08296 & 66094 @ Machen Quarry.

Filmed back in 2009 before Hansons Machen Quarry lost the contract to supply Network Rail with ballast, Mendip Rails 08296 loads a train of HQJA Autoballasters, once loaded the train is moved to the Lower Machen reception loop were each portion will be coupled together form one train for the working to AD jcn. 66094 arrives at the quarry with the final portion of the train for loading, 094 will then return to the reception loop to work the loaded train foward.

[@robmasterman]

A wonderfully recorded video of this part of the Machen workings when operated by Hansons Justin....great to see it aired again...Bob

[@DaSpineLessFish]

Just visited this weekend and went up to the top of the quarry to look down too. Lovely view

[@RailfreightWales]

Many thanks Adam, i think Mendip Rail has the contract.

[@RailfreightWales]

@northwestrailfan1 Thanks for your comments mate.

[@RailfreightWales]

@robmasterman Thanks Bob.

[@JJamessssss]

why does that class 08 still hold br blue livery?

[@TheValleyCross]

is the quarry still open? if so, does it still have rail traffic? & a shunting loco?

[@RailfreightWales]

@JJamessssss Its owned by MenDip Rail, all their shunters are that colour.

[@trainmania100]

Great video have subbes

[@fptrains5775]

Do freight still go here in 2018 mate please reply

[@RailfreightWales]

Sorry for the late reply, yes they do, check Real Time Trains online for times😉

[@fptrains5775]

@@RailfreightWalesdo you know on real time trains it only shows me passengers not freight

[@Xenol1997]

08296 is still at machen, parked up in a siding looking rarther sad

[@DaSpineLessFish]

It’s gone now, just went up there with a mate this weekend.