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1501 at the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway

Discussion in 'Photography' started by Sidmouth, Jul 3, 2016.

  1. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    A very enjoyable couple of hours last night with 1501 on a Simon Hopkins photocharter



    [​IMG]Compo Club - 1501 at Blaenavon by Martin Creese, on Flickr

    [​IMG]Compo Club - 1501 at Blaenavon by Martin Creese, on Flickr

    A very big thank you to all on the railway
     
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    I actually visited the railway for the first time today, nice line and was nice to see the aforementioned 1501 doing the business, will certainly be going back.
     
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    I've been there too, very idiosyncratic line. Loads of potential . Big Pit was shut (authentically by industrial action) so I'll have to go again.

    I struck lucky in that there was a Vintage Vehicle event going on and I was in my classic camper! Mind you the sat nav took me over the top of a mountain to get there, not recommended in an old vehicle!

    The one thing they have which others lack is loads and loads of space .
     
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    What is nice is that Railway atmosphere is slowly building at the P&B , The footbridge and station buildings at Furnace sidings , plus Blaenavon High level which looks nice .

    There are plans in time to add a signal box and signalling which will all add to the scene

    Recent sheds start to allow stock under cover in what has to be an unforgiving climate
     
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