29th April 1972

Dean Forest Railway Preservation Society
Sospan Fach Rail Tour

DMU Used 50647+59265+50705

Route :

DMU Route
as listed Gloucester - Chepstow - Severn Tunnel Junction - Newport - Cardiff - Bridgend - Margam Yard - Port Talbot - Dynevor Jn - Six Pit Jn - Jersey Marine South Jn - Llandarcy - Velindre - Pontardulais - Gorseinon - Pantyffynon - Abernant - Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen - Morlais Jn - Llanelli - Llandeilo Jn - Landore - Neath - Port Talbot - Bridgend - Cardiff - (reverse of outward route) - Gloucester

Notes :
(1) Reversal points not detailed.

Source : Jim Sparks

Timings (Advertised Only)
(from Stephen Bragg courtesy of Ian Clark (SLS))

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
Gloucester 09.40d 21.50a
Lydney ??.??a ~ 10.01d 21.27a ~ ??.??d
Chepstow ??.??a ~ 10.13d 21.15a ~ ??.??d
Severn Tunnel Junction ??.??a ~ 10.22d 21.04a ~ ??.??d
Newport ??.??a ~ 10.37d 20.50a ~ ??.??d
Cardiff ??.??a ~ 10.52d 20.34a ~ ??.??d


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