Its terrible how things have changed @ Newport & Cardiff.

As these two stations used to be brilliant for freight traffic, It's a great shame how now there is very little freight especially at Cardiff, on a brighter note its great so see lots of Castle class HSTs working between Cardiff and the West Country (well done GWR) I also noticed a lot of ex Anglian units now working for Trains for Wales. Filmed on 13th May.

[@andrewwilson6240]

Great video. What struck me is that there is a much better range of passenger stock than when I lived in South Wales in the 90s. Back then it was mainly HSTs and 158s on the mainline. Pacers on valley lines, and whatever Central Trains could rustle together for the Nottingham service - often a 153!

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Andrew for you comment on what was about some years back, which In my mind was great days. Pleased you enjoyed my video of my trip to South Wales.

[@stephenbrass1808]

Cracking video Mike, great selection on offer, nice to see different locos around the country, keep up the good work .

[@antman09ful1]

Many thanks for your comment Stephen, I had a short one hour visit to Cardiff yesterday.

[@matt154uk9]

Great video of our excellent day out Mike, enjoyed the day and enjoyed watching it back on your video.

[@antman09ful1]

Glad you enjoyed it Matthew, job done then I say.

[@calvingrondahl1011]

That 43 HST in GWR green is an attractive set.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes I like the HSTs.

[@BrianSeaman]

Great to see what was there though Mike. I liked the black & white images which gave a throwback to early films on KZbin :) Cheers, Brian

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Brian, its such a shame that all the industry has disappeared in South Wales which gave us lots of freight on the rails..

[@johnkeepin7527]

Your choice of black & white for some clips is quite good at expressing the mood etc. I know that long telephoto shots tend to make the somewhat heavy OLE setup on the GWML electrification look even worse than it is. More recent installations elsewhere, such as Bromsgrove to Longbridge etc look better, though.

[@antman09ful1]

I agree with all of your comment John, so thank you for your comment and for viewing my video. Mike.

[@deauvilledad07]

Excellent video Mike. Like the black and white section. Well done 🤓 stay safe 💙

[@antman09ful1]

Oh that's good Tony.

[@nickedwards2904]

Last time i went to Cardiff there were triple headed 37s and 56s had been around for only a couple of years , Canton was rammed and you stood on the station and there was a freight every 10 mins , it was the best . Sad seeing the decline in traffic and railway infrastructure nowadays

[@antman09ful1]

Yes Nick I too remember them great days, thanks for your comment, and taking a look at my video.

[@tattoo1084]

Brilliant Mike, good to see the GWR 43's and like the black and white shots.👍

[@antman09ful1]

Oh thanks David about the B&W shots, I had cam colour trouble so I did that which like you people liked. Cheers Mike.

[@tattoo1084]

@@antman09ful1 just seems to work on certain footage.

[@railfreightdrivergallagherGBRf]

Great video, especially 'Max class 56 Veratappen'!! Nice take off the Grid. Newport & Swansea see more action these days than Cardiff unfortunately, with a bit more freight/trip workings etc. Will be better from the autumn though when the 67 hauled(& shoved) WAG trains return. All 3 sets will be on an intensive Cardiff-Holyhead corridor from 13th September. HTH.

[@antman09ful1]

Yeah I will look forward to them WAG train later in the year Michael, cheers for your comment. Regards Mike.

[@paulrobinson4597]

Another great video of the area i spent many a happy time at cardiff covering the class 37's on the Rhymmney line and the 47's 50's and. 67's and 37's on the rugby specials with my son's Matthew and Ashley all captured on Vhs!!!🚦🚦🚝🚉🚞🚟🚂

[@antman09ful1]

Wasn't they great times Paul, I too have a lot of filming from them times on VHS tapes which I uploaded sometimes. Thank you very much for the interest in this video, and your comment. Mike.

[@maimadha]

Great video!

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you pal.

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

excellent Mike. the whole railway scene has changed. Be interesting to see what changes now we are ,yet again, 'British Railways.

[@antman09ful1]

Keith nothing will change, just the name.

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

@@antman09ful1 Thats a shame. thought we might repaint all the loco's Red, White n Blue.. lol

[@ianthompson5197]

Very good video of Newport with a mixture of freight, light engine & passenger trains.

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you very much Ian, I had another one hour visit to Cardiff yesterday with a bit of sun. Regards Mike.

[@owendavies7429]

I live in Australia now but doesn't many an hour at both Newport and Cardiff in the 80s. The endless stream if coal and iron trains all gone, tripe headed 37s and peaks on the trains to the north. Thanks for footage

[@antman09ful1]

Owen Its so sad how all has changed on the railways in South Wales, thanks for watching my video on the other side of the world. Mike.

[@scruffwoodscruffwood6505]

Very good Mike cheers for another good video

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks 👍 mate, going again tomorrow.

[@warwickroad4111]

Changed beyond recognition! Fond memories of Saturdays in schooldays, mid to late 1970's, touring Severn Tunnel Junction, Ebbw Vale and Canton, courtesy of a generous Father who took an interest in my hobby, as my Grandfather was formerly a driver at Bristol Bath Road depot!

[@antman09ful1]

They were certainly gets days indeed, which I remember too, there was locos all over the place at weekend on depots and stabling points. Cheers Mike.

[@nigelbevan8449]

Good morning Mike.... Oh Newport and Cardiff, I remember years ago, those places used to be brilliant for freight..... How times have changed bud.

[@antman09ful1]

Such great days Nige, so many industries have gone from that area, and It looks like Port Talbot will be next. Take care on your travels, Dolly's had the runs all this week but It doesn't seam to be bothering her.

[@nigelbevan8449]

@@antman09ful1 I know mate.... It never ceases to amaze me that it just seems a total collapse of British Industry.... I used to load out of Port Talbot.... And Ebbw Vale year's ago with hot rolled steel bud.... Hope Dolly gets better soon mate and give my regards to Sue please Mike....

[@skimmertime9455]

A shadow of it's former self, even 10 years ago was 'busy' but looking back at my notes from 1997 could spend a day from 0600 - 2100 on Newport and have up to 80 freight movements, coal, ore, loads of steel slab for Llanwern and loads of engineers and enterprise workings all of which are long gone.

[@antman09ful1]

Such great days Stuart which I remember too, but sadly they are long gone now, and we are left with a trickle of freight to see.

[@bryannewman5012]

Your right about the 170s Mike, they transferred about a dozen of these from GA to TfW some time ago. They seem to be in the same livery as well.

[@antman09ful1]

Might give it another go tomorrow as it was such a dull day when I did this filming.

[@darrenhillman8396]

I remember the old Newport and Cardiff back in the early 80’s - 37’s everywhere! Iron ore, oil trains, etc. Brilliant to see. Nice bit of footage but I am happy that I saw the old version of Newport.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes I agree with you Darren they were brilliant days, which I wish we still had. Thank you for your comment and the interest in my video. Mike.

[@markwalker680]

Nice video. Really good 👍

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you 👍.

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

Another good collection. Such a pity the catenary is so large, almost looks like a tunnel under zoom.

[@antman09ful1]

Mike who ever designed the electrification for the great western mainline should to be hung from a catenary, its ruined the countryside and the amount of metal used at junctions around Newport is a disgrace. Thanks for looking at my video, regards Mike wm

[@douglasallen511]

I noticed that @12:50 it was raining, were you able to stay dry under a canopy or were soaked wet while making this video?

[@antman09ful1]

All was ok, and I didn't get wet, but It was a very wet day, the UK has had the most rain since records began in this month of May.

[@pete6645]

I remember the days when there was a constant stream of coal trains going through these two stations, up until the 1980s. I also remember, up until the early 1960s, the old Alexandra Docks Railway, a separate line through Newport primarily for coal trains, all steam hauled, running from the Valleys down to the Docks. It used to go along the back of Redland Street then crossed Malpas Road and ran alongside Shaftesbury Street crossing the main railway line near the Castle before making its way down to the Docks.

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you for your memoirs of the good old days around Newport Pete, Its amazing how the railways have changed since I got interested in them back in 1975. Thank you for your interest in my video, regards Mike.

[@Tiffy552]

At least there used to be some variety when Godfrey Road was open.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes and they were such great days Tony, wish we still had them. Mike.

[@swannvictor1388]

nice clear video, good quality. Do you shoot in 4k?

[@antman09ful1]

No I don't, but the second camcorder shot is a 4K camcorder, my plan is to get another 4K in the fixture. Thank you for watching.

[@ejc7129]

I’ve lived in the Cardiff area all my life and been a railway fan since 1981...my word, yes its changed! Nothing exciting to see anymore. No Double headed or triple headed Port Talbot to Llanwern Iron-ore trains, no coal trains anymore, no chemical tank trains to/from what was BP in Llandarcy, freight is nowhere near the levels it was in the 1980’s 😟Now we also have those awful IET’s as a shoddy, but expensive replacement for our great HST’s and catenary everywhere 😞🇬🇧 There is really nothing to see anymore, but I think that applies to most if not all of the network now.

[@antman09ful1]

Morning I agree with every word you have said in your comment mate, thank you for watching and your view from a local person in South Wales.

[@ejc7129]

@@antman09ful1 no probs 😎👍🏽 Keep making your great videos 😎🤣 I have fond memories of 1980’s summer Saturday’s at Bristol TM, Birmingham New Street and other great locations, seeing peaks, 47’s, 50’s and sometimes 31’s and 37’s on summer Saturday Holiday trains to/from Cornwall, Devon and Dorset....for me growing up, that was the proper British Railways...😎🇬🇧👍🏽🎉🎉☀️🌴

[@crushingit1256]

I remember the Class 33's coming into Cardiff Central on the Portsmouth Harbour trains. They had loads of character.

[@ejc7129]

@@crushingit1256 of course..they were great..working Cardiff to Crewe and Manchester trains too in the mid 80’s 😎👍🏽👀

[@westy6214]

Fantastic video. It is truly a shame how times have changed though I cannot ignore the stations entangled in a metalwork mess. This country can’t design good catenary.

[@EM-yk1dw]

Yes and they just install the monsterous masts around the buddleia too.

[@antman09ful1]

I agree that metal is way over the top.

[@antman09ful1]

Glad you enjoyed the video Westy, but yes I agree that metal is awful.

[@evaluateanalysis7974]

It is quite clever how the lower connection just hooks on and a pin is put through the upper connection. However it is monstrously over-engineered compared with those on other British lines and European lines - and they have decades more experience in the ruggedness of these structures than we have. These do cover two lines unlike the other British and the European ones, but even so they do appear overdone - I imagine there must be a reason but I have yet to hear it.

[@EM-yk1dw]

@@evaluateanalysis7974 I cant understand why this country is so against headspans, yes if you lose one you lose the lot but European countries make use of them still.

[@russouk]

56 shows even oldies can shift..impressive acceleration

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Russell for watching this video. Mike.

[@EM-yk1dw]

Ludicrously over engineered. I would not trust Notwork Rail to hang a washing line! Great video.

[@ianjones4116]

Haha, still waiting for Crewe to Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton to be Electrified. I wont hold my breath. Hope your keeping well Mate. 👍😁

[@EM-yk1dw]

@@ianjones4116 Lol thanks Ian alls well hope you are too. If Didcot Oxford, which is 9 miles, cannot be electrified as you say I wouldn’t hold your breath re your electrification hopes! You only have to look at the over engineered OHL equipment used on the GWR scheme to see why it was over budget.

[@antman09ful1]

I'm good thanks Ian, don't think that section of line will get electrified in the next twenty years. Mike.

[@antman09ful1]

Me neither.

[@maimadha]

​@@EM-yk1dwis the Didcot Parkway to Oxford electrification going to happen?

[@ianjones4116]

Where have all the dirty 37s gone !! Are the tunnels to the right at Newport still used ? Sad no stabling point there any more. Good to see 56 heading to Shrewsbury, off to join the 97s at Coleham . Not a patch on original Shrewsbury Sheds. Thanks for sharing. 👍😎🐢

[@antman09ful1]

Ian I'm with you about no treble header 37 on the iron ore trains, don't know about the tunnels, SP is now more car part which had a great assortment of locos to view in days gone bye. The 56 was on route learning to and from Landore. Thank you Ian for your comment. Cheers Mike.

[@ianjones4116]

@@antman09ful1 cheers Mike, interesting about 56, I wonder if Shrewsbury drivers go to Landore, or other way round. My Dad was a Salop Man (lol), but they only got to Hereford and Llanelli over the Central Wales line. In the steam days, he would work to Old Oak Common, also to Newton Abbot, stay overnight then work back next day. Would be good if Salop crews were getting a bit more miles in. Dad was LMS then BR. I suppose it depends on which TOC you work for , as to where you go. Thanks very much for your reply. 😀👍

[@chris-io1ki]

I lived in Cardiff up until 1989. It was great in the late 70s and 80s. Triple headed 37s on the iron ores,replaced by double 56s,then a single 59 and then 60s before it all vanished with the closure of Llanwern steelworks. We had plenty of oil traffic too with plenty of trains to Milford Haven. Coal and steel traffic was immense too. Mail trains as well. And to top all that off we had 25s on the Marches line, replaced by 33s then ETH 37s when the rancid 155s were all withdrawn. 31s latterly 33s on the Cardiff Portsmouth routes. Countless amounts of different DMU types as well if you liked them. Cardiff really was a trainspotters haven. It really is deplorable how all the major industries in South Wales have vanished. I still love Cardiff though. It has its moments tbf. And it's still busy for local trains. That we must atleast be thankful for. Great video Mike. I need a return visit myself tbh.

[@antman09ful1]

Chris you have covered all the great times I can remember when visiting this part of Wales, All I can say is they were such brilliant days, Cheers Mike.

[@benGBRf]

I've never done Cardiff but I've been to Newport 3 times. Twice it was very busy with freight and once it was hardly anything. Seems you caught it on a bad day.

[@antman09ful1]

Ben in the early days of me doing this hobby It was fantastic in South Wales. Thanks for watching. Mike.

[@BibtheBoulder]

While I agree it is nice to see the HST's in service, their light load of 4 coaches reminds me of the indignity suffered at the end of the Deltic's career when they were reduced to goods and semi-fast services....

[@antman09ful1]

Well yes I get that wasn't a good sight for them locos, but I'm pleased many HST sets can still be seen in that part of the network Julian.

[@EM-yk1dw]

And when the 50s ousted the Westerns

[@davidmansell6461]

A sad case of a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

[@danielsellers8707]

I like them, I bet they have a great power to weight ratio!

[@maimadha]

​@@antman09ful1 I wish the InterCity125 sets were still operating out of London

[@MXVDJ]

Do you still have class 43's there??

[@antman09ful1]

Yes Max you can still see the GWR Castle sets, thanks for watching.

[@MXVDJ]

@@antman09ful1 Aww that's brilliant news. Need to get myself on one of those! Thanks for the video!

[@mrhaggit]

the 56 was good wow!

[@antman09ful1]

Yes It was great to see that working on route learning mate.

[@swannvictor1388]

@@antman09ful1 any idea how old it is? the acceleration was impressive indeed.

[@tony2682]

Bet they had to drag the old 43s from the scrappers after the Hitachi fiasco using them on the penzance to padd also.

[@antman09ful1]

That would have been great but sadly they didn't, but they have been using trains from other company's.

[@sydwoods.woodsendjunction9492]

nice video Mike love the H S T'S & THE 56 DONT SEE MANY OF EITHER NOW and yes the O H W have really abliterated cardiff shame about that but im affraid times are a changing , well done mike stay safe matey A T B Syd :)

[@antman09ful1]

Times are a changing Syd, but the design of the overheads could have been better, but we can all look back how good South Wales used to be when It come to freight workings. Cheers Mike.

[@geoffbarry9540]

What fantastic customer service from the driver of 166206 at 1.55 (not!). How insulting to just waggle an admonitory finger at the three passengers who are obviously scuttling to catch the train. I thought the idea of a passenger service was to actually help the travelling public. Has the penalty regime become so harsh as to override the customer service principle of what used to be the most customer focused of all public transport systems?

[@antman09ful1]

Yes Geoff when I was editing this video I notice that driver indicating I'm going don't rush, thanks for your comment.

[@paulaisbitt1180]

Great footage Mike, but have to agree with most other comments that the "knitting" really spoils things visually.

[@antman09ful1]

Knitting Paul. ??

[@paulaisbitt1180]

@@antman09ful1 is a nickname used for all the wires

[@antman09ful1]

Well Paul they say you learn something most day, cheers for replying. Mike.

[@alisonjones9089]

TFW forcing welsh on its English speaking customers. In many years of living in the principally I have never heard two pstrangers speak in anything but English. Loads must miss their train!

[@ajf3202]

Alot of people speak Welsh in North Wales mate

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks for your interest in my video Alison.

[@russouk]

Seems busy again,hear a lot of frieght going through late at night,im 5 mins from central and hear em all the time...must have been cos of covid

[@antman09ful1]

Well there is always a lot of freight at night as there are more paths for them. Cheers Russell for taking a look.

[@swannvictor1388]

I can't think why there's no freight: according to the Daily Mail, Telegraph and the Sun, Britain is Booming! Although I do wonder if placing Trade Barriers in our way might possibly cause us a few problems down the line, as it were.... but hey ho, Blue Passports eh?! Wonder where all the freight went, though? Are the motorways full of heavily-laden trucks? Once the Australia deal is done there will be in increase of rail freight: millions of tons of Ozzie Beef, Lamb and Kangaroo for our supermarkets!

[@antman09ful1]

Well in some parts of our land there is a lot for container traffic to ports, cheers for your interest in my video mate.

[@likklej8]

GWR is the wrong bloody colour! Wheres the Brunswick Green and Chocolate and Cream?

[@antman09ful1]

Fair enough and I agree.

[@allabouttrains6027]

Cardiff and wot no pacers !

[@antman09ful1]

Going back to film them mate.

[@paulbissitt4754]

Not sure what you mean by terrible.The shocker that was May ( Wales wettest ever),or the dearth of FR8 workings from not so long ago.Still the B/W shots just added to the atmosphere. ANO pearler as they say around here.Stay safe.PJB

[@antman09ful1]

Well Paul I used the word terrible because South Wales did have a lot of freight working with loads of class 37 working including trebleheaders, and now there is a big decline in the freight service's due to all the industry which has gone. Thanks Paul for your comment. Cheers Mike.