Rail in Wales. 20 years ago. STJ, Canton, Lydney and Caerwent.
Gatcombe just off the A48. Next I spent an early morning on the old footbridge at Cardiff Canton Depot, recording the arrival of a couple of 37s and Virgin Stock, having completed their turn of duty on the Valley Lines. In the foreground you'll note a selection of 08/09 Shunters and of particular not,e is the low cab 08994, 1 of only 3 converted in 1985 to work under a low bridge near Swansea!. The short lived, in Cardiff, Adelante departs the depot and more HSTs pass. Finally I'm back at STJ to catch the scrap arrival, and run round, on its way to MOD at Caerwent. Part 2 next....
This video captures railway scenes in Wales, featuring locomotives and stock from various operators including British Railways, EWS, First Great Western, GBRF, GWR, and Virgin Trains. It includes footage near the River Severn Estuary, at Gatcombe, Cardiff Canton Depot, and Severn Tunnel Junction. The content highlights 37-class and 43-class locomotives, including a rare low cab 08994, as well as HSTs and shunters. The video also shows a scrap train arriving at STJ on its way to MOD at Caerwent.
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