TRANSPORT
1947 above Fochriw Station
GWR Class 56XX in Fochriw Cutting 1947
Another class 56XX snowbound just above Fochriw Station during 1962
A repeat performance at the same location as above but during 1962
Deisel Multiple Unit (DMU) in Fochriw Cutting on day of line closure 29 December 1962
1947 Soldiers and Railway workers clearing the cutting above Fochriw
Newport to Brecon train (Ivatt Class 2MT) arriving at Fochriw station on 14 August 1957.
Dai Ballard signalman and Neville Hann
Two of the Ballard brothers and unidentified girls on shed roof taken from Railway Terrace
Dean Goods engine No 2409 on the 11:10 Newport - Brecon service on 14 May 1949 at Torpantau station
Unidentified service possibly taken at Torpantau station
Jet engines, seen at Dowlais Top, which were used for snow clearing duties during 1947. These proved to be too powerful since the exhaust blew away the track ballast and burnt the sleepers.
