JohnH Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Recently saw a small undated photo in an old rail magazine of two 37's (possibly 37/9's?) hauling an ore train past the former Isis Link depot sidings at Cardiff Canton. There appears to be piles of round timber stacked alongside the fairly overgrown sidings. Were these awaiting loading onto OTA's for shipping away by rail and if so were they destined for Shotton Paper, Hereford, Chirk or somewhere else? Thanks as always for any help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGT1972 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 They were indeed awaiting some OTAs and, as you suggest, ran up to Shotton Paper on Deeside. It didn't last long from here and finished with the demise of Speedlink. There was also inbound timber to Isis-Link in the form of chipboard loaded to VTG and Cargowaggon bogie vans and later VGA vans during 2000. The Isis-Link depot was demolished and is now the big new signalling centre. Hywel 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Thanks very much for your informative reply Hywel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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