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DB 66027 leads a mixture of BYA & IHA wagons towards Cardiff working 6M41 11.45 Margam T.C. - Round Oak loaded steels.

DB 67022 + Set HD07 12210, 12316, 10301, 11322, 12452 + DVT 82230 1V50 16.30 Manchester Piccadilly Transport for Wales service.

DB quartet. DB Red 66084 leads 66140 66011 66127 [still wearing EWS Maroon & Gold] running 40L conveying 3x FKA container flats working 4Z12 11.06 Margam T.C. - Eastleigh TRSMD but only making it as far as Alexandra Dock Junction T.C. where the train was curtailed.

A pair of Great Western Railway class 800 IET units emerge from the mist as they approach Ninian Park station on 3rd December 2019 with the 1B88 2015 London Paddington-Swansea service. The train is running via the Leckwith Loop and will shortly rejoin the South Wales Main Line and its normal route.

Deputising for the NMT, HNRL 37612 (former D6879 37179 37691) races through Leckwith top "n" tailing stock 5981/977997/72631/977983 with 37057 D6757 bringing up the rear working 1Q16 03.45 Swansea - Derby RTC [Network Rail] via Pembrey & Burry Port/Whitland/Pembroke Dock/Tenby/Carmarthen/Fishguard Harbour/Milford Haven/Haverfordwest/Llandeilo Junction/Briton Ferry U.F.L. Jnc/Margam Yard Jnc/Cheltenham/Worcester Foregate St/Great Malvern/Stourbridge Jnc.

DB Cargo 66111 heads a lengthy rake of IHA & BYA steel wagons through Leckwith running 42L working Sunday's 6H25 10.15 Margam T.C. - Llanwern Exchange Sidings.

TFW 2 car Turbostar 170272 2G58 11.12 Maesteg - Gloucester service.

43056 + [Set 0C52] 41030 46002 40108 42510 42042 42008 42044 44014 + 43122 5Z83 11.04 Landore T.M.D. - Laira T.& R.S.M.D.

DB 66651 6Z50 10.20 Margam T.C. - Portbury Automotive Terminal empty BYA wagons.

66776 "Joanne|" 6B75 14.21 Neath Abbey Wharf - Pengam Reception Sidings loaded grit.

37025 "Inverness TMD" hurries through Leckwith, just west of Cardiff, hauling 5 HHA Hopper wagons working 4B20 08.37 Barry - Barry via Briton Ferry Yard & Swindon East Loop driver trainer run.

The portable RILA survey equipment attached to the front of 37668 can be clearly seen as it heads back through Leckwith whilst running as 0Q75 12:43 Swansea - Bristol Parkway on 12/11/2014.

ATW's hybrid set 150978 formed of 57278/57217/52278 [x 150278] head towards Cardfff through Leckwith working 2B56 11.10 Swansea - Cardiff Central service.

60056 t'n't 66849 6C29 11.30 Crewe Basford Hall S.S.M. - Cardiff Queen Street engineers.

37057 0Z37 12.25 Canton Sidings - Canton Sidings via Briton Ferry driver trainer run.

66027 + 66131 + 66066 + 66148 0W05 11.02 Margam T.C. - Bescot T.M.D.convoy.

Wearing PD PORTS blue livery, DB 66109 "Teesport Express" brings up the rear of 66069 66129 & 66127 through Leckwith working 0O12 11.02 Margam T.C. - Eastleigh TRSMD convoy.

Cardiff Bus

Leckwith Depot

Yutong E12 Electric

49 Llanrumney

 

St. Mary's Street, Cardiff

15/04/22

ROG/Europhoenix 37601 "!Perseus" powers up through Leckwith top "n" tailing barrier vehicles 6330 & 9525 with "Slug" 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer" hanging on the rear working 5W78 05.49 Derby R.T.C. [Network Rail] - Landore T.M.D. to collect a class 175 "Coradia" unit and take it to Ely MLF Papworth Sidimgs

Turbostar 170206 2G50 09.16 Maesteg - Cheltenham Spa Transport for Wales service.

Thunderbird Tractor. 37418 ambles through Leckwith running 32E working 0Z37 10.50 Landore T.M.D. - Rhymney Sidings where it will act as rescue loco for Flex Unit testing which recommences Monday.

The last 2 Transport for Wales Class 153's to receive PRM modifications at Chrysalis Rail. No 153382 & 153318 are seen here heading into Cardiff ex works running 29E working 5F55 11.30 Landore T.M.D. - Cardiff Canton Sidings. Chrysalis Rail have converted 15 full PRM TFW Class 153/3 and 11 PRM Lite Class 153/9. Ex East Midlands Trains 153382 arrived at Canton from Ely Papworth Sidings on the 5th November 2020 accompanied by 153372. 153318 arrived at Landore T.M.D. from Ely Papworth Sidings accompanied by 153374 on the 5th Jan 2021.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiff_Bay

  

Cardiff Bay (Welsh: Bae Caerdydd) is the area created by the Cardiff Barrage in South Cardiff, the capital of Wales. The regeneration of Cardiff Bay is now widely regarded as one of the most successful regeneration projects in the United Kingdom.[1] The Bay is supplied by two rivers (Taff and Ely) to form a 500-acre (2.0 km2) freshwater lake round the former dockland area south of the city centre. The Bay was formerly tidal, with access to the sea limited to a couple of hours each side of high water but now provides 24-hour access through three locks

  

History

  

Cardiff Bay played a major part in Cardiff’s development by being the means of exporting coal from the South Wales Valleys to the rest of the world, helping to power the industrial age. The coal mining industry helped fund the building of Cardiff into the Capital city of Wales and helped the Third Marquis of Bute, who owned the docks, become the richest man in the world at the time.

 

As Cardiff exports grew, so did its population; dockworkers and sailors from across the world settled in neighbourhoods close to the docks, known as Tiger Bay, and communities from up to 45 different nationalities, including Norwegian, Somali, Yemeni, Spanish, Italian, Caribbean and Irish helped create the unique multicultural character of the area.

 

After the Second World War most of the industry closed down and became derelict. But, in 1999, new life was injected into the area by the building of the Cardiff Bay Barrage, one of the most controversial building projects of the day but also one of the most successful.[3]

  

Development

  

The Cardiff Bay Development Corporation (CBDC) was created in 1987 to stimulate the redevelopment of 1,100 hectares (2,700 acres) of derelict land.[4] The Development Corporation aimed to attract private capital by spending public money to improve the area. Despite opposition by environmentalists and wildlife organisations, the mudflats at the mouths of the River Taff and River Ely were inundated, with loss of habitat for wading birds. The Barrage has created several new habitats for freshwater species with the wetlands to the south of the Hamadryad Park.

 

When the Development Corporation was wound up in on 31 March 2000, it had achieved many of its objectives. The whole area was unrecognisable from ten years before. Much private land was now open to the public, particularly around the inner harbour and the north side of Roath basin. Work is progressing to complete a 13 kilometre walkway around the Bay and the Barrage has created a world-class environment. In addition, the development has enabled land in the city centre to be redeveloped for higher-value uses.[5]

 

The development of "something like 1,250 apartments a year"[6] however might cause future problems. As at 2008 up to one third were not occupied. Critics such as Lorraine Barrett (AM Labour, Cardiff South and Penarth) say, the flat complexes will not help to build up a community and too little attention has been paid to develop affordable housing. With the recent falls in property values, sales in the area have become problematic. Therefore landlords might be more willing to rent their places out to "people who may not be suited to that type of living."[7]

 

Connecting the Bay area to the centre of Cardiff was a primary goal when plans to develop the docklands were first mooted. Original plans included a grand boulevard (similar to where Lloyd George Avenue is located now) with high density commercial and residential units straddling both sides. This would have created significant demand for quality public transport provisions facilitating connections to the new Bay area but public transport was often of poor quality and, but there are now much improved connections through the Cardiff Bus BayCar service and rail service from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay railway station.

 

On 30 January 2013 the award-winning planning consultant, Adrian Jones, stated that Cardiff Bay was a contender for the "worst example of waterside regeneration in Britain". Specifically noting that the Empire Pool was replaced with a "trashy leisure complex" and that "It is not principally the buildings – poor as most are, sadly they represent the current British regeneration standard. No, it is the lack of any coherent urban structure, of real streets and worthwhile public spaces. In other words, it is the dumb plan." [8]

  

Notable buildings

  

St David's Hotel

  

The St David's Hotel and Spa is a 5-star luxury hotel with commanding views of the Bay and Penarth.[9] Built by Rocco Forte in 2000, the hotel was sold in 2007 to Principal-Haley hotels.

  

The Pierhead Building

  

The Pierhead was built in 1897 and designed by William Frame, who studied under William Burges[10] It was formerly the headquarters of the Bute Dock Company.

  

The Senedd

  

The Senedd is the National Assembly for Wales building which includes the debating chamber and committee rooms.

  

Wales Millennium Centre

  

The Wales Millennium Centre is home to the Welsh National Opera.

  

Norwegian Church

  

The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, is a rescued historic wooden church that was rebuilt in 1992 and operates as a registered self funded not for profit charity. It is managed by Cardiff Harbour Authority and is as a venue for small concerts, art exhibitions, conferences, meetings and celebrations.[11] When living in Cardiff as a child, the famous children's author Roald Dahl attended this church.

  

Craft in the Bay

 

A refurbished Victorian dockside building houses Craft in the Bay, the home of the Makers Guild in Wales.

  

Techniquest

  

Techniquest is an educational science & discovery centre, which also includes a science theatre and planetarium.

  

Roald Dahl Plass

  

Roald Dahl Plass is a large open amphitheatre style plaza frequently used as a venue for carnivals and festivals all year round.

  

Mermaid Quay

  

Mermaid Quay comprises a mix of restaurants, bars, cafés, shops and services located on the waterfront.

  

Dismantled in 2010, this unique building "single-handedly put Cardiff on the architectural map",[12] housing exhibitions and visitor information.

  

Water-based attractions

  

Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve - which has rare birds and a boardwalk leading to a viewing platform.

 

Cardiff Waterbus - which offers a public transport service and tourist cruises.

 

Cardiff Bay Barrage - accessible via the Water Bus and by road, and free to explore and also has guided tours.

 

Lightship 2000 - a restored old red Helwick Lightvessel with a cafe and chapel on board.

 

Queen Alexandra Dock

 

Cardiff International Pool

 

Cardiff International White Water

 

Cardiff Sailing Centre - A council run watersports facility based on Cardiff Bay Barrage.

 

Cardiff Yacht Club - dinghy racing and cruising, yacht racing and cruising, sea fishing and rowing- RYA training Centre for sailing and powerboating.

 

Cardiff Bay Yacht Club - watersports club.

 

Cardiff City Rowing Club.

  

Commercial and residential

  

Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay

 

Style-conscious shops, bars and restaurants at Mermaid Quay.

 

Cardiff Bay Retail Park

 

Mischief's Cafe Bar, a cafe bar and live music venue.

 

The Coal Exchange (aka The Exchange Centre), a venue for staged events.

 

Harry Ramsden's fish and chip bar - a large, prominent building.

 

Cardiff Bay Ice Rink

 

Cardiff International Sports Village

 

The Red Dragon Centre (formerly Atlantic Wharf Leisure Village), a leisure and entertainment complex with a Doctor Who exhibit.

  

Appearances in the media

  

Roald Dahl Plass and the Wales Millennium Centre are often used in external shots of the Torchwood Hub in Doctor Who and Torchwood.

Cardiff Bay was used as the high-tech urban setting for the Doctor Who episode "Boom Town" and the show's spinoff, Torchwood, whose makers deliberately avoided stereotypical portrayals of Wales in order to portray Cardiff as the modern urban centre it is today. In Torchwood series, there is a giant secret base underneath the Bay, named "The Hub", from where the Torchwood team works. There is also a lift from the hub into the plaza with a perception filter making anyone who stands on the spot "not noticed".[13] Roald Dahl Plass features prominently. The Doctor Who episode "The Runaway Bride" made use of office buildings in Cardiff Bay.[14]

  

Transport

  

Cardiff Bay railway station is northeast of Mermaid Quay and is served by shuttle services to Cardiff Queen Street railway station. Cardiff Bus operates the following services to the Bay:

 

1 - Bay Circle clockwise: Grangetown-Leckwith-Canton-Fairwater-Llandaff-Gabalfa-Heath-Penylan-Roath-Tremorfa-Central Station

2 - Bay Circle anticlockwise: as above but reversed

6 - Baycar: Queen Street station via Central Station

8 - City Centre via Grangetown

11 - Pengam Green via Central Station and Tremorfa

35/36 - Gabalfa via Central Station, Cathays and Heath

The Bay lies off the A4232 before the Butetown tunnels and is linked to the city centre by Lloyd George Avenue and Bute Street.

  

The Pont y Werin pedestrian and cycle bridge opened in July 2010, completing a six and a half-mile circular route around Cardiff Bay and Penarth.

  

A cycle hire system, similar to those in other large cities, launched in September 2009, and includes 70 bikes and 35 hire points (initially 7) around the centre and the south of the city. The current stations are: Central Station; Cardiff Bay Station; County Hall; Cardiff Bay Visitors’ Centre; Churchill Way; City Hall and eastern Queen Street. It is necessary to register before using bike. The first half an hour is free after which a small hourly fee is payable.

  

Former Crosscountry Powercar 43357 leads the NMT formed of 977984. 875814, 977993,975984, 977995 + 43277 "Safety Task Force" on the rear working 1Q20 05.34 London Paddington - Derby R.T.C. [Network Rail] via Swansea.

Cardiff Bus

Leckwith Depot

Scania OmniDekka

Not In Service

 

Westgate Street, Cardiff

15/04/22

66652 catches the sun at Ely as it approaches Leckwith North Junction with the 6R72 Margam TC to Newport Docks empty steel on 1 March 2025

Colas 70808 leads a train of lightlly loaded spoil in JNA/MLA wagons towards Cardiff working 6F03 Bridgend - Westbury Down T.C. via Margam T.C. engineers.

West Coast Railway "Cromptons" 33025 wearing a Pathfinder Railtours 50 Years headboard + 33029 power through Leckwith just West of Cardiff leading Pathfinder Railtours "The Pembroke Coast Express" working 1Z25 07.58 Salisbury - Tenby with 47813 bringing up the rear.

Ex Transport for Wales "Coradia" units 175110 + 175011 5N42 08.14 Landore T.M.D. - Crewe South Yard

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiff_Bay

  

Cardiff Bay (Welsh: Bae Caerdydd) is the area created by the Cardiff Barrage in South Cardiff, the capital of Wales. The regeneration of Cardiff Bay is now widely regarded as one of the most successful regeneration projects in the United Kingdom.[1] The Bay is supplied by two rivers (Taff and Ely) to form a 500-acre (2.0 km2) freshwater lake round the former dockland area south of the city centre. The Bay was formerly tidal, with access to the sea limited to a couple of hours each side of high water but now provides 24-hour access through three locks

  

History

  

Cardiff Bay played a major part in Cardiff’s development by being the means of exporting coal from the South Wales Valleys to the rest of the world, helping to power the industrial age. The coal mining industry helped fund the building of Cardiff into the Capital city of Wales and helped the Third Marquis of Bute, who owned the docks, become the richest man in the world at the time.

 

As Cardiff exports grew, so did its population; dockworkers and sailors from across the world settled in neighbourhoods close to the docks, known as Tiger Bay, and communities from up to 45 different nationalities, including Norwegian, Somali, Yemeni, Spanish, Italian, Caribbean and Irish helped create the unique multicultural character of the area.

 

After the Second World War most of the industry closed down and became derelict. But, in 1999, new life was injected into the area by the building of the Cardiff Bay Barrage, one of the most controversial building projects of the day but also one of the most successful.[3]

  

Development

  

The Cardiff Bay Development Corporation (CBDC) was created in 1987 to stimulate the redevelopment of 1,100 hectares (2,700 acres) of derelict land.[4] The Development Corporation aimed to attract private capital by spending public money to improve the area. Despite opposition by environmentalists and wildlife organisations, the mudflats at the mouths of the River Taff and River Ely were inundated, with loss of habitat for wading birds. The Barrage has created several new habitats for freshwater species with the wetlands to the south of the Hamadryad Park.

 

When the Development Corporation was wound up in on 31 March 2000, it had achieved many of its objectives. The whole area was unrecognisable from ten years before. Much private land was now open to the public, particularly around the inner harbour and the north side of Roath basin. Work is progressing to complete a 13 kilometre walkway around the Bay and the Barrage has created a world-class environment. In addition, the development has enabled land in the city centre to be redeveloped for higher-value uses.[5]

 

The development of "something like 1,250 apartments a year"[6] however might cause future problems. As at 2008 up to one third were not occupied. Critics such as Lorraine Barrett (AM Labour, Cardiff South and Penarth) say, the flat complexes will not help to build up a community and too little attention has been paid to develop affordable housing. With the recent falls in property values, sales in the area have become problematic. Therefore landlords might be more willing to rent their places out to "people who may not be suited to that type of living."[7]

 

Connecting the Bay area to the centre of Cardiff was a primary goal when plans to develop the docklands were first mooted. Original plans included a grand boulevard (similar to where Lloyd George Avenue is located now) with high density commercial and residential units straddling both sides. This would have created significant demand for quality public transport provisions facilitating connections to the new Bay area but public transport was often of poor quality and, but there are now much improved connections through the Cardiff Bus BayCar service and rail service from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay railway station.

 

On 30 January 2013 the award-winning planning consultant, Adrian Jones, stated that Cardiff Bay was a contender for the "worst example of waterside regeneration in Britain". Specifically noting that the Empire Pool was replaced with a "trashy leisure complex" and that "It is not principally the buildings – poor as most are, sadly they represent the current British regeneration standard. No, it is the lack of any coherent urban structure, of real streets and worthwhile public spaces. In other words, it is the dumb plan." [8]

  

Notable buildings

  

St David's Hotel

  

The St David's Hotel and Spa is a 5-star luxury hotel with commanding views of the Bay and Penarth.[9] Built by Rocco Forte in 2000, the hotel was sold in 2007 to Principal-Haley hotels.

  

The Pierhead Building

  

The Pierhead was built in 1897 and designed by William Frame, who studied under William Burges[10] It was formerly the headquarters of the Bute Dock Company.

  

The Senedd

  

The Senedd is the National Assembly for Wales building which includes the debating chamber and committee rooms.

  

Wales Millennium Centre

  

The Wales Millennium Centre is home to the Welsh National Opera.

  

Norwegian Church

  

The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, is a rescued historic wooden church that was rebuilt in 1992 and operates as a registered self funded not for profit charity. It is managed by Cardiff Harbour Authority and is as a venue for small concerts, art exhibitions, conferences, meetings and celebrations.[11] When living in Cardiff as a child, the famous children's author Roald Dahl attended this church.

  

Craft in the Bay

 

A refurbished Victorian dockside building houses Craft in the Bay, the home of the Makers Guild in Wales.

  

Techniquest

  

Techniquest is an educational science & discovery centre, which also includes a science theatre and planetarium.

  

Roald Dahl Plass

  

Roald Dahl Plass is a large open amphitheatre style plaza frequently used as a venue for carnivals and festivals all year round.

  

Mermaid Quay

  

Mermaid Quay comprises a mix of restaurants, bars, cafés, shops and services located on the waterfront.

  

Dismantled in 2010, this unique building "single-handedly put Cardiff on the architectural map",[12] housing exhibitions and visitor information.

  

Water-based attractions

  

Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve - which has rare birds and a boardwalk leading to a viewing platform.

 

Cardiff Waterbus - which offers a public transport service and tourist cruises.

 

Cardiff Bay Barrage - accessible via the Water Bus and by road, and free to explore and also has guided tours.

 

Lightship 2000 - a restored old red Helwick Lightvessel with a cafe and chapel on board.

 

Queen Alexandra Dock

 

Cardiff International Pool

 

Cardiff International White Water

 

Cardiff Sailing Centre - A council run watersports facility based on Cardiff Bay Barrage.

 

Cardiff Yacht Club - dinghy racing and cruising, yacht racing and cruising, sea fishing and rowing- RYA training Centre for sailing and powerboating.

 

Cardiff Bay Yacht Club - watersports club.

 

Cardiff City Rowing Club.

  

Commercial and residential

  

Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay

 

Style-conscious shops, bars and restaurants at Mermaid Quay.

 

Cardiff Bay Retail Park

 

Mischief's Cafe Bar, a cafe bar and live music venue.

 

The Coal Exchange (aka The Exchange Centre), a venue for staged events.

 

Harry Ramsden's fish and chip bar - a large, prominent building.

 

Cardiff Bay Ice Rink

 

Cardiff International Sports Village

 

The Red Dragon Centre (formerly Atlantic Wharf Leisure Village), a leisure and entertainment complex with a Doctor Who exhibit.

  

Appearances in the media

  

Roald Dahl Plass and the Wales Millennium Centre are often used in external shots of the Torchwood Hub in Doctor Who and Torchwood.

Cardiff Bay was used as the high-tech urban setting for the Doctor Who episode "Boom Town" and the show's spinoff, Torchwood, whose makers deliberately avoided stereotypical portrayals of Wales in order to portray Cardiff as the modern urban centre it is today. In Torchwood series, there is a giant secret base underneath the Bay, named "The Hub", from where the Torchwood team works. There is also a lift from the hub into the plaza with a perception filter making anyone who stands on the spot "not noticed".[13] Roald Dahl Plass features prominently. The Doctor Who episode "The Runaway Bride" made use of office buildings in Cardiff Bay.[14]

  

Transport

  

Cardiff Bay railway station is northeast of Mermaid Quay and is served by shuttle services to Cardiff Queen Street railway station. Cardiff Bus operates the following services to the Bay:

 

1 - Bay Circle clockwise: Grangetown-Leckwith-Canton-Fairwater-Llandaff-Gabalfa-Heath-Penylan-Roath-Tremorfa-Central Station

2 - Bay Circle anticlockwise: as above but reversed

6 - Baycar: Queen Street station via Central Station

8 - City Centre via Grangetown

11 - Pengam Green via Central Station and Tremorfa

35/36 - Gabalfa via Central Station, Cathays and Heath

The Bay lies off the A4232 before the Butetown tunnels and is linked to the city centre by Lloyd George Avenue and Bute Street.

  

The Pont y Werin pedestrian and cycle bridge opened in July 2010, completing a six and a half-mile circular route around Cardiff Bay and Penarth.

  

A cycle hire system, similar to those in other large cities, launched in September 2009, and includes 70 bikes and 35 hire points (initially 7) around the centre and the south of the city. The current stations are: Central Station; Cardiff Bay Station; County Hall; Cardiff Bay Visitors’ Centre; Churchill Way; City Hall and eastern Queen Street. It is necessary to register before using bike. The first half an hour is free after which a small hourly fee is payable.

  

197019 2B52 07.07 Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central Transport for Wales service.

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Now wearing DB Red livery, ex Euro Cargo Rail 66026 hauls a train of part loaded ballast in JNA/MLA wagons working 6W03 16.00 Bridgend - Westbury Down T.C.

503Q 0627 Corkerhill C.S.M.D. to Landore T.M.D.

 

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ArrDep

Dly

PathLine

Corkerhill C.S.M.D. [XCK]

0627

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Shields Jn

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Lockerbie [LOC]

2

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pass0848½

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1

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Penrith South Jn

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Clifton & Lowther

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-1

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pass0903½

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pass0906

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Tebay [XIT]

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Lambrigg

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1

1

pass0933½

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Milnthorpe

pass0938½

pass0923½

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pass0944½

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0946½1001½

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Morecambe South Jn

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Lancaster [LAN]

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pass1017½

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pass1022

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-33

Oxheys Up Passenger Loop

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pass1025½

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Preston [PRE]

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Leyland [LEY]

4

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pass1007½

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pass1033½

pass1008¾

-24

DF

Euxton Balshaw Lane [EBA]

pass1034½

pass1010

-24

Balshaw Lane

pass1035½

pass1010½

-25

UFUM

Wigan Boars Head G.F.

pass1040

pass1015¾

-24

Wigan North Western [WGN]

4

pass1042

pass1017¼

-24

Springs Branch Jn

pass1042½

pass1018

-24

UMUF

Wigan South Jn

pass1043

pass1017½

-25

Golborne Jn

pass1047

pass1023¾

-23

UFUM

Winwick Jn

pass1049

pass1028½

-20

UMUS

Dallam Junction

pass1052

pass1032½

-19

Warrington Bank Quay [WBQ]

10541232

1036½1235

+3

USUM

Acton Grange Jn

pass1235

pass1239

+4

Weaver Jn [XYJ]

pass1238½

pass1243½

+5

DM

Acton Bridge [ACB]

2

pass1240½

pass1245½

+5

UMUF

Hartford Jn

pass1242½

pass1246¾

+4

UFUM

Hartford [HTF]

1

pass1243½

pass1247¼

+4

Winsford [WSF]

1 8

1

pass1247½

pass1251¼

+3

UMUF

Crewe Coal Yard

pass1304½

pass1256½

-7

Crewe North Jn

pass1305

No report

Crewe [CRE]

1

pass1305½

pass1257¼

-8

UF

Crewe South Jn

pass1306

pass1257½

-8

Crewe Basford Hall Jn

pass1308½

pass1258¼

-10

Madeley (Staffs)

pass1313½

pass1303

Whitmore

pass1316

pass1305

Norton Bridge [NTB]

3

pass1324½

pass1314

Little Bridgeford Jn

pass1326½

pass1317

Stafford Doxey Junction

pass1333½

pass1326

Stafford North Jn

pass1334

pass1327

Stafford [STA]

4

pass1334½

pass1328

Stafford South Jn

pass1335

pass1328

Stafford Trent Valley Jn

pass1335½

pass1329

Rickerscote

pass1336½

pass1330

Penkridge [PKG]

pass1340

pass1333

Four Ashes Loop

pass1343

pass1336

Bushbury Jn [XBJ]

pass1347

pass1340

Portobello Jn (West Mids) [XPJ]

pass1352

pass1345

Darlaston Jn

pass1355

pass1348

Pleck Jn

pass1359

pass1352

Walsall [WSL]

pass1401

pass1354

Ryecroft Jn

pass1403

pass1356

Sutton Park

pass1416

pass1409

Park Lane Jn West Mids [XIA]

pass1423

pass1416

Castle Bromwich Jn

pass1425

pass1418

Bromford Bridge

pass1428½

pass1422

Washwood Heath East Jn

pass1429

pass1422

Washwood Heath West Jn

pass1431½

pass1425

Duddeston Jn

pass1432½

pass1426

Landor Street Jn [XLX]

pass1433

pass1426

St Andrews Jn (West Mids) [XON]

pass1435

pass1428

Bordesley Jn [XIR]

pass1436

pass1429

Lifford East Jn

pass1442

pass1435

Kings Norton [KNN]

pass1443

pass1436

Northfield [NFD]

pass1445

pass1438

Longbridge [LOB]

2

pass1446½

pass1440

Cofton Jn

pass1449

pass1443

Barnt Green [BTG]

pass1451½

pass1447

Blackwell

pass1453

pass1449

Bromsgrove [BMV]

pass1456½

pass1452

Stoke Works Jn [XSW]

1500½1506½

14561506

Spetchley Loop

pass1516½

pass1516

Worcestershire Parkway [WOP]

pass1518

pass1517

Abbotswood Jn [XAY]

pass1518½

pass1518

Eckington Loop

pass1523½

pass1523

Ashchurch for Tewkesbury [ASC]

pass1527½

pass1527

Alstone Level Crossing

1537½1537½

15371537

Cheltenham Spa [CNM]

pass1539½

pass1539

Cheltenham Lansdown Loop

pass1540

pass1540

Barnwood Jn.

pass1544½

pass1544

Gloucester Yard Jn

pass1545½

pass1545

Tuffley Junction

pass1546½

pass1546

Haresfield Loop

pass1550½

pass1550

Standish Jn

pass1551½

pass1551

Cam & Dursley [CDU]

pass1556

pass1556

Berkeley Rd Jn

pass1558½

pass1558

Charfield

pass1602½

pass1602

Yate [YAE]

pass1607½

pass1607

Yate South

pass1608

pass1607

Westerleigh Jn

pass1609½

pass1609

Bristol Parkway [BPW]

1

pass1613½

pass1613

Patchway [PWY]

2

pass1614½

pass1614

Pilning [PIL]

2

pass1617½

pass1617

Severn Tunnel East

pass1618½

pass1618

Severn Tunnel West

pass1623½

pass1623

Severn Tunnel Junction [STJ]

3

pass1624½

pass1624

Magor

pass1628

pass1627

Llanwern West Jn

1

pass1635½

pass1635

East Usk Jn.

pass1637

pass1637

Maindee East Jn

pass1639

pass1638

Maindee West Jn

pass1639½

pass1639

Newport (South Wales) [NWP]

DRL

pass1640½

pass1640

Gaer Jn

pass1642

pass1641

Ebbw Jn

2 3

DRL

pass1643½

pass1643

Marshfield

3

pass1652½

pass1652

Wentloog Frht Trmnal (Ews)

pass1656

pass1655

Rumney River Bridge Jn

pass1700½

pass1659

Pengam Jn

pass1701½

pass1701

Moorland Road Junction

pass1702½

pass1701

Long Dyke Jn

pass1703½

pass1702

Cardiff East

pass1704½

pass1703

Cardiff Central [CDF]

DML

pass1704½

pass1703

Cardiff West

pass1705

pass1704

Leckwith North Jn

pass1706½

pass1705

St Fagans L C

pass1709

pass1708

Miskin

pass1713½

pass1712

Pontyclun [PYC]

5

pass1715½

pass1714

Llantrisant [LTI]

pass1716½

pass1715

Llanharan [LLR]

pass1719½

pass1718

Pencoed [PCD]

pass1725

pass1723

Tremains

pass1730

pass1728

Bridgend [BGN]

1

pass1731½

pass1729

Stormy

2

pass1736

pass1734

Pyle [PYL]

pass1738½

pass1736

Margam Moors Jn.

pass1742

pass1739

Margam East Jn

pass1743½

pass1741

Margam Middle Jn

pass1744½

pass1742

Port Talbot East

pass1745½

pass1743

Port Talbot Parkway [PTA]

5

pass1746

pass1743

Baglan [BAJ]

pass1750

pass1747

Briton Ferry East

pass1751

pass1748

Briton Ferry [BNF]

pass1753½

pass1750

Court Sart Jn

pass1754

pass1750

Neath [NTH]

3

pass1757

pass1753

Skewen [SKE]

pass1800½

pass1756

Llansamlet [LAS]

pass1803½

pass1759

Landore Junction

pass1808

pass1803

Landore T.M.D. [XDL]

1813

1808

 

GWR green Powercar 43187 heads 1L55 11.29 Swansea - London Paddington service through Leckwith with 43016 on the rear.

One of a batch of 10 E200MMCs new in 2017, 555 is pictured in Leckwith with a 92 from Penarth to Cardiff

Transport For Wales Pacer 143605 approaches Ninian Park working 2C15 10.04 Radyr - Coryton City Line service as DB 66185 waits the signal in Leckwith Loop leading the Rail Head Treatment Train with 66115 on the rear working 3S61 18.00 Margam T.C. - Margam T.C. via Cardiff Central/Tondu/Maesteg/Bridgend/Stormy Down Goods Loop/Margam Moors Jnc/Clarbeston Road/Haverfordwest/Milford Haven/Whitland/Tenby/Pembroke Dock/Llanelli/Swansea/Pantyffynnon/Llandeilo/Llandovery/Leckwith North Jnc/Bargoed.

DB 66060 6H25 09.27 Margam T,C, - Llanwern Exchange Sidings loaded steels.

In 1961. 'Tintern Abbey' was a Churchward 'Star' class, built 1923 and withdrawn 1963.

 

Photographer unknown.

Deputising for the NMT 37057 [D6757] t"n"t stock 5981/977997/72631/977983 with HNRL 37612 through Leckwith working 1Q16 03.45 Swansea - Derby RTC [Network Rail] via Pembrey & Burry Port/Whitland/Pembroke Dock/Tenby/Carmarthen/Fishguard Harbour/Milford Haven/Haverfordwest/Llandeilo Junction/Briton Ferry U.F.L. Jnc/Margam Yard Jnc/Cheltenham/Worcester Foregate St/Great Malvern/Stourbridge Jnc.

Freightliner 66534 "OOCL Express" 6V40 04.54 Barrow Hill Up Sidings No 1 - Port Talbot Grange Sidings loaded Heavy Haul coal.

After a sunny start to 07/05/2023, 70803 and 70807 pass Stapleton Road under cloudy skies with an early running 6C23 08:05 Leckwith North Junction-Westbury Down TC.

Wearing Newell & Wright branding GBRf 66747 "Made in Sheffield" heads west through Leckwith working 6B42 08.39 Pengam Reception Sidings - Neath Abbey Wharf empty hopper wagons

Colas 70808 approaches Oldfield Park as it powers away from Bath with 6C23 Westbury to Leckwith North Junction loaded ballast on 18th April 2015.

 

The ploom of exhaust is just visible as the driver opened the throttle as he past us standing on a shipping container in the former refuse terminal, now occupied by a removals and storage company.

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