Class 37 37796 Pontycymer MGR July 96 (Full Version)

[2010ditta]

Its the same when a coal train goes down Newport Docks with the big red EWS  hoppers, it usually takes about 3 - 31/2 hours before he exits the docks.

[1MacTavish2]

Interesting video.

[BowlandForestTram]

Thanks for uploading these clips, but most of all thanks for having the insight to film them in the first place! 5*

[robmasterman]

Superb footage again Warren, In answer to your query a loading wharf was constructed near the reverse curve as seen in your video to allow reclaimed duff coal from nearby mountain tips to be taken away by rail over a 5-year period until about 1994/5. The land now been completely remodelled....Bob

[desdemona77]

Thanks for the insight in to Pontycymer Bob..always like to find out .."what happend next"..

Cheers Warren

[RPKGameVids]

I love these vids.

[imautuber444]

Cant understand why they never had a proper loading terminal, it must of taken ages with a front loader. cool vid by the way

[desdemona77]

Thanks imautuber444

Warren

[slipperyrails]

Nice shots, MIght have been 412 in 2000 on the last train out, can't remember exactly....

[desdemona77]

Thanks for the info Mr Slip.. a good few years after this then...

[modemeyes]

That's a real blast from the past!! Thanks for sharing it.

[desdemona77]

Thanks modemeyes..just wish I had more of Pontycymer

[EWS60500]

I wasnt born when this happend, but the mine closed in the late 80's I think and there was thousands of tonnes of coal still left at the site, so, the council at the time ordered for the removal of the coal by rail, this happend in 1991/92(I was born in 92, LOL), and seemed to last for many years. The council wanted to move the coal as cheaply as passible without causing any enviromentas disturbance so rail was the only answer, it wouldnt have been viable to use road transport and still isnt now

[desdemona77]

Thanks for that insight EWS60500

Cheers Warren