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Pontsticill Brecon Mountain Railway

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by David R, Apr 27, 2016.

  1. David R

    David R Well-Known Member

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    Some (poor quality) pictures of Ponsticill Station from 1974, a few years before construction started on the Brecon Mountain Railway. Hopefully of some historical interest.

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    Pontsticill a few years later (Unfortunately I haven't recorded the year)

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    The B&MR was covered in an article in Steam Days June 2004. Your photos make an interesting addition. I travelled on the Brecon Mountain Railway a few years ago - Torpantau was "interesting" as the weather had closed down.
     
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    It had for me too - the wind at Torpantau was extraordinary, so strong, I've rarely experienced anything like it. It hurt my ears!
    But a very interesting line to travel on, I went there because I heard that the Baldwin was loud, and it was :)
     

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    Nice shots. It was one of the few places where it was possible for rain to go UP your trouser leg!
     

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