Graffiti, a 'Shed' and dereliction at Aberdare 11/12/13

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10 жыл бұрын

A chance sighting as we passed through Aberdare, was to see 66081 waiting the road at the old High Level Station at Aberdare, with a loaded coal train from Tower to Aberthaw Power Station. It was sad to see this once manificent station derelict with graffiti all over the structure. A few clips of the locomotives details before we see the interlocking system in operation as the signalman operates the points prior to the trains departure.

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@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 10 жыл бұрын

I thought I was alone in always having the camera in the car ! Good shots once again, just a pity there wasn't room for a cabride down the valley. Keep 'em coming

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Are we sad or what Mike :o) Some of these unexpected captures turn out to be the best ones.....Best wishes for the coming festivities.....Bob

@TrevorLedgeway 10 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable clip Bob.Great stuff....Trevor.''

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor, a chance capture....Bob

@488scooby 10 жыл бұрын

some great close ups rob,i really like these derelict lines and stations,so many ghosts,

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

It hopefully gives viewers achance to see what they may otherwise miss when a loco is passing...Bob

@MervynPartin 10 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable, Bob. Glad you included the close up of the knuckle coupler at 1:18- not often seen on British trains, unfortunately (I am a fan of American railroad practice!). Very best wishes to you and your good lady for Christmas and the New Year.....Mervyn

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mervyn, those Bubkeye couplings are more common these days, and very effective in operation. Compliments og the season to you and your family as well...have a great time...Bob

@STEVEHARLEY1956 10 жыл бұрын

It's such a shame to see old Stations left like this....so sad. The 66 looked good, and it is a great upload Bob. Twas good watching the interlocking system in action. Cheers....Steve.

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I keep missing comments, which are hidden within others received...it's a nightmare....Bob

@STEVEHARLEY1956 10 жыл бұрын

You still having problems with Google+ then ??

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

***** I don't get what I want, and get multiples of what I don't want.....and seem to be missing so many comments...Bob

@JPMiller14 10 жыл бұрын

Good video, and liked the interlocking points bit. Tower seems to be still accommodating coal workings after 2010 with open cast extraction of the remaining anthracite

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin, I didn't realise there was still a regular flow out of Tower...Bob

@KenBrownekb71000duke 10 жыл бұрын

You always make a seemingly ordinary shot seem interesting Bob - a true artist and thank you for it. Ken

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

I try my best Ken, and I'm always pleased when it's appreciated....Thanks Ken...Bob

@hellotherekindsir1137 5 жыл бұрын

Nice catch at Basingstoke they have an old platform and station canopy next to the sidings

@robmasterman 5 жыл бұрын

This location has completely changed now, so I'm pleased I captured it when I did.

@PhilbruProduction 10 жыл бұрын

Very nice camera work, Bob. It is unfortunate that the station is filled with graffiti. Amitiés. Philippe

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

C'est un signe des temps Philippe, et un problème mondial ..... Merci pour votre soutien ...... Bob

@EMuksteam 10 жыл бұрын

Brilliant chance shot Bob.The old station still there but only just..I see some local artist have given some new paint design.(C&A)

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

All very sad C&A, but the structure still remains which is better than it being demolished.....Thanks again...Bob

@staffpj 10 жыл бұрын

nice to see a bit of my home town in the last few seconds

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

I had to stop at the harbour on the way home Phil, it was too good to miss...Bob

@staffpj 10 жыл бұрын

Apart from that Bob brilliant recording

@S2RUF 10 жыл бұрын

Nice vid Bob. If both Tower trains are running on the day, you get the empties for the second train about an hour or so after this goes down. Think they pass near Pontypridd somewhere. Stu

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stu, last time I filed this train was about four years ago, so it was a real surprise to catch this one.....Best wishes....Bob

@121Jaykay 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob. I wonder will they ever open that line to the public again. Surely it would make money. Nice film. Well done.

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

There are plans afoot to extend the passenger services from the New Station at Aberdare to Hirwaun a little North of Aberdare, which will provide an excellent service to Cardiff for passengers in the area...Bob

@121Jaykay 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good news.

@balmesh 10 жыл бұрын

It's good to see the line still being used - but whatever were you doing up there, Bob? Glad you were, anyway. . . . . Alan

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Just popped up to look around Alan, I thought these trains from Tower had stopped, so I was delighted to see it as we arrived.....Bob

@cuzinitr 10 жыл бұрын

I hate to see graffiti over here also but, it seems to be a part of life now. I wonder if that old station will ever be restored. Well done! Rich

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

As you say Rich, a sign of the times, a new station has been built and can be seen in front of the train...Many thanks...Bob

@AndreiTupolev 10 жыл бұрын

There's something very evocative about an abandoned station. So is that the new station in the distance?

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

The new station can be seen in the distance Andrei, but like many places is just a shadow of this old station when it was in it's prime. Aberdare also had a large locomotive shed allocated just behind the station....Regards...Bob

@Bobcatonline 10 жыл бұрын

Shame what the passage of time can bring along with the work of a few hooligans. It was a sad video until the driver gave you the thumbs up!

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Indeed Rob, unfortunately the thumbs up was for the signalman and not me.....Bob

@TheColoradoRailfan 10 жыл бұрын

Great rare branch line catch. Are the trap points at Aberdare interlocked with the token system so as to allow other trains on the line while the coal train is doing its work?

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, the section of line from this point to the terminal at Tower Colliery is operated on a Single line token system. This line also operates a passenger service as far as the New station allocated a short distance from the catch points, and as a single track, also operates on a token system from Abercynon Signal Box, a few miles South...Hope that helps...Bob

@S2RUF 10 жыл бұрын

The amount of Tower trains has gone up from previous years, not unusual to do 10 per week, so quite often both trains run each day to move the tonnage.

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

That's good to know Stu, thanks very much....Bob

@howarth004 10 жыл бұрын

As you say Bob , its a pity it has got like that ...I hate to see graffiti .....just love the sounds from the 66`s

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

The station was closed many years ago Dave, and a new one is a little further South, albeit a typical modern design,.....I remember this one when it was operational, and it was a thriving place witha locomtive shed just behind it.....Bob

@FiveElms 10 жыл бұрын

Interesting vid and location. I thought the graffiti added to the neglected look. Would be a good location to model. Maybe two models in one, a before and after would be good. Jason.

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Five Elms Thanks Jason, what a good idea, although 00 gauge Graffity might be a bit tricky...Bob

@robmasterman 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks....Bob

@wooltman 10 жыл бұрын

Shame the guys or girls hav'nt got something better to do than paint on walls,they should be made to clean it off when caught.Thanks for sharing Bob.Rosie and I wish you and your Family a very merry Christmas and a happy videoing New Year.

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Very true Chris, Di and I also wish you both a very Merry Christmas & a happy New Year....Regards....Bob

@CHESEABUN 10 жыл бұрын

The loco sounds like Thunderbird 2!

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

They do have a very distinctive sound don't they...Bob

@canvids1 10 жыл бұрын

Bob what a great sound that big Canadian built GM makes. You have any idea what horse power they are rated at?

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Made in Canada sound Wayne, they are rated at 3,300 bhp....Regards...Bob

@freeman8128 10 жыл бұрын

What a shame to see this station disused & derelict. - 'Sheds' are Great!

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

I agree, thanks for watching...Bob

@hellotherekindsir1137 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah sheds are really useful especially my garden shed

@acw71000 10 жыл бұрын

A pity the graffiti 'artists' can't do something useful Bob. What a fine looking station that must have been in its heyday. Nice capture

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

I totally agree Austin, this station had two platforms and a covered footbridge with a large loco shed behind the station....all now but a distant memory.....Thanks as always...Bob

@pwalpar 10 жыл бұрын

Good video Bob, its a shame about the graffiti, around here the thieves would strip its content for resell then paint it then move in the drug addicts LOL

@robmasterman 10 жыл бұрын

Excuse the pun Walter, but unfortunately it's a sign of the times we live in...Bob