Thanks as always for your kind comments Tim, there are four of this class based at Port Talbot, with many amendments made to the original design to improve their performance and suitability of use...Bob
Excellent footage Bob, as always, you place yourself in the right spot, and capture lovely clear shots that make it a pleasure to watch. Its a definite thumbs up from West Mids :-)
Yes, I fondly rememeber filming at Pyle station in 2000. A 60 roared up slowly with the Port Talbot to Llanwern iron ore, and an MGR was following (possibly from Parc Slip) behind a 56. It got signal checked at Pyle at 5mph and then got the road. Wow what a scream from the grid!
Thanks for your comments.....one of the main differences is the scale of everything over her her compared with you....the heaviest trains over here are 30 wagons giving a trailing load of 3,000 tones, whereas over there you have trains over a mile long....Bob
Thanks John, the last location is unusual as it shows the freight heading out of the yard at Margam having to cross over the busy South Wales main line, and immediately face the severe Stormy Bank....Bob
Another enjoyable film Bob, strange looking beast the TATA loco but no doubt built for a purpose. Your last shot really shows the gradient of the notorious bank
It happens quite often Justin, with so many passenger services using the main line, this freight had to come out of Margam, across the up and down main to reach story loop, and was follwed by several passenger services and a few freights in the short time I was filming....Bob
Thanks very much Andrei, 921 has only recently received this smart new livery. Despite its looks it was built in the UK, and is a very powerful loco for its size...Bob
Nice few shots there Bob. First shot I've seen of a freight pulling into those relief sidings just east of Pyle. After climbing Stormy Down, it doesn't take long for a passenger service to catch up and need to pass the slower freight does it.
When Margam yards were cut back to almost total closure Austin, they never expected the increase in traffic levels that have occurred in recent years. All Eastbound freight now has to cross the South Wales Main line at this junction, and is immediately faced with this severe climb up Stormy Bank without a run at it....Bob
It was Dave, the Tata loco is a "Trojan" Class shunter These powerful lovos were built by Corus Northern Engineering Services at Scunthorpe and are British built and designed. Frames were made at BSC Llanwern. There are 4 of these locomotives at Port Talbot and this is the latest livery given to them....Believe you me Dave, those 66's are flat out with those loads of steel working against the gradient of Stormy Bank.......Regards....Bob.
It's a strange place Mike, where there's a public right of way running through this part of the yard, despite several trains crossing over this path.....They don't like you lingering for obvious reasons, but a brief visit, now and then can produce some interesting results.....921 obviously built for purpose than for looks.......Thanks again....Bob
good shot there bob,,that loco , made light work of thouse rolls of steel,,there heavy..when i drove truck i could only hold 2 of them, or i was over the top in waight
There are many new flows of traffic now using the yards at Margam, and it has become far busier in recent years, which is great news for all concerned...Bob
Excellent Bob. I like the way you used the zoom on the last shot. Very effective to see the 66 crossing the main line like that. How many of those TATA diesels do they have? All the best...Tim.
Can't believe some of the loads those industrial shunters can move! Interesting array of workings and locations, great vid Bob.
Cool video Bob! That TATA rig was looking good. You gotta love knuckle yard's, alway's something happening. Cheer's! Rich
Thanks as always for your kind comments Tim, there are four of this class based at Port Talbot, with many amendments made to the original design to improve their performance and suitability of use...Bob
Excellent footage Bob, as always, you place yourself in the right spot, and capture lovely clear shots that make it a pleasure to watch. Its a definite thumbs up from West Mids :-)
Great video once again Bob, how anyone can dislike this I have no idea, it's certainly a like from me, thanks for sharing, well done...Bill
I was very lucky to catch so much last Friday morning, and most of it was unplanned.....Thanks again both....Bob
Yes, I fondly rememeber filming at Pyle station in 2000. A 60 roared up slowly with the Port Talbot to Llanwern iron ore, and an MGR was following (possibly from Parc Slip) behind a 56. It got signal checked at Pyle at 5mph and then got the road. Wow what a scream from the grid!
Thanks Dave, it's a wonderful location to get some unusual footage....Bob
Nice Bob. Brings back memories. Some nice guys there, too, at the Works.
Thanks for your comments.....one of the main differences is the scale of everything over her her compared with you....the heaviest trains over here are 30 wagons giving a trailing load of 3,000 tones, whereas over there you have trains over a mile long....Bob
Thanks Paul,this was one of those unplanned days, when I managed to get many trains in one session.........Bob
Thank you for sharing this film Bob, its always good to see your coverage of today's railway operations. Regards Dale
Thanks Greg, 921 was built at Scunthorpe, with frames from Llanwern, and are a very useful and well liked locos in Tata's fleet...Bob
That's the beauty of rail transport David.....keeps the heavy loads off the roads...Bob
That's very kind of you to say so Dale, and gratefully appreciated...Bob
excellent video Bob well done
Thank you Bill, much appreciated, to be honest I don't take any notice of the likes and dislikes, you can't please everyone....Bob
Thanks John, the last location is unusual as it shows the freight heading out of the yard at Margam having to cross over the busy South Wales main line, and immediately face the severe Stormy Bank....Bob
Traffic levels are increasing at Margam, and is very welcome by all concerned.....Thanks for your support John...Best wishes...Bob
Thanks Howard..glad you enjoyed it...Bob
I must say it's getting rarer these days.....sign of the times ....Bob
That TATA is a new one to me Bob,I thought it was a Switcher and we were in America.Nice stuff,Thanks.
All part of the magic that is Wales Chris, thanks for your comment.....Bob
Thanks Walter...Bob
Another enjoyable film Bob, strange looking beast the TATA loco but no doubt built for a purpose. Your last shot really shows the gradient of the notorious bank
Great stuff Bob. Certainly is a busy place.
It happens quite often Justin, with so many passenger services using the main line, this freight had to come out of Margam, across the up and down main to reach story loop, and was follwed by several passenger services and a few freights in the short time I was filming....Bob
Great videos of those new locos!
Thanks very much Andrei, 921 has only recently received this smart new livery. Despite its looks it was built in the UK, and is a very powerful loco for its size...Bob
Nice few shots there Bob. First shot I've seen of a freight pulling into those relief sidings just east of Pyle. After climbing Stormy Down, it doesn't take long for a passenger service to catch up and need to pass the slower freight does it.
Excellent video Bob wth losts of freight movement.Stormy Bank certainly test the locos .Enjoyable video.(C&A)
That was just for you Rich...Best wishes...Bob
Excellent Bob,some great class 66 action there especially that last clip i thought that was awesome..........John
I haven't been there for a while Alan, and was surprised have much I managed to capture....Bob
If it's the one at the summit of Stormy Bank, then that's the one.....Thanks for your kind comments....Bob
When Margam yards were cut back to almost total closure Austin, they never expected the increase in traffic levels that have occurred in recent years. All Eastbound freight now has to cross the South Wales Main line at this junction, and is immediately faced with this severe climb up Stormy Bank without a run at it....Bob
It was Dave, the Tata loco is a "Trojan" Class shunter These powerful lovos were built by Corus Northern Engineering Services at Scunthorpe and are British built and designed. Frames were made at BSC Llanwern. There are 4 of these locomotives at Port Talbot and this is the latest livery given to them....Believe you me Dave, those 66's are flat out with those loads of steel working against the gradient of Stormy Bank.......Regards....Bob.
It's a strange place Mike, where there's a public right of way running through this part of the yard, despite several trains crossing over this path.....They don't like you lingering for obvious reasons, but a brief visit, now and then can produce some interesting results.....921 obviously built for purpose than for looks.......Thanks again....Bob
Happy memories Justin...Bob
Nice opening shot, and some industrial action as well! I suppose that's the modern day equivalent of an Austerity.
921 giving you the toot Bob ? looking very Americanised TATA`s new shunter , the 66 looks to make light work pulling all that Steel
good shot there bob,,that loco , made light work of thouse rolls of steel,,there heavy..when i drove truck i could only hold 2 of them, or i was over the top in waight
Thanks Kev, things are starting to improve down here, but it's only a shadow of its former self....Bob
I don't know where the design came from Chris, but they were built in the UK....Bob
There are many new flows of traffic now using the yards at Margam, and it has become far busier in recent years, which is great news for all concerned...Bob
Excellent Bob. I like the way you used the zoom on the last shot. Very effective to see the 66 crossing the main line like that. How many of those TATA diesels do they have? All the best...Tim.
So they were sort of built in house, then? They may be foreign owned, but it's good to see that we still have a British loco manufacturing capability.
A great spot for freight Bob, very enjoyable. And boy can that Tata shunter give the Class 70 a run for its money in the ugly duckling awards! :)
Hi. Nice filming. Did you do some of your filming from Heolcae'r Bont?
Thanks for sharing again Bob. Was some of the filming done form Margam T.M.D? Alongside the mainline?
My pleasure Richard, all filming is done from a public footpath that passes through the yard...Margam Depot is out of bounds...Bob
you can't beat south wales freight...looks like it's raining even when it isn't!