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Richard. . In 1967 Radyr had three D95xx operated 'trip' diagrams (outbased Canton locos); . (i) Radyr, and trips to Aber Jct. (ii) Radyr, and trips to Cathays/Gabalfa Coal Depot, Stanton & Staveley (rear of Mynachdy Road). (iii) Radyr, and trips to Treforest, Maritime Colliery & Pontypridd. . There were no Cl.08 duties in the Rhymney Valley at that time. . I would assume the Radyr - Aber Jct. trip may be a possibility for the dolomite works. . Brian R.

"Bl**dy Setrack Points !" Newport circa 1999-2000 Brian R

13th May, 2006 . 37411 & 37425 top 'n' tail a Newport - Cardiff 'Footex' as it leans into Pheasants Curve, Duffryn. . How many Liverpool or West Ham fans were on the train I couldn't say ! . Brian R

Earlier in this thread there was mention of the summer dated Rhymney - Cardiff - Fishguard Harbour diagram(s). . Here is 37406 on one such working - Fishguard bound and passing the site of the former Ely (Main Line) station on the outskirts of Cardiff. . It was from this bridge around 1964/65 I began the hobby of 'trainspotting' and can recall my dad pointing out 92220 Evening Star on an up van train, and watched as Cardiff East Dock's pannier 3790 shunted the yard which was located to the right of 37406. . Since then I've watched diesels galore pass this spot, including Classes 03, 08, 14, 20, 25, 31, 33, 35, 37, 40, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 50, 52, 56, 57, 60, 66 to name but a few. . And preserved steam is no stranger here either producing over the years the odd King, Castle, Streak, Tornado, Stanier Pacific, Brit, DoG, Spamcan and rebuilt WC, Black Fives, Duck 8 and Pocket Rocket for starters. . Brian R

During July 2002, three Cl.37s were stored 'securely' at the Allied Steel & Wire, Castle Works, Cardiff. . ASW had recently gone into administration, and the locos were removed shortly after. . Brian R

Yes, there was a Rhymney - Fishguard Harbour for a couple of years, summer dated. . One year it was a Cl.50 duty - another year a Cl.37 diagram. . There have also been Rhymney - Cardiff - Buith Road workings in connection with The Royal Welsh Show at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. The train ran on ECS to Llan'dod to lay over. . Here's 37411 on one of its' first outings after a 'heritage'repaint. It's on one of the evening Cardiff - Rhymney trains, at Cardiff Queen St. 10th May 2005. . Brian R

Some Bristol allocated shunters trucks. Dia - Number - Allox M3 - 41736 - Bristol Canons Marsh - 1944 M4 - 41762 - Bristol West Depot - 1944 M2 - 41765 - Bristol East Depot (Relief) -1944 M1 - 41862 - Bristol Canons Marsh - 1944 M1 - 41863 - Bristol East Depot - 1944 M1 - 41867 - Bristol East Depot - 1944 M1 - 41868 - Bristol East Depot - 1944 M4 - 94953 - Bristol West Depot - 1944 M4 - 94973 - Bristol - 1944 M3 - 94983 - Bristol . Brian R

The one timetabled service that served more than the just the Rhymney Valley. . 2V07 06:59 Rhymney - Radyr (run around) then 5V07 Radyr - Canton ECS. . 37425 does the honours, calling at Ninian Park on 3rd. May 2005. (This stop was more operational than profitable, as it picked up the Canton shunter who undertook the run-around coupling and uncoupling at Radyr) . Now, the loco has gone, loco-hauled services in the valleys are history, and Ninian Park seen in the background is a housing estate. . Brian R

My first ever 'railway' photograph - taken circa 1964/65 at Waterhall Jct. . My most recent 'railway' photograph taken less than a mile away at Ely (Main Line) 1:00pm today. . Say something about the longevity of the design. . Brian R

For those not already aware - this years L & B Show will not be in the Pumping Station proper, but in the single storey brick building next door i.e. across the car park, formerly a furniture outlet. . Brian R

37408 with ECS for Canton at Cardiff Central, Platform 3. . Brian R

To emphasise the lengths we went to, to snap 'six-eighters' doing what they were intended to do .... . Circa 1979 - a Cwm Colliery - Llantrisant coal train viewed from the roof of a rotting PW hut approaches the site of Common Branch Jct. in torrential rain. . Brian R

Marc ( 1 ) If you have an inkling toward 'shuttles' - John at our club has used them, most notably on one of his LT underground layouts. . You can programme the shuttle as to both speed and frequency, so the shuttling train isn't tooooo frequent. . John concealed both terminal ends of his shuttle so the viewer never was the 1938 stock stop, reverse and start again. (2) With 'Castle Works' the ability to set it up, let it go and then wander off to pester other exhibitors like yourself is an added bonus. . My grandsons will eventually want a model railway, and an amended version of the 'Castle Works' plan has been considered as it is 4'0" in diameter and with a shunter / Pannier / Jinty and a few sixteen tonners of 12 ton vans would work very well. . Brian R

NEWPORT SHOW - Saturday 1st. / Sunday 2nd. JUNE . CASTLE WORKS by "naturol" will be making an appearance at this years show. . 4mm 'OO' scale, based on the former Allied Steel & Wire operations in Cardiff. . Photos courtesy of Chris Nevard (previously published in Model Rail) . Brian R .

Monday 24/05/1971 Cardiff, Ely (Main Line) Cl.45:- 30, Cl.52:- 1020, 1025, Cl.47:- 1592, 1927, 1938, 1956, Cl.37:- 6984, Cl.35:- 7062, 7077+7078, South Wales Pullman set:- (60095+60649+60739+60749+60748+60738+60648+60098) 24/05/1985 Cardiff, CantonTMD C616 (51782+59681+51790), W55033 08780, 31324, 33208, 37154 / 163 / 251, 56047+56036 (passing). 24/05/1987 Sun. Cardiff, Canton TMD 1940hrs. 08354/486/490, 37069/257/428/430, 47198/200/220/486/599/615 C591 (51102+59382+51059), C590 (51058+59418+51087) Brian R

Freehold New Jersey's most favoured son.............. . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CSFSX-Qh54 . Undoubtedly Bruce at his politicised best, but even I'm giving The Boss a rest this time around ! . As he's is also a follower of the faith (model railways) perhaps he'll show up at the L&B Show ? Brian R.

Well if the registration is NHY 581 we'll know for sure ! Brian R

Well done Wigan; well done Roberto, bet you never thought you'd lead them to a Wembley win when you signed in '95; and nice one Dave, I bet today was the last thing on your mind when you were stretchered off in a final over 50 years ago.

Whilst I won't be seen buying OR even wearing a red Cardiff City shirt anytime soon - there is an alternative view....... . Newton Heath Loco - changed from green and yellow to red and white, changed their name to Manchester Utd. . St. Domingos changed their name to Everton . Manchester City haven't always been known by that name. . Real Madrid started as a cricket club for ex-pat Brits . Riverside FC changed their name to Cardiff City FC over 100 years ago, so why aren't the fans harkening back to that ? get my drift ?

This is what Cardiff has waited 50 years for ( me, 40+ years). . Thousands take to the streets to celebrate into the night. . I know my memory is fading with age, but I didn't recall seeing many of those faces at Spotland in a blizard, or freezing at Plainmoor or standing a crowd of 1,800 at The New Den on a Tuesday night for a Mickey Mouse Leyland Daft Milk monitor cup game...... . Overnight, I seem to have turned into one of the folk I least like ...... a Premiership supporter ! . Brian R . PS Well done "The County" - back in the league after a 25 yrs absence.

Aah Gareth Bale - schoolmate of an 'egg chaser' named Warburton. . That would look good in their games master's CV - he brought on the hottest property in the Premiership and a British (and Irish) Lions captain.

The cut down Cl.03 locos operated in pairs, coupled cab to cab as in "Rivercider's" photo. . Between the two cab backs were a number of pipes that formed the multiple working equipment (operated by a pneumatic system) allowing one driver to operate both locos - a third loco would often be used, but required an additional driver. . I have a BR drawing of the m.u. pipe system somewhere. . Brian R

Whatever happened to 3:00pm on a Saturday ? . Whatever happened to 'traditional' semi-finals at Villa Park, Hillsborough etc. ? . But, having watched Cardiff City in an F.A. Cup Semi-Final, F.A. Cup Final, League Cup Final and Play-Off Final - all at the new Wembley, I must admit, for the unfashionable sides like us, there is some 'magic' about the occasion whatever time the kick-off. . Brian R

JOB DONE !

Here is a photo of a sand wagon at Laira, dated 1967 - note the return to Margam brand. . http://www.flickr.com/photos/glevumblues/6492952369/in/set-72157623160462696/ . And a photo of the sand house road at Canton. . http://www.flickr.com/photos/mark-walker/8053139196/ . Brian