Same factory as near Porthcawl

No working signals

No turntable at that place off the junction as at the frames of 3mins on the film

On every trip from Pyle to Porthcawl, the engine had to be turned on Tondu Depot turntable to ensure equal wear on the coupled-wheelbase, such was the curvature of the bends..

Kia Ora, Amazing work, beautifully presented

I have told loads of people about these, your are a genius mr salter and these have given pleasure to so many. thankyou.

Tondu Halt or Tonteg Halt?

Absolutely fantastic thank you I hope that you could recreate Brecon to neath route as I used to live adjacent to the track near dainter place just up from ely place goods yard and footage of the railway there is rare once again thanks

Hi Ben. Sorry to reach put on KZbin. But do you have any books or research material you'd recommend when it comes to the old stations of Neath? I'm particularly interested the locations and old photos. But I've found it difficult thus far. Kind regards, Alun.

I just wish I had travelled on the railways around Brecon. However, your work really mirrors reality and is quite remarkable. Would love to see some views starting from Moat Lane down the Mid Wales!!! Many thanks

I wish tsw4 would add tank engines. And south Wales lines So much detail in this video mate well done.

I am from Cowbridge but the railway ended before I was born my great uncles worked as a train driver and the other was a guard thank you l will cherish this film forever

Lovely job Ben !

Absolutely brilliant amazing graphics stayed at the railway Inn very nice friendly people now I know where the station was in relation to the Inn shame it has all gone now.loved music score.brought tears to my eyes thanks Ben..

My father spent most of his life working on trains, a true railway man. He loved the steam trains, and instilled that love in me.

Enjoyed watching you on tour Ben & Cal, thanks for sharing, PS I've subscribed and asked the other admin to do same 😉

Aww I’ve known Carolyn for many many years, since I was very young, my mum & Carolyn was extremely good friends and to see how happy she is and that amazingly big beautiful smile is wonderful xxxx

Looks like you had an amazing time. Thanks for sharing, makes me want to do again x

Fair play - that's an amazing thing to see !!! Old relative's often spoke of it.. Found it hard to imagine until now tho - thanku

How come the train went so far without any coal being added?

Bravo.

Brilliant, beautiful, stunning. What a joy to watch.

Remarkable, truly remarkable!

Not really into these types of things but really enjoyed this !!! Thank you !!!

Brilliant.

I can't help but think of how much watching neat Train Simulator gameplay videos would make great fascinating _Railway Series_ stories, if I was liable to have the creative mind to write me a good story or two, which unfortunately is something I don't seem to possess to make redeemable for not just myself, but for the people that's heavily inspired and in connection of the universal lore of the _Railway Series_ and _Thomas & Friends_ franchise as an entire whole.

Another brilliant video Ben. Thanks for sharing all your superb work.

Ben, any plans to make this route available through the Steam Workshop? It certainly looks up to the standards of some of the best route builders.

Another superb production Ben, totally mesmerising to watch....Bob

Brilliant and very clever. I love the different locos at every station.

Superb! I've cycled or walked most of that route but you bring it back to life. Cheers!

Fabulous Ben. Could you have a crack at Tondu to Garw ?

This is amazing. Well done. Looks like the valley is flooded a bit in Cefn Coed under the Viaduct, but in the photo it looks that way too wierdly.

Another fab video Ben! Just loved the details of the complex junctions, esp Bird In Hand (named after the nearby pub). Seems there are very few old photos of the junction at the start of Crumlin viaduct - think this was a double track incline down to join the lower Western Valleys route at Llanhilleth ? My old Dad often talked of the route thru Maesycwmmer Station under the Hengoed Viaduct - on the way to Bedwellty Grammar School i think.

Another fantastic effort Ben! I really enjoyed watching this - so much good detail of a complex railway. All gone now.

Wow! Some of those games shots when in black and white could be mistaken for a real image, especially Ponsticill !

Great route building here. If I could only get Google overlay to work I’d start work on the Ingleton line.

Brilliant. Could I ask if you are any relation to Tom Salter who taught at Quakers Yard Grammar School in the early 1960’s?

Media fire link doesn’t seem to work

Is this getting updated for train sim 4?

Absolutely Amazing John Street Behind merthyr station and the Tramroad behind the yard and the old parish church in the background on church street all visible love it amazing work and attention to detail

Nice work Ben.

Loads of the boys used to go through the tunnel up Blaencwm back in the 70’s. I was always too afraid to do it myself.

Looks fantastic. Any idea of the requirements?

Wish It was still around to this day as it would of been my local line if it was. Shame it got taken away like so many others.

Thanks, I've walked most of that route - it's nice watching the trains on it.

That's amazing. I've walked most of that route and the simulation is perfect. You must do from Pontsticill to Dowlais at some point. I'm hooked.

Superb attention to detail and a lovely video 👌

Hi Ben, very impressive. I'm a railway engineering consultant and I'd like to be able to talk with you about whether you'd be willing to put together some simulations of projects that we are working on mainly in the rail freight sector (paid work of course). Is there a way of contacting you directly?

Another excellent video Ben. Amazing mate - these films of yours started out as brilliant... but they get even better with each one you produce. Hats off to you :)