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

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

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]

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

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

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

[@robmasterman]

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

[@MervynPartin]

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]

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

[@JPMiller14]

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]

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

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

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]

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

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

You still having problems with Google+ then ??

[@robmasterman]

***** 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

[@hellotherekindsir1137]

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

[@robmasterman]

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

[@488scooby]

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

[@robmasterman]

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

[@S2RUF]

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]

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

[@TrevorLedgeway]

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

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Trevor, a chance capture....Bob

[@121Jaykay]

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

[@robmasterman]

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]

Thanks for the good news.

[@PhilbruProduction]

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

[@robmasterman]

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

[@EMuksteam]

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]

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

[@balmesh]

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

[@robmasterman]

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

[@staffpj]

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

[@robmasterman]

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

[@staffpj]

Apart from that Bob brilliant recording

[@AndreiTupolev]

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

[@robmasterman]

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

[@cuzinitr]

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]

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

[@S2RUF]

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]

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

[@canvids1]

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

[@robmasterman]

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

[@TheColoradoRailfan]

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]

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

[@howarth004]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@robmasterman]

Thanks....Bob

[@CHESEABUN]

The loco sounds like Thunderbird 2!

[@robmasterman]

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

[@Bobcatonline]

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]

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

[@wooltman]

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]

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

[@freeman8128]

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

[@robmasterman]

I agree, thanks for watching...Bob

[@hellotherekindsir1137]

Yeah sheds are really useful especially my garden shed

[@acw71000]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@davidfrobel7582]

over here they have jail birds cleen that stuff up,,, lol love the place, nice video

[@robmasterman]

Seems like a great idea David, they should do that over here....Bob