Graffiti, a 'Shed' and dereliction at Aberdare 11/12/13 

Are we sad or what Mike :o) Some of these unexpected captures turn out to be the best ones.....Best wishes for the coming festivities.....Bob

I try my best Ken, and I'm always pleased when it's appreciated....Thanks Ken...Bob

Thanks Mervyn, those Bubkeye couplings are more common these days, and very effective in operation. Compliments og the season to you and your family as well...have a great time...Bob

Thanks Trevor, a chance capture....Bob

Thanks very much, the section of line from this point to the terminal at Tower Colliery is operated on a Single line token system. This line also operates a passenger service as far as the New station allocated a short distance from the catch points, and as a single track, also operates on a token system from Abercynon Signal Box, a few miles South...Hope that helps...Bob

Thanks Justin, I didn't realise there was still a regular flow out of Tower...Bob

Thanks Steve, I keep missing comments, which are hidden within others received...it's a nightmare....Bob

You still having problems with Google+ then ??

***** I don't get what I want, and get multiples of what I don't want.....and seem to be missing so many comments...Bob

It hopefully gives viewers achance to see what they may otherwise miss when a loco is passing...Bob

Just popped up to look around Alan, I thought these trains from Tower had stopped, so I was delighted to see it as we arrived.....Bob

Made in Canada sound Wayne, they are rated at 3,300 bhp....Regards...Bob

Thanks Stu, last time I filed this train was about four years ago, so it was a real surprise to catch this one.....Best wishes....Bob

This location has completely changed now, so I'm pleased I captured it when I did.

C'est un signe des temps Philippe, et un problème mondial ..... Merci pour votre soutien ...... Bob

There are plans afoot to extend the passenger services from the New Station at Aberdare to Hirwaun a little North of Aberdare, which will provide an excellent service to Cardiff for passengers in the area...Bob

Thanks for the good news.

The new station can be seen in the distance Andrei, but like many places is just a shadow of this old station when it was in it's prime. Aberdare also had a large locomotive shed allocated just behind the station....Regards...Bob

All very sad C&A, but the structure still remains which is better than it being demolished.....Thanks again...Bob

I had to stop at the harbour on the way home Phil, it was too good to miss...Bob

Apart from that Bob brilliant recording

As you say Rich, a sign of the times, a new station has been built and can be seen in front of the train...Many thanks...Bob

That's good to know Stu, thanks very much....Bob

Indeed Rob, unfortunately the thumbs up was for the signalman and not me.....Bob

Very true Chris, Di and I also wish you both a very Merry Christmas & a happy New Year....Regards....Bob

The station was closed many years ago Dave, and a new one is a little further South, albeit a typical modern design,.....I remember this one when it was operational, and it was a thriving place witha locomtive shed just behind it.....Bob

Interesting vid and location. I thought the graffiti added to the neglected look. Would be a good location to model. Maybe two models in one, a before and after would be good. Jason.

Five Elms Thanks Jason, what a good idea, although 00 gauge Graffity might be a bit tricky...Bob

Thanks....Bob

I totally agree Austin, this station had two platforms and a covered footbridge with a large loco shed behind the station....all now but a distant memory.....Thanks as always...Bob

Excuse the pun Walter, but unfortunately it's a sign of the times we live in...Bob

They do have a very distinctive sound don't they...Bob

I agree, thanks for watching...Bob

Yeah sheds are really useful especially my garden shed

Seems like a great idea David, they should do that over here....Bob