How much traffic is there on the line though Seven Sisters south wales

[mozzer models]

On Holiday last week I was in Seven Sisters & the is a single track line.

So where can I find out How much traffic is there on the line though Seven Sisters south wales ??

[Andy7]

Realtimetrains Will answer your question.

[mozzer models]

Realtimetrains Will answer your question.

not for me as the only seven sisters it gives me is the one in london

[simon47603]

There are usually around 4 Freight Trains a day to & from Onllwyn Washery. Out and back turns to Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen Opencast and to Aberthaw Power Station. If you look on Realtimetrains advanced search for Neath N & B Jn.

Edited September 2, 2016 by simon47603

[Andy7]

not for me as the only seven sisters it gives me is the one in london

It will, look on a map and find the nearest stations in each direction. Do a bit of detective work.

[Fat Controller]

It will, look on a map and find the nearest stations in each direction. Do a bit of detective work.

There aren't any stations- the line branches off the Swansea District Line, which hasn't had any open stations since the late 1950s. You could try looking for services from Jersey Marine South Junction to Onllwyn, though there won't be many.

A previous contributor mentioned services from Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, bringing in coal for 'preparation', and one for Aberthaw, taking coal out: has the service carrying containerised coal for 'Celtic Energy stopped?

[D854_Tiger]

These links may be of interest.

 

Cab view of the route in question and filmed in glorious HD.

 

 

 

[njee20]

This implies one each way yesterday.

[simon47603]

This was yesterday's train plan to and from Onllywn Washery. They would have passed through Severn Sisters to and from the Washery. The Aberthaw train did not run though.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/NEATNBJ/2016/09/02/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt

Edited September 3, 2016 by simon47603

[mozzer models]

thank for the help as I now know Onllwyn Washery is at the end of the line I can see trains book to run

 

 

I am asking as I am buying a house which is on Pen Y Banc in seven sisters the house overlooks the cutting before the line go's under the road in seven sisters

Edited September 3, 2016 by mozzer models

[njee20]

I noticed there were about 9 scheduled workings on Monday, but I think most were 'runs as required', and weren't required!

[John_Miles]

I believe Aberthaw is mothballed for the summer, will probably reopen when the dark nights return.

[247 Developments]

well we have now move to the house overlooking the line it the one with the porch on the left

2017-06-30_09-42-59 by brian mosby, on Flickr