1950
ST4687 : Up coal train leaving Severn Tunnel Junction Yard
taken 74 years ago, near to Rogiet, Monmouthshire/Sir Fynwy, Wales
Up coal train leaving Severn Tunnel Junction Yard
View westward, towards the Up Marshalling Yard, Newport etc.: ex-GWR South Wales main line. All freight trains through the Tunnel were assisted in front by one of the many Churchward '3150' and '5100' 5'8" 2-6-2Ts of Severn Tunnel Junction Depot dedicated to the purpose. Here No. 3172 (built 10/1907, withdrawn 10/57) is piloting a relatively small train-engine, Collett '5600' 0-6-2T No. 6676 (built 9/28, withdrawn 4/63).
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