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Rails in Wales 1996. Glamorgan Freighter,Bridgend to Baglan Bay

Channel: Mike Wilcock. Rails in Wales.
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March 3rd 1996 behind 37412/895 we depart Aberthaw, non stop through Bridgend noting the line to Tondu on the right and then down to Briton Ferry. Here we reverse under the M4 and A48 on the branch to Baglan Bay ( BP Chemicals ). This is now used by Colas as a pick up point for logs; normally 56 hauled. At the end of this clip I've included the Taffy Tug on the same track in August 2014; note the overgrowth ! The final thrash is the climb up Stormy Bank passing Port Talbot Steel Works, Margam Yard and Pyle Station, a distance of 16 miles back to Bridgend...turn up the volume for maximum effect and enjoy !!...............part 4 soon.
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This video captures a train journey along the Welsh rail network, featuring locomotives 37412 and 37895. The route begins at Aberthaw, passing through Bridgend and Tondu before heading to Briton Ferry, where the train reverses under the M4 and A48 to reach Baglan Bay, historically associated with BP Chemicals and now used by Colas for log transport. The journey continues through Stormy Bank, near Port Talbot Steel Works, Margam Yard, and Pyle Station, before returning to Bridgend. Additional footage from August 2014 shows the Taffy Tug on the same track.

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  • Platform ID tIi2Ea6H4V4
  • Views 1,102
  • Date published 21 Feb 2015 11:19
  • Date added 18 Jun 2026 19:46
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