Disused railway line

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Disused railway line by Hywel Williams as part of the Geograph project.

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Disused railway line

Image: © Hywel Williams Taken: 15 Aug 2009

Since the last colliery closed in the Garw Valley, the mineral line that ran its length saw little need of continuation. Listed as "Disused" on maps, much of the railway track has been lifted as can be seen here.

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Image Location

coordinates on a map icon
Latitude
51.604809
Longitude
-3.583122