievement during the Industrial Revolution and lasting 107 years until the line was closed as a through route in 1964. The line ran through several important valley towns, creating need for High Level and Low Level stations at several locations. The standard gauge Taff Vale Extension originally ran as far as Mountain Ash where it met and amalgamated with the broad gauge Vale of Neath line from Neath to Aberdare and Merthyr, locations that will be dealt with in future volumes. Fortunately the line was well photographed as the coverage given to each location will show.
Author: John Hodge
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2019-05-30
Total Pages: 414
ISBN-13: 1526727269
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A comprehensive history of a Welsh railway hub and the coal companies and passengers it has served. The book begins with a history of the industrial development of the Tondu Valleys, including the succession of great industrialists who led the way in the area. This is followed by a chapter on the position of the Tondu Valleys in the South Wales Coalfield with colliery and colliery company details. Railway passenger services are next covered, followed by railway coal services. Then follows a detailed account of the sole railway depot that covered all the operations in the Tondu Valleys. A location-specific account then follows of Llynfi Valley detailing both railway and colliery aspects, following the line from Bridgend, through Tondu, and all locations to Cymmer Afan and on to the original terminus at Abergwynfi, then from Blaengwynfi through the Rhondda Tunnel to Treherbert. The north end of the South Wales Mineral Railway became an adjunct to the Tondu Valley with the closure of the former Rhondda & Swansea Bay line and this is also included in similar detail. The closure of the passenger service in 1970 and renaissance of a new service from Maesteg to Cardiff in 1992 concludes the account. Detailed appendices of operating statistics completes this very comprehensive account. The book is the fullest account ever produced of this part of the South Wales scene and is a must for anyone interested in either the railway or mining activities (or both) in this part of South Wales. A further volume covering the Ogmore & Garw Valleys (and associated lines) and the Porthcawl branch is also available.
