Cambrian Coast Lines
The lines on, and leading to, the Cambrian Coast were visited often during family holidays in the 1950s and 1960s and became firm favourites. I didn't have a camera during the early visits but managed quite a few shots in the last years of steam and as the DMUs took over. I have been fortunate enough to find various original slides to add to my collection to fill in some of the early gaps of trains I recall but did not photograph myself. There are also more recent shots from the steam specials that have run over the line over the past few years. Many more shots to add as time permits - as usual!
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Seen from the Guard's compartment viewing window on board the train hauled by 82003, this is the interior of the avalanche shelter on Friog Cliffs. This was built after the second accident at this spot on 4th March 1933 when a train was derailed and crashed to the beach below, unfortunately killing both driver and fireman. A previous accident had occurred in 1883, with similar results. Wednesday 29th July 1964. Slide No. 880.
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Steve Smith
on July 31, 2013Great compositions which take me back. You always manage to expose the skies just right too!
steve
on August 25, 2012Great photos! Just been on holiday on the Cambrian Coast- the countryside still looks the same- just a lot fewer tracks at the stations now!
Claire
on April 3, 2012Brilliant piccys....
Is 5 the best rating or the other way around, i.e. 1 the best????