From Bewdley To Blaenau 1950s-1960s - UK British Railways Archive Series

A video of some of the forgotten lines in Wales and the Welsh Marches. Using cine film of the 1950s and 1960s you will be taken on a trip from Kidderminster Junction, up the Severn Valley branch and arrive at Bewdley. From here the journey will go through the countryside of Wales, showing trains on the Crumlin viaduct over the Ebbw River, the now closed Neath to Brecon and Brecon to Merthyr branches. Also visited are Talyllyn Junction, Three Cocks Junction and Builth Road.
Coverage of the mid-Wales line is then completed as we head south from Moat Lane Junction near Caersws back to Brecon. The final part of the programme follows the last passenger train on the ex-GWR branch from Bala Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Please note this video was recorded many years ago and suffers from quality issues. Some colour and image correction has been performed to improve overall viewing experience.
Directed by Wilf Watters 1995

[@jonsteadisno1]

The SLS special to Blaenau took place on a truly wet and overcast North Wales day. I am frankly astonished that the film quality is as good as it is. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.

[@JohnPW22]

Superb! Lots of fabulous scenery that I had no idea these lines navigated! Lovely shots of the railcars and GWR steam locos at work, and very interesting narration! Bravo!

[@michaelashall4523]

Why would any civilised country destroy all this infrastructure?

[@TheSteamdriver]

I imagine they thought it would be cheaper