TEDDYBEAR D9521 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Great stuff. My father took a quick look at those and reckoned the phot of the 37 and D9544 was taken at Abergwynfi rather than Glyncorrwg but that is based on memory from 45+ years ago. He will check his photo's. Now for a real challenge. Does anyone have any evidence for Westerns working through Rhondda Tunnel? I was told some years ago at least one of them allegedly went that way on a sleeper in the aftermath of the Bridgend derailment / collision involving D1671 and D6983... Hi Steve Here's some additional info i've had about the Bridgend derailment from someone who was there 35/37/47/52 did work these trains but no numbers Iinitially trains diverted via Aberdare but route was blocked in the afternoon/evening. Trains were then diverted via Treherbert and Cefn Jct. The first was 2000 Padd Fishguard followed by discharged tanks from Provan Durning the night Milk empties,Carmarthen vans and Sleeper,Bristol mail and a parcels train passed westwards. Eastward trains were Carmarthen sleeper and 2nd Whitland milk Saturday morning saw the Fishgaurd boat train and oil train pass eastwards with tanks westwards. All eastbound trains were assisted by class 37 locos from Margam Moors to Blaengwynfi or Treherbert using Tondu locos and crews with the bridge restriction at Natyffyllon removed. On saturday afternoon a track defect was reported between Blaengwynfi and Cymmer so the line was closed and the passenger trains from Bridgend to Treherbert. 1340 Whitland milk reached Tondu but was sent back. The plan to clear coal on Sunday failed because the main line was not reopened but the Aberdare route had. The main line reopened on Monday morning but the Vale lines were still blocked An emergency connection was installed to the down main on Weds 22nd. The Cymmer to Blaengwynfi section reopened on Mon 20th. All blocklogs of traffic in the Tondu area were moved by 28th Dec. Hope this helps Edited May 12, 2015 by TEDDYBEAR D9521 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hi Steve Here's some additional info i've had about the Bridgend derailment from someone who was there 35/37/47/52 did work these trains but no numbers Iinitially trains diverted via Aberdare but route was blocked in the afternoon/evening. Trains were then diverted via Treherbert and Cefn Jct. The first was 2000 Padd Fishguard followed by discharged tanks from Provan Durning the night Milk empties,Carmarthen vans and Sleeper,Bristol mail and a parcels train passed westwards. Eastward trains were Carmarthen sleeper and 2nd Whitland milk Saturday morning saw the Fishgaurd boat train and oil train pass eastwards with tanks westwards. All eastbound trains were assisted by class 37 locos from Margam Moors to Blaengwynfi or Treherbert using Tondu locos and crews with the bridge restriction at Natyffyllon removed. On saturday afternoon a track defect was reported between Blaengwynfi and Cymmer so the line was closed and the passenger trains from Bridgend to Treherbert. 1340 Whitland milk reached Tondu but was sent back. The plan to clear coal on Sunday failed because the main line was not reopened but the Aberdare route had. The main line reopened on Monday morning but the Vale lines were still blocked An emergency connection was installed to the down main on Weds 22nd. The Cymmer to Blaengwynfi section reopened on Mon 20th. All blocklogs of traffic in the Tondu area were moved by 28th Dec. Hope this helps Gareth, that is fantastic. Really detailed, interesting information. I had been told some trains went via the Vale of Neath but had forgotten (was Aberpergwm - Hirwaun reopened for these?). Seem to recall also being told that following the catalogue of line blockages detailed above a least one overnight train with a Western was rumoured to have run via Llandrindod and Wellington to London. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 One from my 'Instamatic' days. . I seem to recall it may be D7090 on a Cardiff - Pompey working in 1972. . Brian R 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 "Musketeer" on an up working at Reading, 1974 or 1975. . Brian R 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted June 2, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) A few more recent wins on the bay. Both originals as far as I am aware. D7094 at Newport (I'm fairly sure) in the early 1970s, the Siphon Gs suggest Newport to me. An unidentifed Warship allegedly at Laira, in the 1960s. Looks like an NBL one. Edited June 2, 2015 by Downendian 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Definitely Newport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Nice ones Neil. . The Warship photo strikes me as being taken at Bristol Bath Road. . As for the Hymek - 8A39 (IIRC) was a Jersey Marine - Acton or West Drayton service; I'll check my notes. . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted June 2, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) I agree Brian I thought it was Bath road too, looks like Totterdown in the background. Edit : I don't think a peak would be at Laira in that timescale either. Neil Edited June 2, 2015 by Downendian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted June 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2015 More nice pictures Neil Agree with all the thoughts on the second one being more likely at 82A Kind regards Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted June 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2015 Did Hymek's venture into Newport and Cardiff towards the end of their BR life? I remember having haulage behind a Western from Newport to Cardiff in the mid 70's, or was Bristol about as far as they got? Julian Sprott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted June 3, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hi Julian In the last summer of their operations (1974) I noted many of them passing through Bristol on South Wales traffic predominantly to and from London. I'm pretty certain that 8A39 was one of the trains they still operated that late in their careers, as well as parcels traffic. All were Old Oak Common allocated by then. Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hi Julian In the last summer of their operations (1974) I noted many of them passing through Bristol on South Wales traffic predominantly to and from London. I'm pretty certain that 8A39 was one of the trains they still operated that late in their careers, as well as parcels traffic. All were Old Oak Common allocated by then. Neil They were still running into Withercombe North Devon in the summer of 74 too Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted June 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2015 This one popped up on facebook today! https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/s480x480/11427025_10206804169680436_7697093027319780272_n.jpg?oh=91a800e0a2bb4467911fa5b360a518a6&oe=55E71413 If you recognise the location you will understand why I got excited! Phil 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Flashheart Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 This one popped up on facebook today!https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/s480x480/11427025_10206804169680436_7697093027319780272_n.jpg?oh=91a800e0a2bb4467911fa5b360a518a6&oe=55E71413If you recognise the location you will understand why I got excited!Phil Nice find Phil, do you know a date or the number of the class 14?. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted June 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) I reckon 14 is D9506 That makes the date 1968 - probably between March and June, presence of tail lamp on D6316 may indicate this is arrival date at beginning of that period perhaps? Cheers Phil Edited June 7, 2015 by Phil Bullock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2015 There are some very interesting sequences in this film - well worth watching I think 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray M Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 That pic of the Warship in post #843, looks like it as no number, under the cabside window. Surely that must cut it down , which 1 it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 That pic of the Warship in post #843, looks like it as no number, under the cabside window. Surely that must cut it down , which 1 it is. That would be non of them as far as I'm aware? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Couple of Hymeks 2 black and white i just picked up. D7034 Approaching Llantrisant 1964 Cheers GARETH Stone wall in the background is still there (well it was at 9:00am this morning !!) - but trackside there is a lot more greenery and such a shot would no longer be possible. . Nice horsebox as well. . Thanks Gareth Brian R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 This one popped up on facebook today! https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/s480x480/11427025_10206804169680436_7697093027319780272_n.jpg?oh=91a800e0a2bb4467911fa5b360a518a6&oe=55E71413 If you recognise the location you will understand why I got excited! Phil Phil. I've been following this FB Group for some time, there are some gems appearing from time to time.. . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 This one popped up on facebook today! https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/s480x480/11427025_10206804169680436_7697093027319780272_n.jpg?oh=91a800e0a2bb4467911fa5b360a518a6&oe=55E71413 If you recognise the location you will understand why I got excited! Phil Help! I don't recognise the location. Please put me out of my misery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2015 Worcester? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2015 D7096 STJ the second Hymek behind i have no record of the number Hypothesising; There's a Sulzer 2 in the background, so late ish on in life, and the rear loco "seems" to have stickers not cast numbers. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hypothesising; There's a Sulzer 2 in the background, so late ish on in life, and the rear loco "seems" to have stickers not cast numbers. Mike. To my knowledge at least one Hymek acquired transfer numbers at one end on one side as a result of collision damage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hypothesising; There's a Sulzer 2 in the background, so late ish on in life, and the rear loco "seems" to have stickers not cast numbers. Mike. As for the 'rat' in the background, Ebbw Jct had 5179-5182 at this time, and they matched those bodyside grilles, as well as 7569 & 7588 elsewhere around the WR. . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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