Steel on Steel
I haven’t bothered photographing the SWML between Cardiff and Newport for several years as a result of its electrification resulting in the erection of numerous ugly gantries to carry the OLE. I was, however, pleasantly surprised to see a recent shot by Richard Gardner that has worked well (www.flickr.com/photos/195019346@N07/).
Inspired by his shot, and the numerous daily workings running from Cardiff, Newport and Portbury carrying steel to Port Talbot for processing (as a consequence of the blast furnaces closing down there in September 2024), I thought I should give it a go. In this scene, Class 66 No. 66084 is seen heading east towards Newport on the 11:20 Cardiff Docks - Margam steel coil train (6B79). The train will run round at Newport ADJ and head back towards Margam.
Steel on Steel
I haven’t bothered photographing the SWML between Cardiff and Newport for several years as a result of its electrification resulting in the erection of numerous ugly gantries to carry the OLE. I was, however, pleasantly surprised to see a recent shot by Richard Gardner that has worked well (www.flickr.com/photos/195019346@N07/).
Inspired by his shot, and the numerous daily workings running from Cardiff, Newport and Portbury carrying steel to Port Talbot for processing (as a consequence of the blast furnaces closing down there in September 2024), I thought I should give it a go. In this scene, Class 66 No. 66084 is seen heading east towards Newport on the 11:20 Cardiff Docks - Margam steel coil train (6B79). The train will run round at Newport ADJ and head back towards Margam.