1963
ST2198 : Crumlin viaduct from Celynen North
taken 61 years ago, near to Crumlin, Caerphilly/Caerffili, Wales
Crumlin viaduct from Celynen North
This was the highest railway viaduct in the British Isles throughout its working life, crossing the Ebbw valley at a height of 200 feet. It was always expensive to maintain, because of its height and the fierce winds of the valley. The last passenger train from Pontypool to Treherbert crossed it on 13 June 1964. In spite of being scheduled, it was dismantled in 1967 because of its poor condition and houses in the valley below.
Celynen North halt served the adjacent colliery.
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