Merthyr Vale Colliery
On a steaming hot day, there was no shortage of water on the Merthyr Vale colliery branch line. This view looks South towards Cardiff - all trace of the branch line had been removed behind the camera. To the right of the safety fencing, two rows of colliery cottages stood abandoned - a sad sight, especially as they had been updated with mod con's like double glazing and satellite dishes. A protest graffiti, 'My town is not for sale', did not seem to have had the desired effect.
Location: Merthyr Vale Colliery (former)
Original line: Taff Vale Railway
Photographer: Ken Strachan
Contact photographer: Ken Strachan
Photosets: South Wales, ancient and modern
Date: 30/06/2018
Image number: 64841
