Disused railway line, Pontyberem

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Disused railway line, Pontyberem

Image: © Rose and Trev Clough Taken: 15 Oct 2008

This was part of the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway, constructed in the 19th century to transport coal down the valley. During the 20th century it also carried passengers, but the service ceased in 1953. Coal freight continued until 1996, when the mines were closed (Railway information was found here - http://www.colonelstephenssociety.co.uk/BPGVLR.html ).

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.780878
Longitude
-4.163661