Semaphores and Class Sixties from Radyr to Hirwaun in 1998

This video captures a journey through South Wales in 1998, featuring steam locomotives and historic railway infrastructure. It begins at Radyr Station, where a train with the headcode 60034 travels south towards Aberthaw, passing through locations such as Abercynon, Aberdare, and Ninian Park. The footage highlights the transition of railway operations and the changing landscape around Cardiff, including references to old station structures and routes. Several locomotives are identified, including Class 60 and Class 150 units, though operators are not specified in the metadata.

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