Much of this site is devoted to the more usual South Wales freight scene,  however  just occasionally I manage to capture more exotic prey on film.  These opportunities provide a welcome change from the monotonous freight movements and Units that now dominate the South Wales area.

EWS is seeking to reduce its class 37 fleet and only 17 examples now remain in traffic, but it still has use for the versatile 37/4 sub-class especially on the Rhymney valley commuter services. After a spell working for Arriva Trains Northern 37411 returns for duties it knows well, it's seen here leaving Rhymney on December 31st 2004. It's rumoured that these services will only last until April. EWS is however looking to make more use of its now redundant class 67's for passenger services, charters and special events.4Read More