13th November 2018

Newport
Mike Roach

Another 'GEM' from the past from the very extensive collection of Mike Roach.  Many thanks indeed Mike.

The time is 4.27pm on 6 September 1962 and the photographer has just arrived at Newport on this train from Brecon. The train left Brecon at 2.05 and arrived at platform 2 at 4.26pm, having taken 2 hours and 21 mins for the 47 miles. There were 21 intermediate stops and amazingly this was the last train of the day from Brecon to Newport Monday to Friday. It was possible to leave Brecon later at 4.10 to Hereford; 5.05 to Moat Lane Junction; 6.00 to Three Cocks Junction; and 6.20 to Neath. Copyright Mike Roach.

Newport
Michael Forward

On a cold,grey but very busy Newport on 17th December 1998.Great variety of locos and lots of freight.
We see 56095 on one of the then frequent coal trains from Grange sidings to Llanwern steelworks.In the background ,on the stabling point,you can see a class37.a 60 and one of the relatively new 66s.how things have changed. Many Thanks Michael

Newton Abbot
Clive Smith

With the demolition of the shed now taking place here is a reminder of better days from the 26th July 1982. 31416 shunts carriage heating unit ADB986008 (24054) through the adjacent loco depot's washing plant. Other than the original station building and remaining platforms sadly there is now little left of Newton Abbot's rich railway heritage. 

       Regards,  Clive Smith                   Many thanks Clive

Newton Abbot Carriage Shed 26th July 1982. 31416 shunts carriage heating unit ADB986008 (24054). Copyright Clive Smith