I haven't posted in a while due to personal issues, but I'm back in explore mode now, so hopefully more to come.
The London & North Western Railway opened its connection to the Brecon & Merthyr in 1879, having become joint owners of the latter four years earlier.
Immediately south of Morlais Junction, the line plunged into a 1,040 yard tunnel which is 80 feet below ground at its deepest point. The last train scuttled through on 6th January 1958.
From its northern entrance, a gentle southerly curve soon gives way to a longer, straight section which incorporates three ventilation shafts - the middle one of these has lost its pepperpot. There is significant water ingress from the northerly shaft whilst the other two are dry.
The structure, which is in generally good condition, has become a magnet for abandoned and burnt out cars.
The Taff trail entrance, wet at start but passable.
Looking back towards the taff trail entrance.
Carrie and myself.
Burnt out car, theres a lot of in there.
One of the 3 ventilation shafts.
The remains of the "pepperpot" shaft cover.
More cars.
One of the wall recesses for workers to shelter in when trains pass.
Another ventation shaft.
Yet another wrecked car, must have busy here at one time!
A look along the tunnel.
The brick lined walls are in pretty good shape.
The clutter near the Dowlais end of the tunnel.
More rubbish.
Carrie inside the Dowlais end of the tunnel.
The Dowlais end of the tunnel.
The London & North Western Railway opened its connection to the Brecon & Merthyr in 1879, having become joint owners of the latter four years earlier.
Immediately south of Morlais Junction, the line plunged into a 1,040 yard tunnel which is 80 feet below ground at its deepest point. The last train scuttled through on 6th January 1958.
From its northern entrance, a gentle southerly curve soon gives way to a longer, straight section which incorporates three ventilation shafts - the middle one of these has lost its pepperpot. There is significant water ingress from the northerly shaft whilst the other two are dry.
The structure, which is in generally good condition, has become a magnet for abandoned and burnt out cars.
The Taff trail entrance, wet at start but passable.
Looking back towards the taff trail entrance.
Carrie and myself.
Burnt out car, theres a lot of in there.
One of the 3 ventilation shafts.
The remains of the "pepperpot" shaft cover.
More cars.
One of the wall recesses for workers to shelter in when trains pass.
Another ventation shaft.
Yet another wrecked car, must have busy here at one time!
A look along the tunnel.
The brick lined walls are in pretty good shape.
The clutter near the Dowlais end of the tunnel.
More rubbish.
Carrie inside the Dowlais end of the tunnel.
The Dowlais end of the tunnel.
Last edited:
. Great pics too mate. love the vent shafts.
