21st March 1970

South Dorset Branch Lines Society
The 7754 Special

Locos Used A-B 0-6-0ST no. 2332 'Islwyn' & ex-GW 0-6-0PT no. 7754
Stock Used open mineral wagons & covered fruit vans

Route :

Loco(s) Route
7754 (2) Talywain Crossing (Golynos Jn) - Blaenserchan Colliery
7754 (2) Blaenserchan Colliery - Talywain Crossing (Golynos Jn)

Notes:
(1) Billed as the 'Last enthusiast's train' on this NCB line prior to closure.
(2) 2332 banking on rear.


From The John Debens Ticket Collection.

Source : David Mitchell (rode in one of the open mineral wagons)

Timings (Booked Only)
(from David Mitchell)

Location Booked Actual
Talywain Crossing (Golynos Jn) 11.05d 12.25a
Blaenserchan Colliery 11.35a 12.00d


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