A wonderful film, thank you for sharing that. I grew up not far from there and as a young lad, I remember the trains. Wonderful piece of engineering we all took for granted, lost forever.
What a wonderful example of Victorian confidence and engineering capability when this viaduct was built between 1853 and 1857. I was fortunate to have crossed the viaduct on a number of occasions, the first time when I was only two years old! The tender locomotive shown two-thirds of the way through is probably a Grange. I used to go to Mountain Ash Grammar School and the Vale of Neath line ran along one side of the school and I used to watch the trains going past.
Never take this video down..... They are all that remains of a greatness that was lost which has yet to be realised. With every passing year the roads become ever more and more expensive and harmful to the environment. These railways were thought unnecessary and uneconomical, yet only a few years later we need them now more than ever. Damn you Mr Beechimg how short sighted were you!
you prolly dont care but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream all of the new series on Instaflixxer. Been binge watching with my brother lately xD
I used to catch a train from the Hafod over the viaduct to Treowen for 1 old penny. Number of times we used to walk across the Viaduct via the catwalk. Never saw the danger after all only 11 at the time
This structure should have been preserved as a listed monument - even if trains were no longer using it. It would have been perfect to walk/cycle over. It is criminal that the powers that be have just been allowed to demolish it.
A beautiful piece of engineering, captured and edited perfectly in this piece. That shot of the tender-engine crossing with the passenger train was particularly stirring, with the golden lighting and picture-perfect crispness of the steam!
Wonderful footage, I always wonder whether the report which stated the viaduct would need extensive restoration and maintenance and recommended its demolition was influenced by certain parties who would benefit from its demolition
Hi there, this video is fascinating. I am with a Welsh TV channel and we're looking at revisiting memories of the Crumlin Viaduct, would the person behind this channel be so kind to comment with an email please? If you have any fond memories of the viaduct you'd like to share, please comment below. Many thanks - Jess
Fantastic video of a unique part of British railway history! :D I was just wondering, would it be possible for me to use this footage, as well as a few other videos you have on your channel, as part of an upcoming documentary I'm creating about the history of the Crumlin Viaduct? I will provide you will full accreditation and send you a link to the video before it's release so you can review the use of your footage.
Great memories of the Bridge lived at hfodyrynys road AKA 20 houses crumlin walked to swffrydd junior school under the bridge shame its gone
A wonderful film, thank you for sharing that. I grew up not far from there and as a young lad, I remember the trains. Wonderful piece of engineering we all took for granted, lost forever.
What a wonderful example of Victorian confidence and engineering capability when this viaduct was built between 1853 and 1857. I was fortunate to have crossed the viaduct on a number of occasions, the first time when I was only two years old! The tender locomotive shown two-thirds of the way through is probably a Grange. I used to go to Mountain Ash Grammar School and the Vale of Neath line ran along one side of the school and I used to watch the trains going past.
I remember the viaduct as if it was only last seen yesterday. Sadly, I can remember its destruction. 😢😢😢
How I remember crossing at regulation 5mph with 4169 and 8104 from Neath passengers train 60 years ago, I was 20 years old fireman.
Never take this video down..... They are all that remains of a greatness that was lost which has yet to be realised. With every passing year the roads become ever more and more expensive and harmful to the environment. These railways were thought unnecessary and uneconomical, yet only a few years later we need them now more than ever. Damn you Mr Beechimg how short sighted were you!
you prolly dont care but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream all of the new series on Instaflixxer. Been binge watching with my brother lately xD
@Maddox Douglas yea, been using instaflixxer for since november myself :D
The politician behind the closures was Marples, his family were road builders!
Fantastic
A superb compilation of clips, and you must be congratulated for sourcing such rare Cine film.
As always an evocative and beautiful film. I wish it was like that now, we could go back and see it all again ....
I used to catch a train from the Hafod over the viaduct to Treowen for 1 old penny. Number of times we used to walk across the Viaduct via the catwalk. Never saw the danger after all only 11 at the time
You probably got yelled at by my dad who was Crumlin High Level station master at the time of filming.
This structure should have been preserved as a listed monument - even if trains were no longer using it. It would have been perfect to walk/cycle over. It is criminal that the powers that be have just been allowed to demolish it.
A beautiful piece of engineering, captured and edited perfectly in this piece. That shot of the tender-engine crossing with the passenger train was particularly stirring, with the golden lighting and picture-perfect crispness of the steam!
It almost looks unreal, what a striking piece of engineering.
Wonderful piece of engineering.
A very dramatic looking bridge.
Wonderful footage, I always wonder whether the report which stated the viaduct would need extensive restoration and maintenance and recommended its demolition was influenced by certain parties who would benefit from its demolition
Hi there, this video is fascinating. I am with a Welsh TV channel and we're looking at revisiting memories of the Crumlin Viaduct, would the person behind this channel be so kind to comment with an email please?
If you have any fond memories of the viaduct you'd like to share, please comment below. Many thanks - Jess
Loved it, and it was near to me
Fantastic video of a unique part of British railway history! :D
I was just wondering, would it be possible for me to use this footage, as well as a few other videos you have on your channel, as part of an upcoming documentary I'm creating about the history of the Crumlin Viaduct?
I will provide you will full accreditation and send you a link to the video before it's release so you can review the use of your footage.
late reply but yes thats fine
@@SWValleys Thank you very much! 😁
Surreal. Maybe the tender loco was running late?
Some