An excellent array of Brecon and Merthyr Railway photographs drawn from a number of collections.
But historical and locomotive information is contained in the earlier Volume 1, meaning extra expense if that is required.
Review: ‘Railways and Industry on the Brecon & Merthyr: Merthyr to Pontsticill and Brecon’ by John Hodge and Ray Caxton
It was sometimes said of the Brecon & Merthyr Rly that it was better to travel than to arrive!Photos in this book show why!
This is the final part of Hodge & Caston’s portrait of the B&M which covers the northern section.
But you'll need Vol 1 for background.
Our review (text/audio): ‘Railways & Industry on the Brecon & Merthyr: Merthyr - Pontsticill Jct - Brecon’ by J. Hodge & R. Caston from Pen & Sword
The section of Brecon & Merthyr Railway between Bargoed and 'Pontsticill was one of contrasts.
From a steep sided mining valley it emerged onto the windswept heads of the valleys area and finally into the Brecon Beacons.
Review: ‘Railways and Industry on the Brecon and Merthyr: Bargoed to Pontsticill Jct, Pant to Dowlais Central’ by John Hodge and Ray Caston
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A portrait of locations and industries along the middle section of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway, mainly from the 1950s and 1960s.
Beware, though, that you miss out on some material which is only in the first book.
Review: ‘Railways & Industry on the Brecon & Merthyr: Bargoed to Pontsticil. Pant to Dowlais Central’ by Hodge and Caxton
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