Rails in Wales. Latest developments, new stations, FLIRTS at Aberdare etc.

[@BrianTuckerRailvideos]

Again a great out and about trip up the valleys and the bay ,keeping us up to date Mike…thanks

[@letrainavapeur]

You picked a nice day for it Mike.

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

The benefits of being retired ( 25 years now!)

[@stephendavies6949]

Lots to enjoy here, Mike! First, I hadn't realised that Cardiff Bay trains now consisted of 2 car units. Is this due to increased passenger numbers? Then there's the double-headed 66s. If that's a regular turn, and not just because one of the locos had failed, or for positioning reasons, then surely that's unique on UK railways? Canton is still an impressive sight. I recently watched a video that included drone footage of the place. It's still vast. And finally, the transformation of the Valleys/Metro network is nothing short of miraculous. Who'd have thought it: electric trains to places such as Aberdare & Merthyr, and a frequency of up to 4 trains per hour?? Even the Taff Vale or GWR didn't manage that! Great video, really enjoyed it, and thanks for sharing.

[@robd2184]

Double headed 66s have happened a lot since the removal of the. 60s, esp on the Welsh to England oil trains . What seems unusual here is the second one is a regeared 66 I think , 655, which cannot be multiplied with another so either a fail or a dead move

[@alisonjones9089]

The single story building at end of platforms 3/4 seems to have survived enormous changes. I remember wondering what it was while train spotting in 1979! Anyone know its history?

[@MrReakes]

what is the lengh limit though c/central now it was 60 standard wagons (21 foot over buffers) back in the 60s when i was a guard.

[@davidmeynen8120]

nice video mike but a bit to modern for me all the best mate

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

More from 20+ years ago soon....Mike