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Thank you. As mentioned previously, then, I wonder why they built it that way? Would it make a difference if the yard was only entered by trains from Carmarthen, which would be the trailing direction, or would an FPL be required anyway, because it goes on to a single bi-directional line? Thanks.

Thank you for the further information. Something to put on the Christmas list!

A bit of both really! I have been thinking of modelling Lampeter for some time, but don't know how to operate it correctly (types and quantities of vehicles, valid movements etc), so would consider modelling somewhere else if that information was available. Ideally I would like a tightly defined sequence of movements all referenced to historical information, but I suspect that is not realistic!

Sorry please could you explain what an FPL is and what a trailing connection would look like? Thank you.

Thanks very much to both of you. From the video, there also appear to be about five sidings in the goods yard, rather than the two on the map (or signal diagram). I assume they may have been added later?

Thanks very much for your response. Happy to receive even limited information at this stage, if it is easily available - eg is it realistic for a van to come in on one train and go out later the same day, or would it be more likely to be around for one or more nights? Would there be any type of record for a given station of what vehicles were delivered and collected? Thanks.

There is some fascinating footage of the Carmarthen to Aberystwyth line and its branches at http://Peoplescollection.wales/items/1400701 My query relates to the operations being carried out from 10.59 to 11.30 Is anyone able to explain the sequence of movements to a complete novice like me, please? We first see 7437 approaching with what looks like four milk tanks and a guards van. The footage then cuts to what appears to be a goods van, open wagon and three milk tanks being backed down the passenger platform, whilst something seems to be located further down the line. Then it cuts to what appears to be the same vehicles with a guards van attached, still at the platform whilst the engine backs down the other platform with milk tanks still attached, before being seen attaching to the front of the train without the milk tanks it was just moving. My questions are: why wasn't the train being assembled in the goods yard? how did the various vehicles appear to change order and position? how would I know what valid shunting moves are to re-create them on a layout when I have no knowledge of the historical reality? Apologies for any errors in use of the terms, and I hope that this is the correct place to post this. Thanks

Hope to be able to keep track of this - if I can get a hang of the new website! I have marked it as to be tracked, but am not entirely sure where to look to see what I am tracking! :icon_redface: I am particularly interested to see the operation of the interlocking controls and also to find out whether the timetable includes shunting moves. Thanks