A guard's van at the end of a freight train, Somerton, Newport

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A guard's van at the end of a freight train, Somerton, Newport

Image: © Jaggery Taken: 5 Jan 2013

Viewed from Somerton Road bridge. Formerly most freight trains had a guard's van at the end, but in recent years they have been rarely used. This one is at the end of this train. http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3285063

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Image Location

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51.585166
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-2.965968